Tension Building Phase

In this phase the batterer is moody, belligerent, is intentionally confrontational, expresses discontent, is hostile toward partner or children. Wants to batter, nothing can stop actions, does not practice withdrawal ritual.
Survivor has the feeling of walking on eggshells. Survivor attempts to calm abuser by placating, by cooking the abusers favorite meal, keeping quiet, reasoning with him, “you said that you wouldn’t do this again”,” you said that if I didn’t make you mad,” you said that if…