Stalkers

: Often suffering from a mental illness (like erotomania ), they believe they are destined to be with the victim and may misinterpret neutral signals as signs of love.

: Usually a former intimate partner seeking reconciliation or revenge after a breakup. This is the most common and potentially violent type. Stalkers

Stalking is defined as a repeated pattern of unwanted behavior directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear for their safety. It is a dangerous crime that often escalates; research shows that 76% of women murdered by an intimate partner were stalked before their death. Types of Stalkers : Often suffering from a mental illness (like

Psychologists generally classify stalkers into five primary categories based on their motivations: Stalking is defined as a repeated pattern of

Stalking behaviors are diverse and can happen in person or online (cyberstalking):

: Someone with poor social skills who seeks a date or sexual relationship but does so through persistent, inappropriate harassment.