Abuse may be present in relationships where:

• He/she loses his/her temper frequently or easily.
• He/she uses alcohol or drugs excessively.
• He/she displays an unusual amount of jealousy toward others in your life.
• He/she monopolizes your free time.
• You must keep him/her informed about your whereabouts.
• There is a sense of overkill in his/her cruelty and kindness.
• You are fearful when he/she's angry.
• Your behavior constantly focuses on keeping him/her from becoming angry.
• He/she has rigid ideas of behavior based on male or female sex role stereotypes.
• Physical/psychological abuse is present in his/her family history.

If you think you are being abused, seek help immediately!