Is Your Teen Daughter in a Controlling, Abusive Relationship?
- Before my daughter met her boyfriend, she had more friends than she does now.
- Her grades have declined in recent weeks or months.
- She used to be more outgoing and involved with her family, school activities, and or place of worship.
- She frequently cries, or is sad.
- If he pages her, she must call back immdiately.
- He told her that he loved her early in their relationship.
- He is jealous if she looks at or speaks casually with another boy.
- He accuses her of doing things she hasn't actually done.
- He is aggressive in other areas of his life; he puts his fist through walls or closets, bangs his fist to make a point, or thows objects when angry.
- He frequently roughhouses or play-wrestles with her.
- She makes excuses for his poor behavior or says it's her fault.
- They talk on the phone several times each day, or for long periods of time.
- He has a "tragic" home life; he is or was physically abused or verbally demeaned and/or one or both parents are alcoholics or use drugs.
- He drinks or uses drugs.
- He frequently gives her "advice" about her choice of friends, hairstyle, clothes, or makeup.
- He calls her demeaning names, then laughs and tells her he was only kidding.
- She has become secretive since she started dating him.
- She is miserable whenever she is apart from him.
- She has become very critical of her own appearances, talents, or abilities.
- She frequently has to explain herself to her boyfriend, or often says she's sorry.
- She has bruises she can't explain or appears nervous about explaining to me.
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