Healthy Relationships

Am I A Good Partner/Friend? Take this quiz to find out.

Characteristics of a Healthy Relationship: Healthy: Mutual RespectFighting Fair TrustProblem Solving HonestyUnderstanding CompromiseSelf-Confidence IndividualityBeing a role model Good CommunicationAnger Control

Characteristics of an Unhealthy Relationship: Unhealthy: ControlDependence HostilityIntimidation DishonestyPhysical Violence DisrespectSexual Violence

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Digital Relationship Abuse Use of technologies such as texting and social networking to bully, harass, stalk or intimidate a partner/friend. ● Tells you who you can and cannot be friends with on social media. ● Negative, insulting or even threatening messages online. ● Puts you down in their status updates. ● Sends you unwanted, explicit pictures and/or demands you send some in return.

Digital Relationship Abuse ● Pressures you to send explicit video or sexts. ● Steals or insists to be given your passwords. ● Constantly texts you and makes you feel like you cannot be separated from your phone or you will be criticized/punished. ● Looks through your phone frequently, checks your pictures, texts or calls. ● Tags you unkindly in pictures on Instagram, Twitter, etc.

Social Networking Safety You deserve to be in a healthy relationship, both in person and online. ● Only post things you want the public to see or know. ● Be protective of your personal information. ● Set boundaries and limits. ● Keep passwords private. Sharing passwords is not a requirement of being in a relationship. ● Don’t do or say anything online you wouldn’t do in person.

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