1. I make excuses for my partner’s behavior, even when it’s clearly abusive.

2. I feel a strong sense of loyalty to my partner, despite the harm they cause me.

3. I believe that the abuse is my fault and that I can fix things by changing my behavior.

4. I feel elated when my partner gives me positive attention, even if it’s after a period of abuse.

5. I often downplay the severity of the abuse or deny that it happened.

6. I feel like I cannot leave the relationship, no matter how bad it gets.

7. I have an intense fear of being abandoned by my partner.

8. I neglect my own needs and well-being to prioritize my partner’s needs.

9. I find myself constantly thinking about my partner and the relationship.

10. I feel responsible for my partner’s emotions and actions.

11. I withdraw from social activities and relationships with others because of my partner.

12. I experience conflicting emotions, such as love and hate, towards my partner.

13. I hold onto hope that my partner will change, despite repeated cycles of abuse.

14. I feel trapped and believe there is no way out of the relationship.

15. I have physical symptoms like insomnia, headaches, or digestive issues due to the stress from the relationship.

16. I rationalize my partner’s abusive behavior by blaming external factors (e.g., stress, alcohol, work).

17. I feel a sense of loyalty to my partner that makes it difficult to leave, even though I am unhappy.

18. I minimize my own experiences of abuse and tell myself it’s not that bad.

19. I am constantly trying to please my partner and avoid conflict.

20. I feel guilty for even thinking about leaving the relationship.

21. I prioritize my partner’s needs and happiness over my own.

22. I believe that if I change my behavior, my partner will stop being abusive.

23. I feel a sense of relief or joy when my partner shows me affection after being abusive.

24. I make excuses for my partner’s behavior to friends and family.

25. I feel isolated from friends and family because of my relationship.

26. I often feel confused about my emotions and have difficulty understanding how I feel about my partner.

27. I feel like I need my partner’s approval and validation to feel good about myself.

28. I experience anxiety and fear about my partner’s reactions or moods.

29. I have a hard time imagining my life without my partner, even though the relationship is harmful.

30. I feel like I am constantly walking on eggshells around my partner.

31. I believe that my partner’s abusive behavior is a result of their difficult past or trauma.

32. I feel responsible for my partner’s happiness and well-being.

33. I downplay or hide the abuse when talking to others.

34. I feel like I can’t talk to anyone about my relationship because they won’t understand.

35. I believe that my partner’s love is worth enduring the abuse.

36. I feel like I am addicted to the highs and lows of the relationship.

37. I feel like I am losing my sense of self and identity in the relationship.

38. I find myself defending my partner’s actions, even when they are clearly wrong.

39. I experience mood swings and emotional instability because of the relationship.

40. I feel a strong need to protect my partner, even at the expense of my own well-being.

41. I believe that I am the only one who can help my partner change.

42. I feel intense anxiety or panic at the thought of leaving my partner.

43. I have lost interest in activities and hobbies I used to enjoy.

44. I feel like my partner’s needs and problems are more important than my own.

45. I experience frequent nightmares or flashbacks related to the abuse.

46. I feel like I am constantly trying to prove my love and worth to my partner.

47. I feel a deep sense of shame about my relationship and the abuse I am enduring.

48. I believe that no one else could ever love me or understand me like my partner does.

49. I feel like I am stuck in a cycle of abuse and cannot break free.

50. I often think about leaving my partner but feel unable to take action.