My boyfriend has strangled me before( apologized ) , been aggressive against me but claims he wasn’t? And jus recently he pointed a knife at me but was “ just playing” idk thinking about it more and more makes me feel scared, should I stay with him ?

I keep making up scenarios in my head which make me feel a little scared idk if I should stay or not

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I keep making up scenarios in my head which make me feel a little scared idk if I should stay or not

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Omg I accidentally clicked yes but I meant no. Hell no. Girl get out that psycho is going to end up killing you!

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I would be terrified, what the fuck!

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Please trust your gut. You wouldn’t be asking a bunch of internet strangers in a poll if you were sure without a shadow of a doubt you should stay. You SHOULD ABSOLUTELY GET THE HELL OUT. If he’s hurt you once he’ll do it again.

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Stop fishing... you know damn well this isn’t okay. Leave. like, YESTERDAY.

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Leave NOW... i have seen too many girls in my city who have  been killed by boyfriends. Please leave and block him or change your number. This is how it starts out. You do NOT want to ens up in a horrible situation you can not get out of

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He's going to kill you. 100% he will kill you. Abusers who strangle their victims are 10 times more likely to murder them. He's already escalating. RUN!

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But no, seriously, get out of that relationship now. Get a protection order if you can. Never speak to that person again.

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Girl. Use your common sense. This is a no brainer.

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Been there done that.

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He’s gaslighting you. 
‘What is Gaslighting?
“I never said that. You’re making things up again.”
“Are you sure? You tend to have a bad memory.”
“It’s all in your head.”
Does your partner repeatedly say things like this to you? Do you often start questioning your own perception of reality, or even your own sanity, within your relationship? If so, your partner may be using a form of abuse that mental health professionals call gaslighting.
This term comes from the 1938 stage play Gas Light, in which a husband attempts to drive his wife crazy by dimming the lights (which were powered by gas) in their home. When his wife points it out, he denies that the light changed. Gaslighting is an extremely effective form of emotional abuse that causes a victim to question their own feelings, instincts and sanity, which gives the abusive partner a lot of power (and we know that abuse is about power and control). Once an abusive partner has broken down the victim’s ability to trust their own perceptions, the victim is more likely to stay in the abusive relationship.
Gaslighting tends to happen very gradually in a relationship; in fact, the abusive partner’s actions may seem like just a harmless misunderstanding at first. Over time, however, these abusive behaviors continue, and a victim can become confused, anxious, isolated and depressed, while losing all sense of what is actually happening. Then, the victim may start relying on the abusive partner more and more to define reality, which creates a very difficult situation to escape.
Is Your Partner Using One of These Gaslighting Techniques?
There are a variety of gaslighting techniques that an abusive partner might use:
Withholding: the abusive partner pretends not to understand or refuses to listen. Ex. “I don’t want to hear this again,” or “You’re trying to confuse me.”
Countering: the abusive partner questions the victim’s memory of events, even when the victim remembers them accurately. Ex. “You’re wrong, you never remember things correctly.”
Blocking/Diverting: the abusive partner changes the subject and/or questions the victim’s thoughts. Ex. “Is that another crazy idea you got from [friend/family member]?” or “You’re imagining things.”
Trivializing: the abusive partner makes the victim’s needs or feelings seem unimportant. Ex. “You’re going to get angry over a little thing like that?” or “You’re too sensitive.”
Forgetting/Denial: the abusive partner pretends to have forgotten what actually occurred or denies things like promises made to the victim. Ex. “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” or “You’re just making stuff up.”
(Adapted from: Source)
What Are the Signs My Partner is Gaslighting Me?
In order to overcome this type of abuse, it’s important to start recognizing the signs and eventually learn to trust yourself again. According to author and psychoanalyst Robin Stern, Ph.D., the signs of being a victim of gaslighting can include:
You constantly second-guess yourself.
You ask yourself, “Am I too sensitive?” multiple times a day.
You often feel confused and even crazy.
You’re always apologizing to your partner.
You can’t understand why, with so many apparently good things in your life, you aren’t happier.
You frequently make excuses for your partner’s behavior to friends and family.
You find yourself withholding information from friends and family so you don’t have to explain or make excuses.
You know something is terribly wrong, but you can never quite express what it is, even to yourself.
You start lying to avoid the put downs and reality twists.
You have trouble making simple decisions.
You have the sense that you used to be a very different person – more confident, more fun-loving, more relaxed.
You feel hopeless and joyless.
You feel as though you can’t do anything right.
You wonder if you are a “good enough” partner.
If any of these signs ring true for you, give us a call at 1-800-799-7233 or chat with us online from 7 a.m.-2 a.m. CT. Our advocates are here to support and listen to you.’
https://www.thehotline.org/what-is-gaslighting/

My boyfriend has strangled me before( apologized ) , been aggressive against me but claims he wasn’t? And jus recently he pointed a knife at me but was “ just playing” idk thinking about it more and more makes me feel scared, should I stay with him ?

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