If you are in a relationship
where you do not know the other person very
well or if there are some indications of abusive
patterns in an ongoing relationship you need
to exercise caution. • Stay in touch with
your friends and stay involved in activities
that you enjoy.
• Tell family members, colleagues or responsible
friends about what is happening. They could
help you screen calls.
• Try not to be alone with your partner, or
to be alone in an isolated or deserted location.
Go out to public places.
• Try to go out with a group of people or
at least one other couple.
• Let other people know what your plans are
and where you will be.
• Try not to be dependent on your partner
to pick up or drop you.
• Before leaving home to go somewhere, let
other people know what your plans are and
where you'll be and when.
• Trust your instincts. If you feel you are
in danger, get help immediately.
• Change your routine, don't always use the
same route and avoid traveling alone.
• Make a list of phone numbers, including
crisis lines, and supportive friends whom
you can call when you are worried or upset.
• If you plan to break up with your partner,
do so in a public place. Let other people
know that you plan to break up with your partner
and let them know where you'll be and when.
Remember - everyone
has rights in a relationship
Keep in mind that you have the right:
• To trust yourself and your instincts;
• To be respected as a person;
• To change your mind;
• To express your feelings;
• To refuse a date;
• To not be physically, emotionally, or
sexually abused;
• To break up with someone who makes you
feel bad.
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