Is Your Abusive Partner Actually Changing

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10 Questions | Updated: Feb 24, 2022
Is Your Abusive Partner Actually Changing
Love is an emotion that cannot be turned off at the first instance of trouble. Even when there is evidence that the partner is abusive, they have the desire to give their beloved another chance to change. But is your abusive partner actually changing? Abuse can be physical, verbal or emotional, but it has the potential to destroy a person’s confidence. However, some people believe that it's possible for their abusive partner to change and they choose to stay in the relationship. This is a difficult decision and you must be certain that they're actually changing before taking this step. Figure it out for sure by taking this quiz option here.

Questions Excerpt

1. Do you feel like your partner understands you better?

A. Yes

B. No

C. Sometimes

2. Is your partner willing to try and change their abusive behavior?

A. Yes

B. No, I don’t think so

C. They might be

3. Is your partner willing to work with a licensed therapist to create positive change?

A. Yes

B. No

C. Not sure

4. Does your partner take responsibility for their actions and accept that their behavior is unhealthy?

A. Yes

B. No

C. Sometimes

5. When you express a different opinion, do they respond with anger?

A. Yes

B. No

C. Depends on the situation

6. Do you still feel like you can't do things because you fear your partner's reaction?

A. Generally, yes

B. Just for a few things

C. No, I do not fear their reactions

7. Does your partner blame you for his/her own difficulty in changing?

A. Yes, they act like the victim

B. No, they don’t blame me

C. Just sometimes

8. Does your partner think you are the one who really needs to change?

A. Strange but yes

B. No

C. Not sure

9. Is your partner aware of the fact that there is no excuse for abuse?

A. Yes

B. I’m not sure

C. They act like they are aware sometimes

10. Are you worried about what they might do next time?

A. Unfortunately, yes

B. No

C. Not all the time


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