Santo Domingo.- Pathological jealousy, emotional dependency, lack of self-control, and difficulties in managing frustration are among the factors that can increase the risk of violent behavior within romantic relationships, according to psychologist Amaury Ramírez.
The specialist explained that some behaviors can be socially normalized as simple displays of jealousy, but become warning signs when they involve permanent control over one’s partner.
“There is a culture of normalizing jealousy,” stated Ramírez, who pointed out that the situation takes on another dimension when jealousy turns into surveillance and control behaviors.
Among the examples, he cited constantly checking a partner’s phone, controlling their contacts, stalking them, or getting upset because they share time with other people. “I take away your cell phones, you can’t have any more contact, I check your cell phone, I stalk you,” he explained.
During his participation in “Esto No Tiene Nombre”, the psychologist pointed out that behind these behaviors there may be other psychological elements.
He specifically mentioned “an emotional dependency, a low capacity for self-control” and a reduced ability to handle frustration.
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To these factors, he added the consumption of alcohol and drugs as risk elements that must be considered when designing violence prevention strategies.
Ramírez insisted that none of these factors constitute a justification for assaulting a woman, but rather elements that must be identified to intervene before the conflict reaches an extreme situation.
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The approach gains relevance in light of the difficulties acknowledged by the authorities themselves in preventing these events.
In March, the Government had announced the so-called “Life Points,” spaces installed in pharmacies, banks, and institutions so that women at risk could request immediate help.
For the psychologist, the early identification of these signs must be part of a broader strategy.
“Violence is multifactorial, multidimensional, and requires a comprehensive approach,” he reiterated during the debate.
