Healthy Relationships/Unhealthy Relationships

 

FACT:  Average age for the first physically violent dating experience is 15.

FACT:  The majority of assaults take place in a home or a car.

FACT:  Jealousy is the most frequent trigger for dating violence.

FACT:  Many victims of dating violence believe that it is better having an abusive partner than no partner at all.

 

Healthy Relationships

respect            caring              like            love         laughing           fun      discussion         fairness         working together            empathy           consent trust      honesty       support       equality        good communication

 

 Unhealthy Relationships

fear         walking on eggshells        inequality          guilt        abuse             sexual assault        coercion         meanness          harsh            jealousy            hurt        insult    

 

Lots of times we think that people who may be in unhealthy and possibly abusive relationships are different than us. But it’s easy for anyone to end up in a situation that is not what we expect or hope for, for lots of reasons.

Violence in relationships can be PHYSICAL, MENTAL (also called verbal, emotional, psychological), SEXUAL, FINANCIAL. What it comes down to is that no one ever deserves to be hurt, no matter what.

EVERYONE deserves happy, healthy relationships in their life.         

 

If you need to speak with someone about relationship issues, please call:

Klinic Crisis Line 786-8686 or 1-888-322-3019

Facts of Life Line 947-9222 or 1-800-432-1957 (Tuesday and Thursday noon – 4pm)

Klinic Drop-In counselling 545 Broadway (Monday 12-7, Wednesday 12-7, Friday 12-4 and Saturday 12-4) Free, no appointment needed, confidential.