Domestic Violence: Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Cases of domestic violence are in the forefront of the media every day. Domestic violence and abuse can happen to anyone, yet the problem is often overlooked, excused, or denied. Noticing and acknowledging the signs of an abusive relationship is the first step to ending it. No one should live in fear of the person they love. If you recognize any of these signs you probably should begin to take it seriously.

1. Making everything your fault
2. Humiliating or Embarrassing
3. Physical and sexual violence
4. Unreasonable jealous
5. Ignoring or excluding you
6. Extramarital affairs
7. Provocative behavior with opposite sex
8. Use of sarcasm and unpleasant tone of voice
9. Refusing to communicate
10. Extreme moodiness
11. Mean jokes or constantly making fun of you
12. Saying I love you but not showing it
13. Controlling
14. Domination
15. Withdrawal of affection
16. Guilt trips
17. Constant put-downs
18. Isolating you from friends and family
19. Using money to control
20. Constant calling or texting when you are not with him/her
21. Threatening to commit suicide if you leave
22. Insults you in public or private
23. Makes you feel confused or like you are going ‘crazy’
24. Makes you feel scared
25. Possessiveness
26.  Constantly comparing you unfavourably with others.
27. Threats
28. Hypercriticism

Do not go into denial, if you notice any of these signs. Don’t be a victim. Do the right thing before it’s too late