An abusive partner does not usually start with a relationship with physical abuse. Fewer people would be victims of domestic violence if this were the case. Emotional abuse targets feelings.
The early signs that your partner may be emotionally abusive are very subtle. Love bombing and a hot and cold personality can be an early sign of physical abuse.
Affection may be limitless when the mood is good, but if the opposite is true when the mood is not good, then this may be a sign. In an argument or tough moment, partners should work together to find a solution instead of creating a hostile and cold environment.
The hot and cold personality type also refers to an individual’s behavior when they are around others versus their behavior alone.
Relationships that exhibit a lot of controlling behaviors and rules are likely toxic. A controlling partner may not exhibit any other signs of abuse outside of their controlling tendencies, but this does not make the relationship any less toxic.
Some examples of controlling behaviors are only allowing you to see specific people. A partner may do this by making an argument when you’re going out or are already out, making themselves purposely uncomfortable around outsiders, or making you feel guilty about having a healthy social life.
A mentally abusive partner will aim to manipulate, altering their partner’s reality and thought processes. An example of this may be your partner excusing their inappropriate behavior or actions by blaming you.
Everyone is responsible for their own actions and emotional regulation. Telling little lies or twisting events upon recalling them is an early sign of mental manipulation. An abusive partner may do this to make you question your own actions and not hold them accountable.
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