Narcissism Glossary
violence within a dating relationship
💔 In intimate relationships — partners and ex-partners — the appearance of behavior that damages safety and freedom: assault, threats, stalking, location surveillance, sexual coercion.
"I did it because I love you" changes nothing about the danger of assault, threats, surveillance, or sexual coercion.
"I did it because I love you" changes nothing about the danger of assault, threats, surveillance, or sexual coercion.
Often seen in situations like these
A late reply brings them to your door, or your phone gets inspected. Say you're leaving, and the threats begin — spreading photos, or hurting you.
When this happens, try this
💡 If retaliation frightens you, never meet alone to deliver the breakup. Preserve the threatening messages and approach records, and in an emergency use 911 — or the National Domestic Violence Hotline (800-799-7233) for counsel.