What are the red flags of an abuser?

Does your significant other, parent or child display any of the following:

• Poor impulse control
• Explosive temper
• Emotional dependency
• Need for immediate reinforcement
• Low self-esteem
• Frequent “promises”
• Jealous behavior
• Fear of abandonment
• Grew up in a violent home
• Gets involved in romantic relationships quickly
• Lack of empathy
• Narcissistic
• Inability to trust others
• Denies or minimizes violent episodes
• Likes to be in control
• May be charming in public, but privately abusive
• Rigid views or sex roles and/or parenting
• Tries to convince the abused partner that the abuse is their fault or that they are “crazy”
• Threatens to kill or harm the partner or others
• Abuse of animals
• Degrades the victim

Look for additional signs of an abuser at this link. Domestic Violence Support Group Info