Common vs concerning
This page describes behaviours, not people. Many relationships have hard patches. Some behaviours are worth taking seriously.
Often part of ordinary relationships
- Needing some space after a long day.
- Texting less, or differently, than you do.
- Disagreements that get talked through afterwards.
- Having friends and time of their own.
Worth taking seriously
- Checking your phone or messages without your agreement.
- Controlling your money, who you see or where you go.
- Threats, or breaking things to scare you.
- Making you afraid of how they'll react.
- Punishing or mocking you for raising a concern.
- Pressuring you into sexual activity.
If any of these are happening to you, it isn't your fault, and support is available.
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