Question

Select the correct answer.
Which of the following situations may be indicative of abuse?
A.
Rita asks her husband Andrew to take her out for dinner, but he says he doesn’t have the money.
B.
Kevin tells his girlfriend that her dress is too flashy and forbids her from wearing such clothes.
C.
Latonya says hello to her ex-partner while she is out with her boyfriend.
D.
David wants to hold hands but his partner doesn’t want to.

Answer 1

The situation indicative of abuse is:

B. Kevin tells his girlfriend that her dress is too flashy and forbids her from wearing such clothes.

This behavior suggests controlling and manipulative tendencies, which can be associated with emotional or psychological abuse.