Really upsetting tragic but it should serve as a wake up lesson for many that have been suffering in the hands of their significant other. Get away and get help now!! This is from Psychology Today and I hope it helps: “The Cycle of Violence Phase 1: Tension building Phase 2: Explosion (this is where the assault happens) Phase 3: Honeymoon Phase (this is where the batterer/abuser apologizes for his behavior buying the victim gifts or flowers) The cycle of violence will not end until one partner leaves or seeks treatment. The Five Types of Abuse 1. Emotional (killing pet, playing mind games) 2. Verbal (calling names) 3. Technological (GPS system /Face book sabotage) 4. Sexual (forcing sex while sleep or based on the bible) 5. Physical (killing, punching, choking) Profile of an Abuser/Batterer 1. Jealousy (questioning her constantly about whereabouts, and jealous of time she spends away from him). 2. Controlling behavior (I’ve had clients who’s victim couldn’t get a job, leave the house or bathe without his permission) 3. Isolation (Makes partner move away from family and friends so that she depends on him solely for support.) 4. Forces her to have sex against her will (I’ve had several clients who forced their partners to have sex with their friends and forces sex when she is asleep.) 5. Holds very rigid gender roles (Believes that her job is just to cater to him, he is the “king of the castle.”) Men that are abuse are very clever, smart, and extremely charming. Most of these men have a personality that draws people in because of their level of charm this is part of their art to deceive and manipulate. Diagnosis of Abusers/Batterers 1. Antisocial Personality Disorder, (deceitfulness, repeatedly lying, use of aliases or conning others for personal profit or pleasure.) 2. Borderline Personality Disorder (a pattern of unstable and intense interpersonal relationships by alternating between extreme idealizations and devaluation.) 3. Narcissistic Personality Disorder (Has a grandiose sense of self-importance.)”