Answer: Philip is in an abusive relationship
Explanation:
There are many signs that you can experience if you are in an abusive relationship like you are afraid of your partner, you are constantly "walking on eggshells" because of his mood swings, you spend your time working out what kind of mood he/she is in and the focus is always on his/her needs, he/she loses his temper easily and over minor things, he/she has hit you or almost hit you and/or your children.