This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at PSU chapter.
Sometimes we don’t realize how abusive our relationship is until somebody points it out to us, so here are ten signs that you might be in an abusive relationship:
1. You have to apologize even when you’re not wrong.
2. You keep expecting your partner to change, even though you know they won’t.
3. You’re always trying to be what they want you to be, instead of just being yourself.
4. Your partner controls where you go and who you spend your time with.
5. You spend less and less time with friends and family to be with your partner.
6. Your partner is constantly criticizing you, even in subtle ways.
7. Your relationship makes you cry more often than smile.
8. Your partner blames you for everything that’s wrong in your relationship.
9. You’re constantly afraid of saying or doing something that’ll make your partner angry.
10. Your partner physically abuses you.
If you identify with any of these signs, please consider if it’s time to leave your relationship. I know it can be really difficult, but never settle for something or someone who makes you doubt your self worth. You’re an amazing person and you deserve to be with someone who sees how incredible you are.