They often act like bullies, asserting what they believe is their entitlement to the partner's services. Verbal degradation, cursing and name- calling can contribute to the humiliation. Abusers may make threats from harming the victim, to friends or family. Sometimes they threaten to commit suicide. These threats add to the anxiety and fear experienced by the victim.
Abusers often control what their partners do, whom they see and where they go.
Many abusers feel very threatened by anyone with whom their partners have contact. This expression of jealousy serves to limit the partner's contact with others. Frequently, the abuser tries to control their partners by having complete control over the finances. They may try to keep the victim from working to encourage the economic dependence. Even if the partner has their own resources, they are made to account for every penny Using Children.