Pushing for quick involvement: Comes on strong, claiming, "I've never felt loved like this by anyone." 

Jealousy: Excessively possessive; calls constantly or visits unexpectedly; prevents you from going to work because 'you might meet someone." 

Controlling Behavior: Interrogates you intensely (especially if you're late) about whom you talked to and where you were; keeps all the money; insists you ask permission to do anything 

Unrealistic expectations: Expects you to be the perfect mate and meet their every need 

Isolation: Tries to cut you off from family and friends; accuses people who support you of "causing trouble." 

Blaming others for problems or mistakes: It's always someone else's fault when anything goes wrong 

Making others responsible for his or her feelings: The abuser says, "You make me angry," instead of "I am angry" or says, "You're hurting me by not doing what I tell you." 

Hypersensitivity: Is easily insulted, claiming hurt feelings when he or she is mad 

Cruelty to animals or children: Kills or punishes animals brutally. Also, they may expect children to do things that are far beyond their ability (whip a 3-year-old for wetting a diaper) or tease them when they cry 

Use of force during sex: Enjoys throwing you down or holding you down against your will during sex 

Verbal abuse: Constantly criticizes or says blatantly cruel, hurtful things, degrades, curses, calls you ugly names 

Rigid Roles: Expects you to serve, obey, and remain at home 

Sudden mood swings: Switches from sweet to violent in minutes 

Past battering: Admits to hitting a mate in the past but says the person "made" them do it 

Threats of violence: Says things like, "I'll break your neck," or "I'll kill you," and then dismisses them with, "I didn't mean it." 

Controlling behaviors using social media or technology