True/False
Calling your partner names or insulting them is abusive
True. This is abusive. Belittling someone can lower their self-worth and self-esteem, especially if you are belittling them to make them do what you want or because you know that it makes them feel bad about themselves.
You have the space to be yourself outside of the relationship. You can go where you want and do what you want with or without your partner.
Independence
When someone says or does things to make you feel bad about yourself
Belittling
Hitting, slapping, shoving, grabbing, pinching, biting, hair pulling, etc.
Physical
Not all relationships have to be romantic .. list 2 other types of relationships
teacher - student
guardian - child
friendship
siblings
It is healthy for your partner to always need to know where you are or what you're doing if they are doing it because they want to keep you safe
False. No matter what the 'reason' is, needing to stalk your partner's every move is possessive and controlling and is unhealthy and abusive.
Trust
When someone repeatedly makes excuses for their unhealthy behavior
Deflecting responsibility
Name calling, threatening, intimidation, constantly criticizing, making someone feel crazy or worthless, extreme jealousy
Emotional/Mental/Verbal
Name one example of a healthy boundary
varied answers
It is healthy for your partner to wear what they want, hang out with who they want, and do what they want even if their partner doesn't like it
True. A healthy partner will never compromise the relationship no matter what they are wearing, who they are hanging out with or what they are doing. You and your partner have the right to make your own choices.
Owning your own actions and words
Taking Responsibility
When someone is to the point that they try to control who you spend time with and what you do
Possessiveness / Jealously
Coercing or forcing any sexual contact or behavior without consent
Sexual
Any trusted adult.
The difference between unhealthy and abusive is control.
True. Abusive partners try to control their partner. Unhealthy partners are inconsiderate or selfish but don't try to control their partner's actions, thoughts, or life.
You can be truthful without fearing how the other will respond
Honesty
When someone keeps you away from friends, family, or other people
Isolation
Controlling all of the money, not letting someone someone go to school or work, taking someone's money so they don't have any
Financial
Name 2 warning signs of an unhealthy relationship
jealously, control, isolation, name calling, physical abuse
Men cannot be victims of dating violence because they are physically stronger than women
False. Men can also be victims, regardless of physical strength. There are many other ways to be abusive, not just physically.
It is statistically likely that men will be the abusers, though, so it is up to all of you to choose to be a healthy partner.
The relationship feels balanced and everyone puts the same effort into the success of the relationship
Equality
When someone has really strong, unpredictable reactions that make you feel scared, confused or intimidated
Volatility / Aggression
True/False: Doing or saying anything with the intent to control your partner is considered unhealthy and abusive, no matter what the reason is. For example, making them feel bad about themselves, telling them what to wear, who they can talk to, where they can go, what they can do.
True. You and your partner should be able to do what you want, when you want without fear of what the other will say or do. Equality, baby!
Name 2 characteristics of a healthy relationship
honesty, respect, support, trust, communication, feeling safe