<p>This work aims to evaluate the validity of the scales ARI that show and correlate the types of violence experienced within an intimate relationship (Physical, Sexual, Verbal and Psychological), in addition to evaluating gender differences in the conjugal violence suffered and practiced, as well as the relation of this scale with the types of attachment. 464 women and 85 men participated in this study, responding to the Experiences in Close Relationships (ECR), the Scale of Abuse in Intimate Relationships (ARI) and Abuse in Intimate Relationships based on the behavior of the respondent in relation to the other (ARI-E) and one demographic questionnaire applied electronically. The results indicated that the ARI and ECR scales have good psychometric properties. Regarding the violence, women reported suffering significantly more from physical violence, while men reported suffering more from psychological violence and controlling attitudes. This study suggests that the ARI scales has good indicators of validity and reliability in the assessment of violence in intimate relationships.</p>