What are some red flags to look for that my friend could possibly be in an abusive relationship?

Question

What are the red flags to look for when you suspect someone is in an abusive relationship?

Answer 1

Bruises are the most obvious clues.

Answer 2

There are a lots of signs that you can see/will see, but the very hard part would be helping her, and help her to accept that he is abusive, it takes a lot for a person to wake up and walk away from an abusive relationship, so beside to look for all the signs that everybody had tell you in here, you should also go to a book store and get her a book that might help her either see what is going on or to help her not to accept what is going on, I also suggest to write some # to call, I do not have any right now, but you can look for and sleep them in the book, writte them somewhere in the book, so if she doesn't want to talk to you then at least she has somewhere to call if she needs it. I've gone trought some stuff like that before, in both sides, as a victim and as a friend. Wish you and your friend good luck. Ciao.

Answer 3

1. She doesn't com e around like she used to.
2. She has said that he has ever put his hands on her.
3. She is not allowed to go out with her firends anymore.
4. She makes excuses for his behavior.
5. She has ANY marks or bruises that just don't add up.
6. She says that he will never hit her again if he has already hit her once.
7. She has said that he calles her names or belittle's her.

There are plenty of other signs to look for as well. I hope that she realizes what a good friend that you are to her. And if you do find that she is being abused get her out of there because she may have a clouded vision of what real love is supposed to be and let her know that if a man really loves and respects her that he would never under any circumstances put his hands on her. Good luck

Answer 4

While physical signs are obvious, the emotional signs are what you really need to look for.

Does your friend look you in the eye during conversations?
Does your friend appear to be less confident all the time?
Does your friend have any limitations on spending that did not exist before?
Does your friend have a need to get back home at a certain time or do things on a timetable because of this other person?

These are all signs of abuse. There are more but I cannot think of them now. My wife came from an abusive relationship, so I have seen the signs.

Take care,
Troy

Answer 5

I really don't know, but I bet if you are asking there are already some signs that you don't like. Talk to your friend, don't accuse, be supportive, tell her that situations that like only get worse and never get better. Give her the number to the local women's shelter or support group and then back off! You can only do so much, give advice and be supportive. Men who abuse their wives tend to be over-bearing and controlling, if that's the case, he'll be tugging on her at the one end and you on the other. She'll eventually go to him if you pull too hard and that will make it worse because now she won't even have you. Be careful and perhaps there is some kind of support group you can talk to as a friend of an abused woman that can give you advice on what to and not to do/say. Good luck.

Answer 6

before bruises occur you can tell by the way they are acting. if they are usually really bubbly and suddenly become withdrawn that is a good sign or if they have to check in with their partner before making any plans that is a sign of control. even a skinny girl watching everything she eats could be a sign. if you think your friend is in a bad relationship talk to her alone and tell her you are there if she needs you. obviously if you are asking the question here you have suspicions already. talk to her and find out for sure.

Answer 7

First and foremost, any visible signs of physical violence (bruises, scratches, etc...), emotional retraction ( not enjoying the things that usually caused them pleasure), being prohibited from seeing their friends, no eye contact when talking to their friends, unexplained crying, lashing out at people they normally treat well, sudden and unexplained depression, a sudden change in speech patterns and so on.

Answer 8

They might not want to talk to anyone..
He/she could be moody and agressive all the time
She could have bruises and tries to hide the fact that she is in an abusive relationship

Answer 9

well I'm in school now and in my next period I'm doing my project on abusive relationship but...

1. if he hit her
2. if he tells her what to do
3. if he keep track of her
4. if he make bad jokes about her
5. make her feel bad when he is wrong

it lots of ways you can know if she is unhappy in her relationship and or scared to leave help her she is being abused

Answer 10

They change they become quiet and isolate themselves look for bruises make up covers most up but you should be able to tell.And they give excuses about why they don't want to go out and meet you etc..