Dating

That kind of aggression is a deal breaker at any stage.
Indeed. And I can't help but wonder for any woman who ends up in a DV relationship if something similar had occurred early on that they either didn't register as a red flag or just ignored it because they wanted the relationship and wanted someone to "fix" as some women do. I don't have that gene, thank heaven.

Now, for men, I'm not sure I can off the top of my head share what might be a red flag you are missing because mine -- early on -- is more about being mindful of my physical safety.