Early Signs Matter
You don’t wait for a fire to confirm there’s smoke
What To Watch
• Isolation disguised as exclusivity
• Jealousy framed as love
• Financial dependence encouraged early
• Guilt used to control your choices
• Threats disguised as emotional vulnerability
What Men Miss
You tell yourself:
“It’s not that serious.”
“She just cares.”
“I can handle it.”
Patterns don’t start loud.
They start subtle.
What To Do
Spot it.
Name it.
Record it.
If it escalates, you’ll see it.
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