5 Common Relationship Behaviors That Are Actually Red Flags
Back when I was a middle school counselor, I talked a lot with teens who were just starting to explore romantic relationships. This was a pivotal time for them, when they were deciding what...
View ArticleThe 4 Most Common Ways I See Dating Abuse Play Out in Teens
Teens (and people of all ages) often think of abuse as only physical violence. But that’s far from the truth. Emotional abuse is real abuse, and as a social worker at the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health...
View ArticleRecognizing Emotional Abuse in Young People
Emotional abuse is abuse. I shouldn’t have to say it, but all too often people wait for bruises to appear before considering a relationship “actually” abusive. Psychological pain can be just as...
View ArticleWhat Stalking Really Looks Like for Teens
It begins like any high school romance: Boy meets Girl. Boy asks for Girl’s number. They start to date. Boy shows his devotion by waiting for Girl outside all of her classes, and texting and messaging...
View ArticleYour Healthy Relationship Roundup
Relationships can be complicated, especially when dating is new for you or your partner. It can take some time to figure out what you want, what your boundaries are, how to communicate, and so much...
View ArticleYou Asked It: My BF Wants My Password
My boyfriend is upset I won’t give him my phone password. He keeps saying I’m hiding something and asking why I don’t trust him. I don’t have anything to hide—I just feel weird about it. Am I making a...
View ArticleYou Asked It: Caught in a Bad Romance?
My girlfriend got really mad at me because I told her that I wanted to spend Friday night with my friends. We’ve been spending all our time together, and even though I really like her, I also want some...
View ArticleYou Asked It: Can a Relationship be “Mutually Abusive”?
No, relationships cannot be mutually abusive. Here’s why “mutual abuse” is a myth. In an unhealthy relationship, it’s possible for both partners to act in unhealthy ways. This might look like getting...
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