Reported anger, hostility, bitterness, or sustained resentment.

Intensification of distress, hostility, conflict, or perceived threat.

Emotional or romantic attachment outside the primary partnership.

Reported fear or perception of danger, harm, exposure, or loss.

Responses associated with the death or loss of a significant person.

A victim, survivor, witness, or other affected person reportedly sought safety or support, disclosed abuse or danger, or contacted trusted people, services, or authorities.

Rapid reactive aggression with limited evidence of advance preparation.

Specific dissatisfaction within a marriage, explained through the narrated circumstances.

Possessive behavior, surveillance, tracking, or intrusive monitoring.

Reported violence or threats preceding the focal incident.