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Is Your Relationship Likely To Become Violent?

Is your dating partner jealous or possessive?

Does your partner dislike your parents or friends?

Does your partner have traditional ideas of male and female roles?

For example, "I want to go to the game tonight. I want you there with me! It's
your place to be there with me!"

Do you get a lot of negative teasing from your partner, sometimes especially
in front of friends?

Does your partner have a quick temper?

Does your partner "playfully" slap you and shove you?

Does your partner's behavior change because he or she drinks or uses drugs?

Do you feel it is your responsibility to make the relationship work?

Are you expected to change your behavior to suit his or hers?

Are you afraid of what your partner might do when angry, whether angry with
you or with someone else? Does he or she take things out on you?

Are you afraid to express feelings of your own, or make decisions about what to
wear, where to go, or whom to like by yourself?

Does your partner make you afraid to say no to sex?

Are you afraid to end the relationship?

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