Teen Dating

Healthy
Relationships

We believe that every teenager deserves to be safe, respected, and supported in their relationships. Here, you will find essential information, resources, and tools to navigate these important aspects of your life. By educating yourself and seeking support when needed, you're taking important steps toward building safe and fulfilling relationships.

In a healthy relationship, you...

- Understand consent and boundaries

-Build communication skills and conflict resolution

-Recognize signs of an unhealthy or abusive relationship

-Build self-esteem and set realistic expectations

-Seek help if necessary and support friends in need

Spotlight on Digital Abuse

Digital dating abuse is the use of technology (like texting or social media) to bully, harass, stalk, or intimidate a partner. This behavior is often a form of verbal or emotional abuse, conducted online.

Learn more about how to deal with different forms of abuse, including digital abuse, at loveisrespect.org.

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Online Safety

In today's digital age, it is crucial to be aware of potential risks and practice online safety. Focus on staying safe and protected while using the internet and social media platforms with these tips...

- Learn to identify online predators and grooming behaviors

- Protect your personal information and maintain privacy settings

- Recognize cyberbullying and strategies for addressing it

- Practice social media etiquette and responsible online behavior

- Report abusive or threatening online content

Teen Dating Violence Prevention & Resources

Am I a Good Partner?

Take the Quiz

Take this quick quiz at loveisrespect.org to see if your own behaviors as someone's partner may be unhealthy or abusive. The first step in improving your relationship is becoming aware of your behavior and taking responsibility.

Is Your Relationship Healthy?

Take the Quiz

Everyone deserves to be in a safe and healthy relationship. Do you know if your relationship is healthy? Loveisrespect.org created a quiz for you to find out.

How Would You Help Someone?

Take the Quiz

Take this quiz from loveisrespect.org to see if you are willing and able to help someone who is in an abusive relationship.

Relationship Spectrum

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All relationships exist on a spectrum from healthy to abusive, with unhealthy relationships somewhere in the middle. If you recognize any of the warning signs, it may be an indication that your relationship is abusive.

Facts:

Dating violence is more common than you may think, especially among teens and young adults: 1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before they become adults. And nearly half (43%) of U.S. college women report experiencing violent or abusive dating behaviors.

Early Warning Signs

of a Potentially Abusive Partner

Watch the Red Flag Behaviors video series

to learn more about signs that you may have a

potentially abusive partner.