1. She may seem insecure about petty things.
When you're in an emotionally abusive relationship you do become insecure about petty things and it may take her a while to get over them, just give her time.
2. Always stay true to your word.
One of the worst things about this kind of relationship is the fact that the person doing it to you always breaks their promises. "Yes, I promise I love you. Yes, I promise we will go on a real date tomorrow. Yes, I promise she's just a friend".
3. It might take her some time to open up to you.
Having things constantly thrown in your face, whether it's something from your past or something you said jokingly and they took it wrong, always sucks. So if she doesn't open up right away, be patient it'll happen.
4. Love will not come easy for her.
*sigh* she has been broken down so many times that she has given up on finding "love" or even the concept of it. Just wait, when she's ready it will happen.
5. Be patient with her.
She's going to need someone who will be understanding of what's she been through. Don't try and "threaten" her with the "I'm not him" line, of course she knows that but she needs to feel and see that for herself.
She may also be a little distant at times, she's used to being pushed away all time so she may be trying to protect herself from getting hurt.
It's not easy to come back from an emotionally abusive relationship. But when a girl does come back from it, she's a stronger person and needs a strong person to be with her.
