… Violence … Relationship Violence … What is it? If a person is using relationship violence against someone, it means that they have a pattern of intimidating, threatening, or actually physically, emotionally, or sexually abusing another person. They do this in order to maintain power and control over their partner. Relationship violence can also occur between same-gender partners. Is my partner using … to commit suicide if you leave. Your partner is very jealous. You have been afraid to say no to sex. Your partner becomes violent after drinking. Your partner tries to control the way you dress, and/or who you see. Your partner has hit, …