8 Warning Signs of Dating Abuse

I have talked to dozens of abused women, and as we unravel their story, most say something like this, “He was nothing like this until we got married.” Some will even share vivid accounts of how a switch flips on their honeymoon and everything changes. For others, the abuse develops over time and grows in intensity. But all are left wondering, How did I miss it?

Abuse does not start out looking like abuse. In fact, it usually takes the shape of an ideal romance. A showering of attention when the relationship starts. Romantic cards, lavish gifts, and unexpected visits. There is an intensity that is continually asking, “Will you be mine?” But it is really saying. “You will become mine!”

Is It Devotion or Domination?