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Angry couple

Assess your relationship with our quick test

Answer the 10 questions below to find out whether there are problems you need to address.


Are you afraid of your partner?
Yes   No

Do you feel as if you have to walk on eggshells to keep your partner from getting angry?
Yes   No

Does she/he emotionally abuse you (insults, belittling comments, ignoring you, acting sulky or angry when you initiate an action or idea)?
Yes   No

Does she/he tells you who you may be friends with, how you should dress, or tries to control other elements of your life or relationship?
Yes   No


Does she/he get jealous when there is no reason?
Yes   No

Is physically violent to you or others, even if it's 'just' grabbing and pushing to get his/her way?
Yes   No

Does she/he have extreme mood swings from being kind one minute and cruel the next?
Yes   No

Is she/he angry and threatening to the extent that you have changed your life so as not to 'provoke' him/her?
Yes   No

Does your partner make all the financial decisions without consulting you?
Yes   No

Is it impossible for you to freely express your values and opinions?
Yes   No

If you've said 'yes' to two or more of the above then you may be in an abusive relationship. You may find it useful to have a look at the other articles in this section.

This article was last reviewed by Catherine Orr Deas in December 2005.
First published in February 2003.


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