In a healthy relationship, both partners respect and value each other, support each other and help each other grow together.
However, sometimes one partner may engage in abusive behavior without even realizing it.
In this article, we'll look at five signs that you're the abuser in your relationship.
Control and manipulation
If you feel a constant desire to control your partner, including their actions, places they visit, communication with other people and financial matters, this is the first alarm bell. Such behavior can also be expressed in prohibitions, pressure or ultimatums, for example: “Where are you going, why, for how long?” or “Who are you communicating with?”
Jealousy and accusations
It's time to be wary if you constantly make unfounded accusations of cheating, control your partner's communication with other people, and are excessively jealous.
Uncontrolled emotions
A red flag might look like displays of anger or irritation over minor issues, where emotions are expressed in an excessive manner and are not appropriate to the situation – think back to when you told your partner that you hate them and that they ruined your life?
Restriction of freedom
Another sign of abuse is attempts to control the partner’s social connections and prohibit communication with friends and family.
Humiliation and bullying
In a healthy relationship, criticism, insults and humiliation of a partner are unacceptable - both publicly and privately.
They may not always be obvious: sometimes the abuser uses sarcasm and ridicule, which, despite their outward harmlessness, devalue the feelings and achievements of the partner.
Earlier we listed 5 signs that literally “scream” that a man is not right for you.
