… 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 … are afraid to disagree with your partner. Your partner's temper scares you. Your partner tries to cut you off from friends and family. Your partner has threatened to commit suicide if you leave. Your partner is very jealous. You have been afraid to …