HEALTHY/UNHEALTHY WAYS TO END UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS HEALTHY/UNHEALTHY WAYS TO END UNHEALTHY

CHARACTERISTICS OF HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS MUTUAL RESPECT TRUST HONESTY SUPPORT FAIRNESS/EQUALITY SEPARATE IDENTITIES(INDIVIDUALITY) GOOD COMMUNICATION SAFETY ACCEPTANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

WHAT’S AN UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIP? A RELATIONSHIP IS UNHEALTHY IF IT INVOLVES ANY OF THE FOLLOWING BEHAVIORS: MEAN DISRESPECTFUL CONTROLLING/MANIPULATIVE ABUSIVE WHAT’S AN UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIP?

How do we decide on our relationships? What are you likely to do when you start a new relationship? What are things we should do in the early stages of a relationship? How do we decide on our relationships?

Gathering Information One way to clarify your thinking about relationships is to get input from parents, other trusted adults, and respected friends. When gathering information from others how do you know if you are getting reliable information? Gathering Information

ENDING AN UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIP Don’t break up in person if you do not feel safe Break up in public place if you do so in person, bring your cell phone or a friend or family member with You don’t need to explain your reason for breaking up more than once. Let your friends & family know you plan on ending the relationship. ENDING AN UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIP

ENDING RELATIONSHIP CONT. Don’t go to the door, if your ex comes to your house when you’re alone. Trust your gut, if you feel afraid then it’s not a good thing. Ask for help ENDING RELATIONSHIP CONT.

HOW TO HELP A FRIEND Listen Talk to them in private Let them know why you are concerned Offer to get them information Mention people they can talk to Let them know you are there to help Direct them to websites or hotlines Loveisrespect.org—teen dating abuse website National Teen Dating Violence hotline 1-866- 331-9474 HOW TO HELP A FRIEND