Partners are honest with each other
One or both partners accuses the other of cheating when it's untrue
There is trust in the relationship
Mutual choices are made, including compromising with each other.
One or both partners are communicating in a hurtful or threatening way
One partner is isolated from their friends and family by the other partner
One or both partners are controlling in how the other dresses, who they talk to, and what they do
Partners feel pressured into participating in activities
Partners are not communicating with each other
There is a lack of trust in the relationship
Partners are disrespectful toward each other
One or both partners deny their actions are abusive
Both enjoy spending personal time away from each other
There is mistreatment in the relationship
One or both partners try to take control
Partners are dishonest toward each other
Both partners are respectful toward each other
Both partners communicate openly with each other
