How does it happen?
Initially love bombing and charm may occur to get the victim
into the relationship.
Gas-lighting , isolation, economic control, financial abuse and
rules & regulations are gradually introduced overtime once the
victim is emotionally invested as well as a consequence if they
are broken
The rules only apply to the victim and not the perpetrator
creating a double standard and the victim fears the
consequences if he/she breaks a rule
Overtime coercively controlling behaviour erodes the victims
sense of self, their confidence and self-esteem, agency and
autonomy