Signs of a Healthy Rel.
In a healthy relationship, you may experience physical abuse.
FALSE. Physical abuse is a sign of an UNHEALTHY relationship.
Having fits of rage and jealousy can be a sign of an unhealthy relationship.
TRUE. This can become a warning of violence that may occur in the future.
True or False: Abusive relationships always contain physical abuse.
FALSE. Mental abuse and physical abuse are both signs of an abusive relationship.
Beth's boyfriend asks where she is and who she's with all the time. Beth feels like she has no privacy and is constantly being watched.
ABUSIVE. Partners have a right to privacy and should be able to do things in private.
In a healthy relationship, you will be able to voice your own opinions and ideas.
TRUE. Healthy relationships should include both sides making decisions and having their own ideas.
Abusers will often make light of the abuse and not take their partner's concerns seriously.
TRUE. Abusers will often deny their actions.
True or False: Men are always the abusers in relationships.
FALSE. Anyone can be the abuser in a relationship. Abuse comes from all genders, ages, and races. It's also present in all kinds of relationships, including LGBTQ+ ones.
Lea's girlfriend supports her when she quits her full-time job to work as an artist. Her girlfriend even offers to pay a larger portion of the rent until Lea starts making a profit.
HEALTHY. Lea is free to make her own choices and follows her passion. Her girlfriend supports her and helps her.
When in a healthy relationship, you should not socialize with friends and family.
FALSE. It is good for partners to be able to spend time away from each other!
Abusers may manipulate their partners to make them think they were mistaken about the abuse/that the abusive actions were in their best interest.
TRUE. This can leave emotional scars on people who have been in abusive relationships and make it hard for them to recover.
True or False: It can be hard to recover from an abusive relationship.
TRUE. Abusive relationships can leave mental and/or emotional scars on victims and cause trust or other issues.
Dan wants to have a beer with his friends, but his girlfriend Anna is worried that he might be going to see another woman. She refuses to let him go out with friends or family.
ABUSIVE. Anna should not restrict her boyfriend's actions and should allow Dan to visit family and friends without mistrust.
When you're in a relationship, you should not say 'no' to going on a date with your partner.
FALSE. You can say 'no' to anything that makes you feel uncomfortable, regardless of what it is.
Destroying property and harming pets are abusive actions.
TRUE. Actions that threaten partners or involved persons are considered abusive.
True or False: If people do not want to visit their family, they are in an abusive relationship.
FALSE. This only becomes worrying when they are scared to because of their partner's actions. People distance themselves from their families for reasons other than abuse.
When Eden comes out as genderfluid to their girlfriend Cathy, she supports them and helps them come out to family and friends.
HEALTHY. Cathy supports Eden and helps them through a difficult time.
If your partner checks up on you a lot, they are likely just worried about your safety.
NO. Constant checking - through text, phone calls, or email - is a sign of overly-controlling behavior.
TRUE. Partners should be equal in a relationship and both have access to financial accounts.
True or False: Abuse can occur in marriages as well as in pre-marital relationships.
TRUE. Abuse can occur in ANY relationship at ANY time.
Ellie's girlfriend Maddy tells her that she shouldn't ever drive because driving is dangerous. Maddy also doesn't let Ellie have a job or earn money.
ABUSIVE. Maddy has no right to keep Ellie from earning money or driving as a legal adult.