Healthy Green Flags
Which is a green flag?
1. Lisa follows her boyfriend Josh around everywhere he goes. Even when he wants time with his friends.
2. Lisa lets Josh decide how split up time together between her and his friends.
Answer: 2
It is nice that Lisa gives room for Josh to space out relationships between her and his buds.
Which is a red flag?
Heather is angry at her husband for not taking out the trash for the 3rd time that week.
1. Heather decides to negotiate and have a talk with her husband that he doesn't take out the trash and it's a problem.
2. Heather loses it on her husband by yelling full force at him and she even kicks him out of the house for the night.
Answer: 2
Heather shouldn't of lost hear cool because now it established a conflict between her and her husband which can lead to even greater arguments.
Why do people date(3 reasons)?
Many reasons. The common ones are they both think that one or the other is attractive, share common interest/goals and even enjoy being around each other.
What are the 3 stages of an argument between a couple?
1. Honeymoon
2. Tension Build
3. Explosion
Abuse is alright to keep silent.
False!
If abuse if left untouched or undealt with, the abusers slowly after every occurence holds back less and less from attacking the victim.
Which is a green flag?
1. Chris lets his girlfriend wear whatever she's comfortable with.
2. Chris constantly judges his girlfriend and controls what she wears.
Answer: 1
Giving a partner free will for their own personal decisions should be a standard. Their own descions in only their business and only they should have control over it.
Which is a red flag?
Harold and his wife get into a heated argument and storm off afterwards.
1. After enough time they apologize to each other and move on.
2. They sit down and talk about what went wrong. They then express their feelings and listen to each other.
Answer: 1
It is a great idea after an argument to analyze what went wrong. Listening to each other's feelings makes it easier to prevent any future conflicts.
Name 3 characteristics of a healthy relationship.
1. Signs of loyalty
2. Gives space for each others lives
3. Little to no fights/arguments.
What are the 3 kinds of abuse?
1. Physical
2. Mental
3. Sexual
True!
Being placed in a double date leaves out the risk for a very awkward and silent first date. This also ensures that the activity will be very social and enjoyable since everyone probably agreed on it.
Which is a green flag?
Mike is approached by a random girl at a party and she asks if he wants to hangout privately after the party, even though he is not single.
1. Nicely declines and stays loyal to his girlfriend.
2. Decides to go with the girl.
Answer:1
Even if she seemed nice, Mike does not know her and it is best for his relationship if he didn't hangout with other girls privately.
Chloe is approached out in public without her boyfriend when a group of boys around their age approach her. They then ask for her number.
1. Chloe nicely declines and tells them that she has a boyfriend.
2. Chloe gives them her number.
Answer: 2
It was pretty clear why the group of the boys asked her for her number. It is wrong to give out your number to other guys or girls when you are dating someone else.
When ending a relationship, where how should it be executed?
It is best if a relationship ended in person rather than over the phone because it prevents conflict and it makes it easier to truly express your final feelings.
Can domestic abuse affect both genders?
Yes, domestic abuse is not one sided and can definitely affect both genders.
When a couple breaks up, the first thing one of them does should be to check up on their ex's social media.
If one thinks about their ex constantly after a break up, it prevents them from truly letting go and moving on.
Which is a green flag?
Tyrone really wants to date Julie who he thinks likes him back. They've been really close lately and even hangout in school. But he soon learns that she heavily vapes and won't quit.
1. Tyrone decides to stop pursuing Julie.
2. Tyrone decides to keep trying to get with Julie.
Answer: 1
A bad unhealthy addiction is an automatic red flag if they aren't willing to try and quit.
Which is a red flag?
Bill got accepted into his dream college across the country after many years of hard work in high school. But his girlfriend is staying home and attending the local college.
1. Bill decides to stay back and go to the local college in order to stay with his girlfriend.
2. Bill decides to fully commit to his dream college.
Answer: 1
Bill should commit to his dream college rather than pursuing his relationship by attending the local college because of how his future career could be heavily affected and the amount of regret that will hold him if they ever broke up.
What are ways to properly cope with a breakup(3 Reasons)?
There are many efficient ways such as socializing with friends and family, distracting yourself from the break up and striving to be a better you.
How can emotional abuse be exploited?
Intimidation/threats, humiliation and betrayal are ways a person can abuse someone emotionally.
Can refusing to wear a condom be considered sexual assault?
Yes!
Refusing to wear a condom during intercourse goes against your partners consent values. This breaks the no means no barrier.
Which is a green flag?
Lily is talking to her boyfriend Jack and he asks for a very inappropriate request over text. He then proceeds to start spamming her and keeps asking her.
1. Lily should give in and do what he asks.
2. Lily stays true to herself and refuses.
Answer: 2
Always stay true to yourself and hold on to your values. Don't get pressured by others to change who you are or do things you wouldn't normally do.
Which is a red flag?
Kevin becomes friends with Olivia. Kevin is already in a healthy relationship. But then Olivia asks him if he wants to hangout with her and her friends. He decides to go.
1. Kevin decides to go without telling his partner.
2. Kevin notifies his girlfriend that he is going to hangout with Olivia, but it's with friends and not just them two.
Answer: 1
Kevin should tell his partner that he is hanging out with Olivia and her friends because it jeopardizes her trust and causes misunderstandings from a lack of communication.
How can being constantly together with your partner affect your relationship.
This can possibly lead to the relationship turning bad. Being around each other constantly can cause sexual activity, sacrificing all available time to be together and losing focus on other priorities in life such as family and school.
Around 6.1% of current relationships involve an abusive partner.
The movie theater is a great place to hit it off on a first date.
False!
A movie might seem great, but in reality it is not good for a first date because of the little interaction that happens between the two people. This causes no chemistry or interest to build up.