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Betrayal Trauma Inventory

1. I experience intense feelings of indescribable fear since discovering my partner’s sexual misbehaviors.

2. I have feelings of helplessness since discovering my partner’s behaviors.

3. My partner threatens to hurt me in some way if I do not comply with his/her sexual fantasies.

4. Due to my partner’s sexual behaviors, I have become concerned that I might contract a sexually transmitted disease.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

5. Since discovering my partner’s behaviors, I have a hard time determining who is safe to be around and who is not safe to be around.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

6. I felt safe with my partner until I discovered his/her sexual behaviors.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

7. I feel violated due to my partner’s sexual behaviors.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

8. I feel like my partner will never stop sexually acting out.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

9. Since learning of my partner’s behaviors, my partner has hurt, hit, or threatened me.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

10. Since learning of my partner’s behaviors, I feel afraid of my partner.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

11. Since discovering my partner’s behaviors, I can’t look at him/her without thinking about them.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

12. I have strong memories that remind me of my partner’s participation in sexually inappropriate behaviors.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

13. I have disturbing dreams that remind me of my partner’s sexual problems.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

14. When my partner tries to get close to me or we are sexually intimate I cannot help but question whether my partner is thinking about me or things he/she has done.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

15. I have episodes where I feel like I am reliving the event over and over again.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

16. I have a hard time with media because so many things remind me of what my partner has done.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

17. I have a hard time being in public places with my partner because I have become highly sensitive to what my partner is looking at.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

18. Since discovering my partner’s behavior, when I see sexually suggestive images I feel anxious.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

19. If I am exposed to things that remind me of what my partner has done, I suddenly become physically ill (i.e. nauseous, headaches, anxiety, vomit).

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

20. I struggle to think of other things besides what my partner has done

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

21. I spend a lot of energy trying to avoid thinking about my partner’s behaviors.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

22. I engage in behaviors that distract me (i.e., excessive reading, sleeping, eating, drinking) from thinking about my partner’s behavior.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

23. I avoid going to places or locations where people could be dressed scantily (e.g., mall, swimming pool, parks).

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

24. I avoid sexual contact with my partner since discovering his/her behavior.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

25. I intentionally plan activities to avoid being around my partner.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

26. It is hard for me to be around others when they say something positive about their partner.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

27. I feel like my partner acts out because I am not good enough.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

28. Since discovering my partner’s behavior I get distracted easily.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

29. Since learning of my partners’ behaviors, I have a hard time participating in things that I previously enjoyed.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

30. I feel like it is my fault that my partner sexually acts out.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

31. After what my partner has done I feel like it is hard to trust anyone.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

32. I feel ashamed because of what my partner has done.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

33. Since I discovered my partner’s behavior I hold back from people who used to be close to me.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

34. I am still able enjoy things since learning of my partner’s behavior.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

35. I feel like I am a bad person because of what my partner has done.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

36. When I am in social settings I don’t feel like I belong anymore.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

37. Since discovering my partner’s behaviors, I feel like I am different than everyone else.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

38. I feel people, in general, are safe.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

39. I feel like my partner would not be this way if society was not so bad.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

40. Since learning of my partner’s behavior I have difficulty falling asleep.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

41. After discovering my partner’s sexual behaviors, I find that I am increasingly angry in response to my partner.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

42. I find that I am more critical in conversations with my partner since discovering his/her behavior.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

43. I feel like I am emotionally on edge more now than I used to be before all this happened.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

44. I have been surprisingly calm since discovering my partners’ behaviors.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

45. I find it harder to focus on what is going on around me since I discovered my partner’s behavior.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

46. I find that I lose things since I learned of my partner’s behaviors.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

47. I closely monitor my partner’s behaviors.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

48. When I am around my partner, I am constantly trying to read his/her emotions.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

49. I feel like I need to check up on my partner.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

50. I feel more anxious since I learned of my partner’s behavior.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

51. I feel suicidal due to this experience with my partner.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

52. I am worried that I may follow through on an impulse to hurt myself.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

53. Since learning of my partner’s behaviors I get easily distracted.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

54. How long have you been experiencing the symptoms described in this test (e.g., recurrent thoughts, avoidance, increased arousal)?

Less Than a Month	2-3 Months	4-6 Months	7-12 Months	More than a year but less than two	More than two years
Less Than a Month	2-3 Months	4-6 Months	7-12 Months	More than a year but less than two	More than two years

55. It has become difficult for me to fulfill important roles (that of employee, parent, etc.) since discovering my partner's behaviors.

Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always
Never	Occasionally	About half the time	More often than not	Always

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