YOU are put down verbally, in private or in front of other people.

• Your partner isolates you from your family, friends and evenchildren.
• Your partner spies on you.
• Your partner puts the blame on you for the failing relationship, expecting you to change or try solely to make things work.
• Your thoughts, opinions, accomplishments or words are devalued.
• Your self-identity is lost, as you become over dependent on your partner, without any clue about how to survive without him.
• Your partner is over dominating, leaving no space for your preference.
• You feel afraid or unsafe with your partner and even escape from telling the truth at times for fear of upsetting him.
• Your self-esteem is on an all-time low, as your partner makes you feel unattractive or stupid.
• Your partner is overly possessive and overpowering.

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