Could your ex be violent? Here are warning signs to look out for.
“…”It’s unlikely a woman would marry a man she believed to be dangerous,” says Jane Greer, Ph.D., a marriage and family therapist in New York City. “In the beginning of a relationship, it’s easy to ignore the warning signs of abuse and focus on the positive aspects of a person. After all, you’re on a romantic hormonal high so everything he does seems wonderful.”
What’s more, people are not just two-dimensional. We all occasionally act in ways we’re ashamed of, and nobody is perfect. And sometimes relationships go through rough patches and it can be difficult to gauge between someone behaving poorly and legitimate abuse. However, Dr. Greer says to be aware of specific signs a person is capable of hurting you. If your spouse or ex exhibits any of these behaviors, seek help immediately.
• Explosive anger or violence (i.e.: throws objects, is physically aggressive)
• Blocks exits or hides car keys to prevent leaving
• Isolates you from family and friends or otherwise limits your contact with the outside world
• Emotional abuse (name calling, ridicule, frequent criticism)
• Disregards your feelings and has a complete focus on their own needs…” ~ read the entire article here.
