True and False
Conflict is the same as fighting
False; conflict can escalate to fighting.
Jealousy is a sign of love
MYTH: Jealousy is a common excuse given for using dating violence. Jealousy can be a warning sign of controlling behaviour and can escalate violence to achieve control.
Your partner wants to look through your phone to see who you've been snapchatting.
Digital abuse
Your partner should respect your relationship boundaries.
Healthy relationships make us feel happy, good and confident about ourselves. You should be able to communicate freely and talk about your feelings without feeling scared, ashamed or looked down upon.
Most people in relationships experience some type of abuse.
False, healthy relationships all have conflict but not abuse.
Things will get better.
MYTH: Once violence begins in a dating relationship, it usually gets worse unless there is some kind of intervention.
You do your hair differently for school and your partner accuses you of looking nice for other people and pulls your hair at lunch.
Physical abuse
Teen dating violence is just as serious as adult domestic violence. And it's common.
In schools, teachers and guidance counsellors are available to provide support, information and contacts for counselling
Fraser Health Crisis Line: 604.951.8855 | 1.877.820.7444
BC health link – 8-1-1 can call at anytime and talk to a nurse that will help you or direct you to the help you need
If you are in immediate danger you should call 9-1-1
True
Relationship abuse is not just dangerous for you physically and emotionally. It can also put you at risk for other health problems, such as:
Eating disorders. Depression. Low self-esteem.
Your partner calls you ugly in front of their friends and say you will never find another partner
Emotions/verbal abuse
You never deserve to be mistreated, online or off. If you’re experiencing digital dating abuse, we encourage you to chat with a peer advocate
talk to Friends, adults, parents, teachers and guidance counsellors