It is almost always difficult to say exactly what a relationship will be like.
However, there are some patterns and red flags.
How to tell if your partner may become abusive
There are certain risk factors.
A person may be more aggressive in a relationship if they have experienced or witnessed violence in their family.
An obvious red flag in a relationship is antisocial and narcissistic personality traits.
Such people exercise control over you, manipulate your feelings, actions, put pressure on you to feel guilty, and gaslight you.
A relationship is likely to be unhealthy if at least one person exhibits dependent personality traits.
Abusive men also believe in specific gender roles in relationships and families and accept women.
For example, they use humiliation or verbal abuse.
Another red flag is your discomfort, increased level of anxiety and feeling unsafe around the person.
A relationship can also be considered abusive if you are isolated from your family and friends.
Abusers are also characterized by poor communication skills, a lack of empathy, compassion, and impulsivity in many aspects.
Previously, we talked about why feelings of uncertainty increase anxiety levels.
