Could I Be in an Abusive Relationship? - Comments

PoeticMess is right. If you have to even question this, then you're in one. And by the way you describe him and how he is with you, it's abuse. I've known people in both physically and emotionally abusive relationships, and they got out, whether there were children involved or not.

Stay safe.

If it feels like something's wrong, where you even have you question if it's an abusive relationship, then I think you should definitely talk about this with someone you're close with. Either him or a family member.

there is definitely no textbook definition for what constitutes an abusive relationship. if you feel uncomfortable and like you or your children are at risk, that's just something you have to evaluate. either way, it's not an easy situation to be in. it sounds like you care a lot about him, but some things are making you wonder if some things are wrong. I'm not going to say, "RUN GIRL, GET OUT!" because that's often an impossible feat. It is your life and your decision. If you think talking to him about it might be a good idea, try it. Each situation is different. I'm sure many of us (including myself) would be here for you to vent if you wanted.