Abuse can be complex. Even if your partner does not hit you or bruise you, your relationship may still be abusive. So how do you know what’s abuse and what’s not? There are warning signs that point toward an abusive relationship. Click each square that is true of your partner.
Controls or isolates you |
Exhibits constant Jealousy |
Comes from an abusive home |
Embarrasses you in front of people |
Tells you that you are worthless |
Always wants to have their own way |
Loses his temper |
Expects you to agree with his ideas |
Doesn’t support your activities at home/school |
Tells you how to dress |
Yells at you |
Blames others for his actions |
Doesn’t let you hang out with friends/family |
Constantly calls, texts or IMs you |
Wants to know where you are all the time |
Tells you no one else will have you |
Makes you feel like everything is your fault |
Pressures you to have sex |
Threatens to hurt you or themselves |
Damages your property |
(Chart provided by Latina Resource Center)
If you clicked one or more of the above boxes, your relationship may be an emotionally or physically abusive one. Why not look for true love, instead?
Sometimes an insecure partner will display some seemingly harmless characteristics, like always wanting to be with you or constantly texting you. But teen dating abuse is about power and control. Who’s in control in your relationship?
Do you freely make decisions about who you talk to, what you wear, where you go on the weekends, or is your relationship holding you back?
Don’t stand by your abuser. Free yourself from unhealthy relationships.
