JBWS - Jersey Battered Women's Service














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Relationship Quiz

Please check all that apply to you and your relationship.

When you and your partner are together, s/he calls you names, puts you down in front of other people.
Your partner puts you down and calls you names when you are alone.
Your partner tells you what clothes to wear.
Your partner tells you what friends you can see.
Your partner acts extremely jealous when you talk to other boys/girls, even when it is completely innocent.
You have to check in with your partner at certain times.
Your partner is always checking up on you, calling or texting you, and demanding to know where you have been and whom you have been with.
You seem to worry about upsetting your partner or making him/her angry.
You are giving things up that are important to you, such as spending time with friends or other activities, and are becoming more isolated.
Your partner may threaten to hurt him/herself if you ever leave the relationship. Your partner say things such as: "I'm nothing without you," or "You are my whole world."
Your partner has dramatic mood swings from being jealous, controlling or angry to being sweet, charming and loving.
Your partner may get "too angry." Your partner hits walls, yells loudly, calls you names, or actually threatens others with violence.
Your partner slaps, shoves, hits or kicks you.

If you have checked some of the statements above, your relationship is unhealthy and may be abusive. Specially trained counselors are available on the 24-hour helpline to discuss your quiz answers and offer support. They can also tell you about available counseling services, if and when you are ready.

In addition, you can visit TeenHealthFX.com, an online resource to answer teens' anonymous questions about their health, relationships, bodies and sexuality.


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