Childhood Trauma is No Excuse for Abusive Behavior
by Bri & Nicole, loveisrespect advocates Here at loveisrespect, we often talk with people who are experiencing abuse in their relationship, and they want to…
Things That Crossed the Line for Me
By Leah Zeiger This article is the second part of a two part series. Read part one, Defining the Line. As a 22-year-old…
Defining the Line
By Leah Zeiger As a 22-year-old woman, I often look back to seven years ago, when a 15-year-old version of myself…
Trust is Hard, So Should We Share Passwords?
By Jessica, a loveisrespect Advocate Sometimes trust can feel like an elusive concept. Throughout our lives, we receive a lot…
Too Good to Be True?
by Heather, a loveisrespect Advocate We’ve all seen the movies and heard the songs about whirlwind romances that turn into lifelong soulmates…but unfortunately here…
How Can I Get What I Want and Need From My Relationship?
by Paige, a loveisrespect Advocate Healthy relationships require work from everyone involved—one person can’t make an unhealthy or abusive relationship healthy again by themselves. We often hear from people hoping to…