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Domestic Violence: Profiles in a Battering Relationship
The following profiles are some indicators of batterers and victims in a battering relationship. If you find you or your partner fit the description, it is time to seek help!
Batterers
Low self-esteem
Believes in myths of battering relationship
Strong belief in traditional gender roles within the family
Blames others for his behavior
Pathologically jealous
Alternates between violence and being regretful
Has severe stress reactions, with which he copes by drinking and battering
Uses sex as an act of aggression, often to bolster self-esteem
Does not believe the violent behavior should have negative consequences
Socially isolated
Very sensitive to the nuances of other’s behavior
Becomes paranoid under stress
Victims
Low self-esteem, lacks clear self-identity
Believes in myths of battering relationships
Strong belief in traditional gender roles within the family
Accepts responsibility for batterer’s behavior
Feels guilty, but denies terror and anger
Presents as reserved and passive
Has severe stress reactions, with psycho-physiological complaints
Uses sex to establish intimacy
Believes no one can help, and they must be self-sufficient
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