WHAT IS YOUR RELATIONSHIP LIKE?
- Does
your partner ever get so jealous that you stop seeing friends or doing
activities that you enjoy?
- Does
your date or partner make fun of you, your family or friends in a
way that hurts your feelings?
- Do you
make decisions mutually about what to do during your time together
and about the extent of your sexual activity?
- Do you
feel comfortable saying "no" to your date or partner?
- Has your
date or partner ever threatened you or someone or something you care
about to get what they want?
- Has your
date or partner ever pushed, slapped or hit you?
- Do you
ever feel pressured by your date or partner to do things that you
don't approve of, or that make you feel uncomfortable?
- Does
your date or partner help you to feel good about yourself?
- Does
your partner listen to and respect your opinions and wishes?
- Does
your date or partner blame you for everything that goes wrong, insult
you or put you down?
- Does
your date or partner want to be the only one in charge of your relationship?
- Are you
fearful of your partner?
- Do you
change your behaviour for fear of negative consequences?
If you answered
YES to questions 3, 4, 8 and 9, it is likely that your relationship
is good for you and your partner. If you answered YES to any of the
other questions, you may be in an unhealthy relationship that will likely
get worse over time.
Adapted from: The Body Shop, Expect Respect flyer
Further adapted by the London Abused Women's Centre, 2002