Sometimes people think that the way they are treat or talk to their spouse is normal, when in reality it is abusive.
Difficulty Level: hard Time Required: varies
Here's How:
- Is your spouse afraid of you?
- Have you ever threatened to kill your spouse?
- Do you believe that your way is the only way?
- Have you ever hit, slapped, pulled hair, or choked your spouse?
- Are you the jealous type?
- Do you believe you have the right to know what your spouse is doing and where your spouse is all the time?
- Do you think of yourself as in charge?
- Do you enjoy seeing your spouse in pain, crying or hurt?
- Do you believe your spouse deserves to be hit or yelled at?
- Do you believe your spouse "asked for it"?
- Do you break or destroy your spouse's belongings on purpose?
- Have you ever been arrested for violent behavior?
- Do you think you have an anger problem?
- Are you afraid of asking for help because you might lose everything that is important to you?
- Has your spouse ever tried to leave you?
- If you answered yes to several of these questions, please see a counselor.
- Saying "I'm sorry" isn't enough. It is important that you take responsibility for your abusive behavior.
- Don't expect your spouse to forgive and forget quickly. It takes time to rebuild trust once it has been broken.
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