Dating abuse can happen to anyone, at any age, no matter what race or religion they are, and no matter what their level of education or economical background. Dating abuse also occurs in same sex relationships.

What do we mean when we talk about dating abuse?

Dating abuse isn't an argument every once in a while, or a bad mood after a bad day. Dating abuse (or Relationship Abuse) is a pattern of controlling behavior that someone uses against a girlfriend or boyfriend.

Abuse can cause injury and even death, but it doesn't have to be physical. It can include verbal and emotional abuse - constant insults, isolation from family and friends, name calling, controlling what someone wears-and it can also include sexual abuse.

 

Find out if you're being abused

If something about your relationship scares you, take the most important quiz of your life.
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Find out if you're being abusive

If you are concerned that you may be abusing your girlfriend or boyfriend, ask yourself these questions.
Are you abusive?

 

True teen stories of dating abuse

Read real stories of abusive relationships from real teenagers who were there.
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The surprising facts of dating abuse

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