All the info you need to spot unhealthy behaviour, and what to do about it.
People often assume that abuse is physical violence, but that is not always the case.
If something doesn’t feel right in your relationship, it probably isn’t.
There are some common factors in relationships that might mean that it is unhealthy and even abusive.
Domestic abuse isn’t always physical. Coercive control is an act or a pattern of acts of assault, threats, humiliation and intimidation or other abuse that is used to harm, punish, or frighten their victim.
Many relationships that begin romantically can quickly become controlling, with partners reading emails, checking texts and locations of social media posts.
When supporting someone experiencing abuse, never put yourself in danger.
Abusive and unhealthy relationships can really mess with us emotionally, physically, and mentally. They leave us feeling helpless, insecure, and just messed up.
You might already be familiar with ’the silent treatment’, but what if we were to tell you that this can be a form of abuse…
If you are a young LGBTQ+ person facing abuse, there are resources and support available to help you.
Here are a few ways your partner might be isolating you without you even realising it.
If you were to review this site what score would you give it out of 10? —Please choose an option—12345678910
How easy to use do you find Love Respect? —Please choose an option—Very easyKinda easyI got a bit lostWay too difficult
Why have you come to Love Respect? —Please choose an option—For myself - just curiousFor myself - I think I might be in an unhealthy relationshipFor a friend or siblingFor my child or studentOther
If you could change one thing, what would it be and why? (optional)
What do you like best about us? (optional)
Anything else you’d like to tell us? (optional)
