Warning signs of an abusive relationship you should be aware of...

• Blames you for his/her anger.
• Serious drug or alcohol use. 
• History of violent behavior.
• History of discipline problems.
• Threatens others regularly.
• Insults you or calls you names.
• Trouble controlling feelings of anger.
• Tells you what to wear, what to do or how to act.
• Threatens or intimidates you in order to get their way.
• Prevents you from spending time with friends or family.
• Overly jealous or possessive.
• Won't accept breaking up.
• Pressures or forces you to have sex.

If you are in a dangerous relationship don’t ignore the signs due to denial, and don’t get the idea that you can change them, because more than likely... you can’t. Here are a few places you can go for help.

National Domestic Violence hotline: Free and Confidential
1.800.799.7233

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
1.866.331.9474

Love Doesn’t Have to Hurt 
 

Teen  Line
1.800.852.8336

 Dating Violence

See It, Stop It
Teen Website on how to help detect and aid in dating violence