SPOT THE SIGNS
Abuse in a relationship can happen to anyone. It's never ok. It can destroy your self-confidence, have a negative impact on your health and wellbeing and leave you feeling isolated and lonely.
Typical examples are:
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a partner may try to pressurise you into having sex by saying "if you loved me you would"
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They might try to control you by checking your phone
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They might get angry when you want to spend time with your friends
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They may call you names or threaten to spread rumours about you
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They may try to force you to do things by hitting you
Some people can be in an abusive relationship without even realising. Abuse in a relationship is when someone tries to control you, hurt you or force you to do things you don't want to. They can do this in lots of different ways.
Everyone deserves to be treated with respect. Relationships without it are not normal or acceptable.
If you or your friends are suffering from abuse it's not your fault and you should try and tell a trusted adult.
Get help and advice here.
Abuse can happen to anyone, boy or girl, in all sorts of situations
Watch the videos below and see if any of these situations look familiar. Would you realise if you were being abused? Could you stop yourself if you were the abuser? Choose what you would do in each scenario and find out if you or anyone you know needs help.
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Is controlling who a partner sees or speaks to abuse?
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What do you think? Do you agree with what Coverdrive and Ruff Diamondz have to say about abuse in relationships?
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Is putting pressure on someone to have sex abuse?
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Is bullying, controlling and putting a partner down abuse?
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Is insulting and threatening a partner with violence abuse?
