Answer to Question #307536 in English for Onalenna

Question

Discuss four characteristics of a negative relationship

Answer 1

1. Control. One dating partner makes all the decisions and tells the other what to do, what to wear, or who to spend time with. He or she is unreasonably jealous, and/or tries to isolate the other partner from his or her friends and family.
2. Hostility. One dating partner picks a fight with or antagonizes the other dating partner. This may lead to one dating partner changing his or her behavior in order to avoid upsetting the other.
3. Dishonesty. One dating partner lies to or keeps information from the other. One dating partner steals from the other.
4. Disrespect. One dating partner makes fun of the opinions and interests of the other partner or destroys something that belongs to the partner.