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Signs

There are many signs of an abusive relationship. The most telling sign is fear of your partner. If you feel like you have to walk on eggshells around your partner—constantly watching what you say and do in order to avoid a blow-up—chances are your relationship is unhealthy and abusive. Other signs that you may be in an abusive relationship include a partner who belittles you or tries to control you, and feelings of self-loathing, helplessness, and desperation.

If you are a friend or family member:

Physical signs may include: bruises, marks, scars or sprains

Other signs may include:

  • their partner orders them around or controls aspects of their life including: where they can go, what they can wear and how they spend their money
  • they have stopped seeing their friends and family, or cut conversations short when partner enters the room
  • their partner criticizes or humiliates them in front of others or in private
  • they often talk about their partners jealousy, bad temper or possessiveness
  • they have become anxious or depressed, lost self-confidence and/or are unusually quiet
  • their children seem afraid of their partner, have behavioural problems, or are withdrawn
  • they are reluctant to leave their children with their partner