A wolf in sheep's clothing: these signs will give away an abuser who pretends to be a "gallant" gentleman

13.02.2024 18:07

At the initial stages of the relationship, he is kind, sweet and polite, and then gradually begins to show his true face.

Women often encounter such men, so psychologists have collected a lot of information on how to spot an abuser under the guise of a “gallant” gentleman.

At the first stages, excessive attention and care should be a warning sign. The man resorts to such tactics in order not to scare off the woman who does not yet have any feelings for him.

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Gradually, more obvious signs emerge. For example, a man strives for excessive control. But even this he tries to hide under care.

However, all this leads to the fact that he, in a commanding tone, forbids communication with certain people.

An alarm bell rings when a man, without any obvious reason, does not allow you to communicate with your girlfriend or even suggests that you quit your job.

Abusers have two goals: to deprive a woman of communication with people to whom she can complain about him, and to make the woman financially dependent.

Controlling the appearance of the chosen one is also a negative sign. At this stage, the man begins to use blackmail techniques, various manipulations or resorts to insults.

Previously, we talked about 5 relationship myths that it’s time to forget.

Dmitry Bobrov Author: Dmitry Bobrov Editor of Internet resources