Signs of An Abused Man

Signs of An Abused Man

We have broken down the top 10 signs of an abusive man . If your

partner exhibits one or more of these signs, it may

be time to

reevaluate your relationship and seek help or get out.

1. Jealousy & Possessiveness

Becomes jealous over your family, friends, co-workers. Tries to

isolate you. Views his woman and children as his property instead of as

unique individuals. Accuses you of cheating or flirting with other men

without cause. Always asks where you've been and with whom in an

accusatory manner.

2. Control

He is overly demanding of your time and must be the center of your

attention. He controls finances, the car, and the activities you

partake in. Becomes angry if a woman begins showing signs of

independence or strength.

3. Superiority

He is always right, has to win or be in charge. He always justifies

his actions so he can be "right" by blaming you or others. A verbally

abusive man will talk down to you or call you names in order to make

himself feel better. The goal of an abusive man is to make you feel

weak so he can feel powerful.Abusers are frequently insecure and this

power makes them feel better about themselves.

4. Manipulates

Tells you you're crazy or stupid so the blame is turned on you. Tries

to make you think that it's your fault he is abusive. Says he can't

help being abusive so you feel sorry for him and you keep trying to

"help" him. Tells others you are unstable.

5. Mood Swings

His mood switches from aggressive and abusive to apologetic and loving

after the abuse has occurred.

6. Actions don't match words

He breaks promises, says he loves you and then abuses you.

7. Punishes you

An emotionally abusive man may withhold s.ex, emotional intimacy, or

plays the "silent game" as punishment when he doesn't get his way. He

verbally abuses you by frequently criticizing you.

8. Unwilling to seek help

An abusive man doesn't think there is anything wrong with him so why

should he seek help? Does not acknowledge his faults or blames it on

his childhood or outside circumstances.

9. Disrespects women

Shows no respect towards his mother, sisters, or any women in his

life. Thinks women are stupid and worthless.

10. Has a history of abusing women and/or animals or was abused himself

Batterers repeat their patterns and seek out women who are submissive

and can be controlled. Abusive behavior can be a generational

dysfunction and abused men have a great chance of becoming abusers.

Men who abuse animals are much more likely to abuse women also.