Warning Signs

Sometimes it’s hard to know when you might be in an unhealthy or abusive relationship until it’s too late. Here are some signs to look out for that might mean a relationship isn’t healthy:

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You have noticed a change in you friend's mood, personality, eating habits etc. since they have started dating their partner.

They skip classes or don’t participate in activities that they used to, can’t hang out with friends or family anymore because they have to be with dating partner- they become isolated.

Your friend has bruises, cuts, bite marks, burns, or scratches on their body that they can't explain.

You friend checks in with their partner after every class, and when out with friends because they don’t want to make their partner “worry” or “get upset.”

Their partner blames them for their behavior by saying, “If you weren't late I wouldn’t get so angry.”

Their partner can get violent sometimes.  They might have a history of fighting or sometimes brags about mistreating others.

Their partner tells them what to wear, who to hang out with and when they can see their friends.

Their partner is constantly jealous, possessive and controlling.  They keep tabs on your friend to see where they are, who they hang out with, and who they are talking to.

Their partner plays mind games and uses guilt trips like, "If you really loved me, you would..." or "I'll kill myself if you leave me," and other manipulative statements.

They break up and get back together all the time.  Their partner promises to change but never does.

Partner sometimes pressures them for intimacy, touches them when and where they don’t want to be touched or is sometimes forceful or scary around sex stuff.

Your friend apologizes for their partner's behavior and makes excuses for them.