Did you know that February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month? Teen dating violence is more common than you may think - one in three teens will experience physical, sexual or emotional abuse by someone they are in a relationship with before they become adults. It's not always easy, however, to recognize when a relationship becomes unhealthy.
Check out this relationship quiz to see if your relationship is checking all the boxes. If it's not, you might be in an unhealthy relationship, in which case we encourage you to get help.
Remember, defining characteristics of a healthy relationship include:
- Seeing your partner as trustworthy
- Being supported by your partner
- Feeling physically and emotionally secure when you’re with them
- Having the ability to be completely honest with each other
- Frequently expressing appreciation for one another
For more resources on relationships and getting help if you're in an unhealthy relationship, visit loveisrespect.org.