- May have low self-esteem - Uses put-downs, verbal/emotional abuse - Blames you and others, hardly ever themselves - Does not take responsibility for his actions - May have a short temper, can be explosive - Has a lack of empathy for others, is centered on themselves - May appear tough and aggressive OR passive - Has difficulty being appropriately assertive - May be overprotective to the point of being controlling - Is possessive, very jealous, may even be jealous of the time you spend with your family and friends - May be obsessed with you, needy, clinging; they think they have to be a part of everything you do - Often doesn’t want you to go anywhere without them - Doesn’t communicate well about his feelings (except anger)