10 Signs of Bad Relationships

Many people have experienced or practiced abuse in alcoholic or addictive relationships. You may be an alcoholic, addict, codependent or child of a bad relationship (Adult Child of Addiction / Alcoholism).

In recovery these behaviors need to be addressed in the program in confidence with a sponsor or counselor.

This list is not complete, but it may help you begin to find understanding and ways out of the quagmire of pain.

Signs of abusive relating;

1.  Isolates you from friends and family

2.  Is verbally abusive

3.  Blames others for their problems

4.  Alcohol and drug abuse

5.  Does things to instill fear

6.  Punishes you for spending time away from them

7.  Expects you to wait on them like a servant

8.  Is extremely jealous of all aspects of your life

9.  Controls you through their emotions

10.  They get physical

Abuse may be generated by any amount of factors not the least of which is altering thought processes by alcohol, drugs or relationship dynamics.

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More information at; Help Guide

See also;

• Binge Drinking
• Adult Children of Alcoholics

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