Healthy Relationships:

• Boyfriends and girlfriends respect partner’s desires to socialize with friends of any gender.
• Partners respect differences of opinion.
• Texts, calls, and social media interactions are opportunities to laugh and get to know each other.
• How partners communicate is based on respect and caring.
• The boundaries of each partner are respected by the other.

Concerning Relationships:

• Partner requires the other to check with them before making plans with friends.
• Partner discourages the other from spending time with friends.
• Partner is jealous of time spent with friends or family.
• Partner makes all the decisions about social activities.
• Partner uses shame or guilt to get their way.

Dangerous Relationships:

• Any physical act used to control or scare the other partner.
• Preventing date from leaving a car, room, or are by physical means or threats.
• Demanding access to phone and social media accounts to monitor communications.
• Preventing partner from spending time with friends.
• Demanding sexual activity against the wished of the partner.

Know the Facts

• 1 out of 10 high school students has experienced physical violence in a relationship.
• 25% of high school girls have been victims of physical or sexual abuse or date rape.
  • Only 1/3 told anyone about the abuse.