Dec 24, 2023
New Study Uncovers the 16 Early Warnings
Signs of Emotionally Abusive Partners
In this episode, I dive into brand
new research that pinpoints behaviors you should look out for early
on in a romantic relationship that could indicate your partner has
the potential for emotional abuse, physical violence, and
controlling tactics down the road.
The study comes from the University of Western Ontario in Canada, with the goal of uncovering what factors accurately predict if intimate partner violence is likely.
I share the 16 predictors the researchers identified - ranging from pressuring you into sex to creating uncomfortable public situations. A few stand out as being particularly concerning if they happen early in dating.
Some of the key signs to pay attention to:
The more of these that you notice, the higher likelihood of future abuse in the relationship. While a few issues here and there can potentially be worked on, a pattern of multiple signs is a red flag.
I also discuss talking to your teenagers about healthy and unhealthy behaviors in both friendships and dating relationships. Getting this information early helps them identify poor treatment before it becomes normalized in their relationships.
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