Originally Posted by Guest

Abusers frequently have the following characteristics:

Blame others for their own problems.
May hold rigid stereotypical views of the roles of men and women. The abuser may see women as inferior to men, stupid, and unable to be a whole person without a relationship.
May have unrealistic expectations. The abuser may expect his or her partner to fulfill all his or her needs.
May say things that are intentionally cruel and hurtful in order to degrade, humiliate, or run down the victim’s accomplishments.