Valentine’s Day is approaching, and with it, love and gifts! Unfortunately, not everything is rosy on Valentine’s Day. Ask yourself the following questions: “Is my relationship healthy?”, “Is my teen’s relationship healthy?”, and “Is my friend’s relationship healthy?” Know the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships, identify abuse, get help, and support others. Know the Characteristics of Healthy and Unhealthy Relationship All relationships are different. Know that every relationship is not going to be perfectly healthy all the time. Relationships take time and effort. If you see any unhealthy characteristics in your relationship, take note and try to make a positive change. The following are characteristics that describe each relationship: Identify abuse What is domestic violence? The National Domestic Violence Hotline website says, “domestic violence...is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.” Warning Signs of Abuse:
Get help
Visit here to learn how to create a safety plan that will keep you and your loved ones safe.
Support Others Start by having a conversation with your teen or friend who is in an abusive relationship. It’s not an easy conversation, but it’s necessary. To find ways you can support someone, please visit here and here. This Valentine’s Day (and every day of the year) love yourself and extend love to others!! Happy Valentine’s Day! Want more information?
References: National Domestic Violence Hotline. Healthy Unhealthy Abusive. [Infographic]. https://www.thehotline.org/resources/healthy-relationships/
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4/27/2021 11:21:46 pm
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1/14/2022 03:23:49 am
When you said that I thought about one of the symptoms of a family starting to have relationship issues is forbidding or discouraging you from sharing time with friends, family members, or peers. my nephew's family who is now dealing with a lot of family conflicts. I think it will be good for them if I share this post about healing relationships to fix the family problem.
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I never took into account the fact that it can already be a sign of abuse when the finances at home are controlled without discussing them with you such as taking them from you as well. I wonder if my sister can already talk to a domestic violence lawyer regarding that matter, because she doesn't even have the money to buy her own underwear. There are times that I even give her cash to help her with her needs when her husband denies her.
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5/15/2024 01:39:43 am
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