Phase
I
Tension
Building Phase
Phase II
Violence Episode
Phase III
Honeymoon Phase
During the Cycle of Violence the duration of each phase may vary depending on the individual perpetrator and his or her history with being violent.
Tension Building: The phase includes the gradual increase in tension through arguments, isolation, blaming, and manipulation. The abuser will use events during this phase to blame the partner for "causing" the abuse and ends with the tension. Often victims say it is like "walking on eggshells."
Violent Episode: This could be physically, psychologically, or sexually abusive incident.
Honeymoon Phase: The abuser begin to feel sorry for what he did he start to show remorse and promise to change. This is a period where the abuser go out and get gifts or flowers and bring back to give to his/her partner
