One of the things many domestic abuse victims say is that they never thought that it could happen to them. Another comment is that they simply didn\u2019t recognize the early warning signs.<\/p>\n
The truth of the matter is that many people don\u2019t know that most relationships have red flags that could serve as important signs that it\u2019s time to get out of the relationship before your partner becomes dangerous. Heeding these early red flags and removing yourself from the relationship early is the best way to preserve your mental and physical health.<\/p>\n
If your partner frequently succumbs to bursts of aggression, particularly if it\u2019s aimed towards you, a pet, or others, treat it as a red flag. Yes, everyone has bad days. Yes, everyone does get angry from time to time, but when that aggression causes a person to punch holes in a wall, kick a dog, make a threat, or grab you, your partner hasn\u2019t learned how to properly manage their anger. <\/p>\n
The fact that your significant other gets jealous when others are around you might seem cute at first. It might even make you feel more loved, but possessiveness can go to far. Signs that your significant other\u2019s jealousy is becoming dangerously possessive include that they think you\u2019re deliberately trying to make them jealous, that the jealously leads to physical and verbal aggression, that they are actively trying to cut you off from your friends and family.<\/p>\n
Many abusers demonstrate possessive behavior<\/em> early in the relationship. In many cases, it\u2019s the first red flag that the relationship will take a dangerous turn. Take the early signs of a possessive nature as an early indicator that you should end the relationship sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n One of the hardest red flags<\/em> to catch is manipulation. Many abusers are geniuses when it comes to manipulation. They are so good that it can be difficult to realize that you\u2019re being manipulated. If you frequently find yourself doing things you wouldn\u2019t normally want to do, or if you notice that your partner constantly uses emotions, particularly guilt, to change your mind about situations, people you like, and attending events, they\u2019re a manipulator and you should proceed with care.<\/p>\n The odds are good that the people who truly love you the most will be the first to notice that something simply isn\u2019t right about your significant other. If they say that you\u2019re changing, or that they have a bad feeling about your partner, ask them to clarify. While it\u2019s okay for one or two friends to simply not like your new partner, if everyone mentions the same red flags, or if it\u2019s someone who is usually an excellent judge of character, give yourself some time and space to evaluate your relationship and determine if your friends and family are right and that your partner isn\u2019t actually as perfect as you think.<\/p>\nManipulation<\/h3>\n
Pay Attention to How Friends and Family Feel About Your Partner<\/h3>\n