Step 1
Being in love involves being loyal. Just ask pop star Rihanna what her thoughts are today after her boyfriend, Chris Brown, t the crap out of her.So, ask yourself these questions: *Do you feel nervous when you're together?*Are you careful what you say to avoid angering your partner? *Do you feel pressured to have sex? *Are you afraid to disagree? *Does your partner humiliate you in public? *Does jealousy prevent you from being with friends/family members? *Are you falsely accused of seeing/flirting with other people. *Does your partner make excuses for his/her behavior citing alcohol or stress? *Does your partner threaten to kill himself if you break up? *Does your partner frighten you with violence? *Does your partner show remorse and promise to change after a beating? (see above)If you answered yes to even ONE, you may be in an abusive situation.
Step 2
THE DATING BILL OF RIGHTS: If you have "teenagers" teach them to remember that every single dating person is entitled to the following rights:* To be treated with respect always. * To be in a healthy relationship.* Not to be hurt physically or emotionally. (see Rihanna/Brown above)* To refuse sex or affection at any time. * To have friends and activities apart from boyfriend/girlfriend. * To just say NO. * To feel safe in their relationships. * To be treated as an equal.* To end a relationship.
Step 3
Note: Each year 25 percent of all teens report experiencing physical, emotional or sexual violence that has been perpetrated by a dating partner. And one out of five high school girls has been sexually or physically abused while with a companion she regarded as her boyfriend.
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