Healthy Relationships
%
Of college women report knowing a friend who has experienced abusive behavior.
According to Break the Cycle, “52% of college women report knowing a friend who has experienced violent and abusive dating behaviors including physical, sexual, tech, verbal or controlling abuse.“
Red Flags of an Unhealthy Relationship
- Checking texts/phone calls/emails/social media
- Extreme jealousy or insecurity
- Constant belittling
- A quick temper
- Isolation from family and friends
- Mood swings
- Needing to ask permission to do something/go somewhere
- Feeling on edge around your partner
- Feeling pressured to have sex
- Physical aggression or violence
Aspects of a Healthy Relationship
- HavingĀ open and honest communication with your partner
- Ability to set boundaries
- A sense of mutual respect
- Trust in each other
- Respect when each other says “no”
- Ability to resolve conflicts fairly
- Maintaining individuality
Unhealthy College Relationships
According to Break the Cycle, “43% of college dating women report experiencing some violent and abusive dating behaviors including physical, sexual, tech, verbal, or controlling abuse.” Experiencing an unhealthy relationship at a young age makes an individual more likely to experience partner violence during adulthood. Many unhealthy relationship behaviors can start in college-aged individuals.%
Of college dating women report experiencing some sort of abusive behavior
Please contact a resource below for more information
- AU’s Health Center
- Break the Cycle
- House of Ruth
- My Sister’s Place
- Call 911 if you are in immediate danger