Red Flags
- If he shows intense, unwarranted jealousy, this spells DANGER
- If he tries to go too fast, too soon, this spells DANGER
- If he checks up on your every move this spells DANGER
- Your better question is, “What is he doing wrong?”
- If he uses derogatory language towards your family & friends, this spells DANGER
- If he acts like nothing has hap- pened after an abusive episode, this spells DANGER
- If he mistreats pets this spells DANGER
- If he blames you for what has happened and minimizes his abuse, this spells DANGER
- If he tries to isolate you from friends and family, this spells DANGER
- If he demands that you give up your dreams, this spells DANGER
- If you experience illogical incidents of abuse in the middle of bliss, this spells DANGER
- DANGER The first sign of dissociation is when you start to wonder if it really happened at all. (To confirm your reality, find a witness, or write down what happened and date it)
- If he is inconsiderate, disrespect- ful, or puts you down in public, this spells DANGER
- If he insists that his plans are more important than yours, this spells DANGER
From the book, Dragonslippers. Copyright © 2005 by Rosalind B. Penfold.