Before an abuser starts physically assaulting his victim, he typically demonstrates his abusive tactics through ... The following are five major warning signs and some common examples:

The abuser tends to be very impatient with children and animals. He will act condescending towards you and will over emphasize your imperfections. ... Abuser | Signs of Abuse

They are certainly not definitive signs that a man is a batterer, only that he has the potential to become one.

The last five signs listed are almost always seen only if the person is a batterer, if the person has several of the other behaviors (say three or more), there is a strong potential for...

This article lists some warning signs to watch out for if you think you, or someone you know, may be in an abusive relationship

DEAR ABBY; Classic warning signs of an abuser are red flags that are hard to miss; ... Today I'll share the classic warning signs of an abuser. Read on:

Statements such as 'You make me happy' or 'You make me feel good about myself' are also signs that the abuser feels you are responsible for his sense of well-being.

DEAR WORRIED SICK: It's been a while since I printed the warning signs. Although they were originally intended to describe a male abuser, many of them apply to both sexes:

Is He/She a Potential Abuser? ... These are only warning signs to help you decide if you want/need help. They do not mean that an abusive situation will happen.

Every year or so, I print the warning signs of an abuser. Please review them carefully. If any of the signs in addition to No. 3 apply to you, you should end the relationship immediately.