It can be very difficult to see the signs at the beginning of a relationship because the violent person camouflages everything through different attentions and proofs of love. The aggressor gets to know you quietly to know better where to attack afterwards.

If you have any doubts, it is always better to validate. You can call a shelter for help and accommodation to confirm or refute your doubts.

Here are some examples already observed in some cases:

• Says that all their exes were “crazy;”
• Wants to control finances for example: "You’ve spent too much lately. I'll limit your credit card;”
• Pressure at the sexual level, such as sulking if you refuse or manipulation by saying that you refuse for this or that reason, for example "are you cheating on me?”
• Comments negatively on your clothes and asks you to change;
• Threatens to leave you if you don’t do what they tell you;
• Continually reacts against women;
• Pressures you to be in a relationship with them quickly.