Many men and women are interested in ways they can avoid becoming involved in a relationship with an abuser. Following is a list of behaviors and attributes that are most commonly seen in people who batter intimate partners:
Jealousy Playful use of force in sex Controlling Verbal Abuse Dr Jekyll and Mr./Mrs. Hyde personality Demands partner account for all of his/her time
Blames others for his/her problems Isolation of a partner from family and/or friends History of battering of current or past partners Threatens or gives ultimatums Breaking or striking objects Hypersensitivity Disregard or cruelty to children and/or animals Unrealistic expectations Believes in rigid roles for men and women Initially, batterers will try to explain away their behavior as a sign of love and concern. This may be flattering at first, but will become more and more severe in time. Attempts to control the victim will become more forceful and obvious.
