Warning Signs Your Teen Daughter
May Be In An Abusive Relationship
Dating Violence Warning Signs
By Denise Witmer, About.com
Abusive relationships are characterized by: extreme jealousy,
emotional withholding,
lack of intimacy,
raging,
sexual coercion,
infidelity,
verbal abuse,
threats,
lies,
broken promises,
physical violence,
power plays and
control games. Bruises, cuts, etc.
Withdrawing from close friendships.
Withdrawing from family.
She stops expressing her own opinion.
Obsessed with pleasing her boyfriend.
Makes excuses for his behavior.
Depression.
Begins to put herself down.
Suggested Reading
Explore Teens
Must Reads
About.com Special Features
Stay connected and entertained with reviews on tips on the latest HDTVs, cellphones and more. More >
Reclaim the morning and your sanity with these easy recipes, tips, and timesaving ideas. More >
©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.
All rights reserved.