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Old 03-26-2011, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Dejibo View Post
That being said, some of the clues about abusivemen are that they want to separate you from friends or family. They want you to be wholely devoted to them. They are hyper critical of things that dont make sense. calling a skinny girl plump or telling a successful woman that she is a failure. Telling a woman who is a good driver that she scares him.
This is a HUGE red flag.

All the advice given here is great. I second the suggestion that she take a break from dating until she feels confident that she can avoid the abusers or at least recognize the warning signs.

I wish I could muster the courage to put myself back out there. I don't think that's gonna happen, though. After the last man I dated tried to keep me from my sons I'd had enough. And it made me question my own judgment.

Your friend is so fortunate to have a good friend in you.
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