a word about relationships
It may sound odd, but sometimes you can be in an abusive relationship without even realizing it.
While physical abuse is obvious, other types of abuse -- which can be just as damaging and serious as physical abuse -- are often sneaky and hard to detect as a victim. These types of abuse include emotional/verbal abuse, psychological/mental abuse, sexual abuse, financial/economic abuse, and cultural abuse.
Red flags are signs of toxic, unhealthy, and abusive relationships. Some common red flags include:
Love bombing / developing intense feelings fast
Telling you all their exes are "crazy" or blaming them for their circumstances
Withholding resources from you such as finances, medication, food and other necessities
Lacking their own financial resources and constantly depending on yours
Possessiveness & feeling threatened by others
Trying to influence your feelings / manipulate you
Sabotaging your reputation / they have a pattern of sabotaging their own lives
Having strong, unpredictable reactions/mood swings
