Am I In A Relationship Which May Lead To Battering?

Yes, you may be a Battered Woman if you:

►are frightened of your partner's temper

►are often compliant because you are afraid to hurt your partner's feelings or are afraid of your partner's anger

►have the urge to "rescue" your partner when your partner is in trouble

►find yourself apologizing for your partner's behavior when you are treated badly

►have been hit, kicked, shoved or had things thrown at you by your partner when he was jealous or angry

►make decisions about activities and friends according to what your partner wants or how your partner will react

►drink heavily or use drugs

►have been abused as a child or seen your mother abused

Yes, you may be a Batterer if you:

►are very jealous

►sulk silently when upset

►have an explosive temper

►criticize and put down your partner a lot

►have difficulty expressing your feelings

►drink heavily or use drugs

►believe it is the male role to be in charge, or have contempt for women

►are protective of your partner to the point of controlling

►control your partner's behavior, money and decisions

►have broken things, thrown things at your partner, hit, shoved, or kicked your partner when angry

►were physically or emotionally abused by a parent

►have a father who has battered his partner

From the Arizona Department of Economic Security 9/86