An abusive partner is someone who treats their partner in a harmful way, such as being physically or emotionally violent, controlling, or manipulative.
We also encourage domestic violence shelters and victim advocates to ask incoming clients about pets in their homes as well as the threats those pets face from abusive partners. (aspca.org)
You may even have a history of choosing emotionally or physically abusive partners. (marriagecounseloraustin.com)
-- Many abusive partners are demanding when it comes to the appearance of their abused partner. (sundancecanyonacademy.com)