Are there warning signs a man is abusive? Is there any way to tell before entering into a relationship that a man has issues with power and control?
Most abusive men are not abusive all the time. They can be kind, caring, and even charming at times. Few women, as they enter into a relationship do so knowing the man is abusive and violent. What is most typical is that a guy is sweet and wonderful until he “has” the woman. It is not until well into the relationship that the issues of power start to manifest. Why? Because the guy knows that if he is violent and controlling right off the bat, the woman will not want to be with him. After the guy has a sense of comfort and the relationship has been established he may slowly start to be controlling. He may start to show irritation over little things, be angry that a woman is not taking care of him appropriately, show displeasure at her friends. He may want to control the finances, require certain dress, or even demand specific sexual behavior. Women, many of whom want to please their partners, accommodate the requests regardless of how irrational they may be. We are taught to compromise
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