Relationships

1. Name four indicators of a healthy relationship.

 

Answer:

                               1. communication: good clear communication should be                                     honest and respectful

                               2. boundaries: the physical and emotional limits a person                                     establishes 

                               3. equality: refers to the balance of the relationship

                               4. self-esteem: in a healthy relationship, people feel good                                     about who they are

2. Name three differences between a healthy and an unhealthy relationship.

Answer: 

                                Healthy                                     Unhealthy

                     1.  good communication            lack of communication      

                     2.  trust                                         no trust

                     3.  caring                                     abusive

                     4.  compromise                          possessiveness

3. Name three reasons why people stay in unhealthy relationships.

 

Answer:

                               1. fear     

                               2. think it's love

                               3. abusive background

                               4. no where else to go

4. Describe how abuse in a relationship can lead to more serious crimes.

Answer:

                               1. if your partner physically abuses you     

                               2. if your partner stalks or threatens you

                               3. if your partner forces you into physical acts

5. Name three signs of an abuser. 

Answer:

               

                               1. cannot control anger     

                               2. behavior is unpredictable

                               3. say they will change and promise not to do it again

6. Name three things you can do to safely get out of an abusive relationship.

Answer:

 

                

                               1. seek support before breaking the relationship off  -

                                    talk to family, friends or community services    

                               2. do not confront the abuser alone

                               3. find new friends or join new groups at school or in the community