Which of the following is a warning sign of isolation?

• A. The person never or seldom goes out in public without the partner
• B. Unable to see friends and family
• C. Has unrestricted access to car and money
• D. Goes out with partner to public events

Answer: (B)

Isolation occurs when someone is kept away from their support system, cutting them off from outside help and perspective. When a person is unable to see friends and family, it clearly shows that social contact is being restricted, which is a hallmark of isolation in unhealthy relationships. Other signs, like always going out with the partner or having unrestricted access to resources, can reflect controlling dynamics in general but do not on their own demonstrate the specific pattern of isolating someone from their networks. Therefore, the most direct warning sign among these is the inability to see friends and family.