Developed by Sojourner Truth House
Community Education Staff
Compare your relationship with the
following statements by answering true or false.
- Actions speak louder than words. In my relationship promises
are made and kept.
- In my relationship, we are patient with each other. We are always
getting to know each other better.
- Both my partner and I have friends outside of our relationship
with whom we keep in touch.
- I never have to worry about being physically or sexually harmed
in my relationship.
- I can be myself. My partner does not tell me how to dress or
where I can go.
- In my relationship, we do not dwell on past mistakes. We learn
from them and move on.
- My relationship is not free of problems, but we have the ability
to work them out in a healthy way.
- In my relationship we are open and honest and allow space for
each other to grow.
- In my relationship we disagree, but disagreements never turn
abusive.
If you
answered true to all the statements, congratulations! Your relationship
is healthy.
If you answered false to any of the statements, your relationship
is showing unhealthy signs.
Quick Involvement
The relationship is moving faster than you are comfortable with.
Controlling
Your partner can "sweet talk" you into doing things that
you are not comfortable doing.
Jealousy/Possessiveness
Your partner checks up on you, makes unfounded accusations and often
questions you about where you were and who you were with.
Uses Force
Your partner holds you down, pushes, shoves, slaps, kicks, and/or
hits you.
If
your relationship shows unhealthy signs, you could be in danger.
To discuss your relationship problems confidentially, call:
(414) 933-2722
NOTE: The "Healthy Relationship Test" was developed by
Sojourner Truth House Community Education staff. To arrange a presentation
on domestic violence made to your church, school, office, workplace,
group or club, please contact us at 414-643-1777.
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Updated: 09/17/2007
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