| Questions for
Potential Victims: |
| 1. |
Do the things he/she says make me
feel unworthy, stupid "and less than"? |
YES |
NO |
| 2. |
Do I feel violated in any way by
him/her? |
YES |
NO |
| 3. |
Do I feel that he/she is my only
option for a relationship? |
YES |
NO |
| 4. |
Do I feel like he/she is doing me
a favor by dating me? |
YES |
NO |
| 5. |
Does he/she hit, slap, push or
kick me? |
YES |
NO |
| 6. |
Do I feel intimidated or
controlled by him/her? |
YES |
NO |
| 7. |
Do I feel pressured sexually? |
YES |
NO |
| 8. |
Do I feel that I must give up my
friends for him/her? |
YES |
NO |
| 9. |
Do I "walk on eggshells" for fear
of upsetting him/her? |
YES |
NO |
| Questions for
Potential Abusers: |
| 1. |
Have I seen abuse in my family? |
YES |
NO |
| 2. |
Do I view him/her as my personal
possession? |
YES |
NO |
| 3. |
Do I feel that my way is the only
way? |
YES |
NO |
| 4. |
Do I try to intimidate or control
him/her? |
YES |
NO |
| 5. |
Do I feel that he/she is lucky to
have me, and should do anything I want? |
YES |
NO |
| 6. |
Do I feel jealous about the time
and attention he/she pays others? |
YES |
NO |
| 7. |
Do I feel like it's his/her fault
if I get angry? |
YES |
NO |
| 8. |
Do I use my fists and/or words to
strike out at him/her to get what I want? |
YES |
NO |
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you are in danger, please use a safer computer that your
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The comprehensive resource on domestic violence
800-934-9840 |
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