Risk Factors: Am I in an abusive/unhealthy relationship?

  • Have you ever felt scared of her/his temper?
  • Do you need to justify everything you do, everywhere you go, and everyone you see to avoid his/her anger?
  • Do you feel confused when s/he puts you down but then says, “I love you” ?
  • Are you afraid to end the relationship because s/he has threatened to hurt you, your family, friend or pet?
  • Does your friend blame you when s/he becomes angry?
  • Do you have to defend or apologize for his/her behaviour to your friends or family?
  • Are you afraid to disagree?
  • Do you feel like you have to “walk on eggshells” so s/he won’t get mad?
  • Have you been kept away from your friends or family?
  • Do you feel embarrassed in front of others by her/his words or actions?
  • Are you afraid to say no to your friend?
  • Are you afraid to say no to sex?
  • Have you ever been hit, pushed, grabbed, kicked, and/or shoved?
  • Has your partner thrown things at you?
  • Are you often wrongly accused of flirting with others?
  • Are you criticized for how you look, talk, or dress?
  • Does s/he make fun of something that you feel vulnerable about?
  • Are you forced into sexual activity that you are uncomfortable with?
  • Can you go out, get a job, or join a club/team without his/her permission?
  • Have you ever been humiliated or “put down” in front of your friends?
  • Do you believe that s/he is jealous because s/he loves you so much?
  • Do you stay because you feel you can change or help her/him?
  • Do you feel you cannot tell anyone because either they won’t believe you or they will think you are stupid to stay?

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