Abuse is based on having power and control over a dating partner.
This can include controlling where a partner goes, what they do, who they can spend time with, what they wear or eat, as well as controlling how they feel.
Anything done with the intention of gaining power or maintaining control in a relationship is a form of abuse.
Warning signs are the indicators that abuse is occurring.
Warning signs, or red flags, are the patterns of unhealthy or abusive behavior within an intimate relationship. These can include physical, emotional, psychological, or technological changes, such as changes in appearance, clothing or self-esteem; isolation from family and friends; a shift in social media presence; signs of fear, anxiety, or paranoia; loss of autonomy, and more.
