Question

In the following scenario, who is being abusive?

Troy and Megan often argue about the importance of school. Troy says Megan spends too much time studying. She needs to have more fun because she is only young once.

Alana and Mike have been dating. Alana tells Mike she does not want to see him any more.

Ellen does not like Ted to spend time with his friends. He would spend his evening with her if he really loved her.

Renee and Shane are in English and American Government together. They take the opposite side on just about everything—politics, religion, and even the meanings of poems.

Troy
Ellen
Renee
Alana

Answer 1

Ellen

Step-by-step explanation:

Ellen is using a manipulative tactic to make Ted feel bad about spending time with his friends. Saying that "if he really loved her" makes him think that if he spends time with his friends, it's saying he doesn't love her. In doing this, Ellen is manipulating Ted into doing what she wants.

Answer 2

C but its a poor choice.

Step-by-step explanation:

I think 3 is the abusive one, but not very. Ellen is very needy, and that's the real problem.

Troy is just making an observation. He's not demanding anything and he's certainly not being abusive in his observation. He'd just like to see her have more fun.

Alana is being truthful. That's not abuse even though it is very painful for Mike.

Renee and Shane have a very good honest relationship. They disgree but they have a healthy disclosure policy. Neither really wants to hur the other.