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Is It Abuse?

Sometimes, unhealthy behaviors can creep into a relationship so gradually that it's hard to tell if it's abuse. You might wonder if what you're experiencing is normal, or if it's something more. This quiz can help you gain clarity.

There are no right or wrong answers, just a chance to take a step toward understanding your situation.

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Question 1 of 23

Do you fee afraid of your partner much of the time

A

yes

B

No

Question 2 of 23

Do you avoid certain topics out of fear of angering your partner?

A

yes

B

no

Question 3 of 23

Do you feel that you can't do anything right for your partner?

A

yes

B

no

Question 4 of 23

Do you believe you deserve to be hurt or mistreated?

A

yes

B

no

Question 5 of 23

Do you wonder if you're the one who is crazy?

A

yes

B

no

Question 6 of 23

Do you feel emotionally numb or helpless?

A

yes

B

no

Question 7 of 23

Does your partner humiliate or yell at you?

A

yes

B

no

Question 8 of 23

Does your partner criticize and put you down?

A

yes

B

no

Question 9 of 23

Does your partner treat you so badly that you are embarrassed for your friends or family to see?

A

yes

B

no

Question 10 of 23

Does your partner ignore or put down your opinions or accomplishments?

A

yes

B

no

Question 11 of 23

Does your partner blame you for their own abusive behavior?

A

yes

B

no

Question 12 of 23

Does your partner see you as property or a sex object rather than as a person?

A

yes

B

no

Question 13 of 23

Does your partner have a bad or unpredictable temper?

A

yes

B

no

Question 14 of 23

Does your partner hurt, or threaten to hurt or kill you?

A

yes

B

no

Question 15 of 23

Does your partner threaten to take your children away or harm them?

A

yes

B

no

Question 16 of 23

Does your partner threaten to commit suicide if you leave?

A

yes

B

no

Question 17 of 23

Does your partner force you to have sex?

A

yes

B

no

Question 18 of 23

Does your partner destroy your belongings?

A

yes

B

no

Question 19 of 23

Does your partner act excessively jealous and possessive?

A

yes

B

no

Question 20 of 23

Does your partner control where you and/or what you do?

A

yes

B

no

Question 21 of 23

Does your partner keep you from seeing your friends or family?

A

yes

B

no

Question 22 of 23

Does your partner limit your access to money, the phone/computer, or the car? 

A

yes

B

no

Question 23 of 23

Does your partner constantly check up on you? Track your phone etc?

A

yes

B

no

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