# Psychological drivers of relationship violence > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/psychological-drivers-of-relationship-violence > Updated: 2026-08-14T02:35:21.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Psychologist Amaury Ramírez has identified several psychological factors that increase the risk of violence within partner relationships, including pathological jealousy, emotional dependency, a lack of self-control, and difficulty managing frustration. During a discussion on the program ‘Esto No Tiene Nombre’, Ramírez warned that certain behaviors, such as constant surveillance of a partner’s phone or contacts, are often socially normalized but serve as critical warning signs of potential aggression. Ramírez argued for a more comprehensive approach to addressing violence, suggesting that current public policies may suffer from a ‘gender myopia’ by focusing exclusively on machismo and patriarchy. He stated that violence is a ‘multifactorial, multidimensional’ phenomenon that should not be analyzed solely through the lens of male aggression toward women, noting that men can also be victims and that pathological jealousy can affect any gender. In addition to psychological triggers, the specialist highlighted substance abuse, specifically alcohol and drugs, as significant risk factors that must be integrated into violence prevention strategies. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-14: Psychologist warns of emotional factors driving relationship violence Psychologist Amaury Ramírez warns that pathological jealousy, emotional dependency, and lack of self-control drive relationship violence, calling for a multidimensional approach to prevention. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/psychologist-warns-of-emotional-factors-driving-relationship-violence ### 2026-07-24: Romanian psychologists discuss jealousy and emotional parenting guidance Romanian psychologists say jealousy signals vulnerability, not love, and advise parents to teach children emotional vocabulary and validation to improve regulation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-psychologists-discuss-jealousy-and-emotional-parenting-guidance --- Cite as: Psychological drivers of relationship violence. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/psychological-drivers-of-relationship-violence