Table 3 Experiences of receiving harassment by sex and recognition of receiving harassment (n = 274)

My boy/girlfriend has called me "ugly" or "a fool."

I have been hurt, because my boy/girlfriend called me "ugly" or "a fool."

When I haven't seen my boy/girlfriend, he/she has said "You don't give me priority."

My boy/girlfriend has persistently contacted me by cell phone.

My boy/girlfriend feels anxious where I am and who I see.

My boy/girlfriend has meddled with my relationships with friends.

My boy/girlfriend has checked my cell phone records without my permission.

My boy/girlfriend has demanded I delete someone's contact information from my cell phone.

My boy/girlfriend has deleted someone's contact information from my cell phone.

I have felt afraid of my boy/girlfriend.

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My boy/girlfriend is very kind sometimes, but unkind other times, like a split personality.

My boy/girlfriend has blamed me if he/she gets angry because I am at fault.

I have had sexual relations with my boy/girlfriend against my wishes.

My boy/girlfriend has kissed or touched me against my wishes.

My boy/girlfriend has taken money or credit cards from my wallet/purse.

My boy/girlfriend has said "What is more important between me and another/others."

I have been placed under confinement by my boy/girlfriend.

My boy/girlfriend has tried to injure himself/herself in front of me when unhappy.

My boy/girlfriend has injured himself/herself in front of me when unhappy.

My boy/girlfriend has broken or taken away items precious to me.

I have been ignored by my boy/girlfriend.

I have been beaten or kicked by my boy/girlfriend.

My boy/girlfriend has hit something or shouted in front of when angry.

I have been pressed for money by my boy/girlfriend.

My boy/girlfriend has borrowed money from me and not returned it.