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

  • Having 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

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    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.

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    Of college dating women report experiencing some sort of abusive behavior

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