Healthy Relationships
Each person values who the other is and understands the other person's boundaries
RESPECT
1 in 4 teenagers have experienced or will experience violence in a dating relationship
FALSE
1 in 3 teenagers have experienced or will experience violence in a dating relationship
One person makes all the decisions and tells the other what to do, what to wear, or who to spend time with. They are unreasonably jealous, and/or tries to isolate the other from their friends and family
CONTROL
Signs of a healthy relationship
some examples: respect, good communication, trust, honesty, compromise, problem solving
Each person should speak honestly and openly. If one person needs to sort out their feelings first, the other person should respect those wishes and wait until they are ready to talk
GOOD COMMUNICATION
1 in 2 teenagers who have been in a serious relationship say they've gone against their beliefs in order to please their partner
TRUE
One person lies to or keeps information from the other, or steals from the other person
DISHONESTY
Signs of an unhealthy relationship
some examples: control, hostility, no communication, disrespect, violence, dishonesty
Neither person should have to compromise who they are, and their identity should not be based on a partner’s. Each should continue seeing their friends and do the things that they want to do. Each should be supportive of their partner wanting to pursue new hobbies or make new friends.
INDIVIDUALITY
37% of teens know someone who has been physically, sexually, or verbally abusive in a dating relationship
FALSE
57% of teens know someone who has been physically, sexually, or verbally abusive in a dating relationship
One person makes fun of the opinions and interests of the other person or destroys something that belongs to that individual
DISRESPECT
Is it healthy to be involved in activities or organizations outside of your friendship/relationships
YES! You don't need to be with the same person all the time. You should be able to do things that you like to do even if your friend doesn't do them with you
Builds trust and strengthens the relationship
HONESTY
Nearly 1.5 million high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner in a single year
TRUE
One person uses force to get their way such as hitting, slapping, grabbing, or shoving
VIOLENCE
Who can be in an unhealthy relationship
Anyone. Some people think that they will never be in an unhealthy relationship. They think that it will only happen to other people. This is not true. ANYONE can be in an unhealthy relationship
People in friendships/relationships can learn to _________ ________ and identify new solutions by breaking a problem into small parts or by talking through the situation
PROBLEM SOLVE
1 in 20 high school students has been purposefully hit, slapped or physically hurt by a significant other
FALSE
1 in 10 high school students has been purposefully hit, slapped or physically hurt by a significant other
One person picks a fight with the other. This may lead to one person changing their behavior in order to avoid upsetting the other
HOSTILITY
Who can you contact in an emergency if you are worried about your safety or the safety of someone else (like your friend)?
any trusted adult
examples: teacher, social worker, counselor, dean, the police, parent, family member, etc.