Laboring to Love an Abusive Mate

It happens, you get hot and heavy with someone and overlook all the subtle and blatant signs you are dealing with someone whose mind is not wrapped too tight.  So let's go over the list, whether it applies to you or not, this will help you break your mind from the delusions and see reality.  Your choice to stay or go. 1.  A partner was either frequently too late or too early during your early encounters.  There was little concern and apologies gradually stopped or never occurred. 2.  You caught him or her in some half-truths or bold lies.  Excuse after excuse was given. 3.  After spoiling you initially, he or she didn't bother too much to reach into his or her wallet or purse to pay for something without you having to ask (even after you told him or her you were having some financial issues). 4.  A partner spent much time badmouthing every ex he or she had been with.  The blame was often pointed in everyone's direction but his or her's. 5.  You often covered u