Title: Signs of an abusive relationship | Abuse and violence | ReachOut Australia
Headings: Signs of an abusive relationship
Signs of an abusive relationship
This can help if:
Key signs of an abusive relationship
Possessiveness
Jealousy
Put-downs
Threats
Physical and sexual violence
Things you might feel in an abusive relationship
'My partner isn’t violent all the time – they love me'
'Things will get better – they didn't mean it'
'It's so confusing – I'm sure it's a one-off'
'Maybe it's my fault'
'I'm scared of what will happen if I leave them'
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Content: your partner tries to control your behaviour
your partner threatens to harm you, your pets or people you love
you’re scared of your partner. Key signs of an abusive relationship
An abusive relationship isn’t just limited to physical violence. It can include sexual, emotional and physical abuse, and may involve control of your finances. Here are some signs to look for. Possessiveness
They check on you all the time to see where you are, what you're doing and who you're with. They try to control where you go and who you see, and get angry if you don't do what they say. Jealousy
They accuse you of being unfaithful or of flirting. They isolate you from family and friends, often by behaving rudely to them. Put-downs
They put you down, either publicly or privately, by attacking your intelligence, looks, mental health or capabilities. They constantly compare you unfavourably to others.