Telling you that you never do anything right.

 

Showing extreme jealousy of your friends time spent away from them.

 

Preventing or discouraging you from spending time with friends, family members, or peers.

 

Insulting, demeaning, or shaming you, especially in front of other people.

 

Preventing you from making your own decisions, including about working or attending school.

 

Controlling finances in the household without discussion, including taking your money or refusing to provide money for necessary expenses.

 

Pressuring you to have sex or perform sexual acts you’re not comfortable with.

 

Pressuring you to use drugs or alcohol.

 

Intimidating you through threatening looks or actions.

 

Insulting your parenting or threatening to harm or take away your children or pets.

 

Intimidating you with weapons like guns, knives, bats, or mace.

 

Destroying your belongings or your home.