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Young People and Respectful Relationships
People want different things from a relationship. It can take time to find someone who wants the same as you.
Remember, it’s ok to take your time, and to ask yourself:
- What do I want from a relationship?
- What don’t I want?
- What qualities do I like in a person?
- What don’t I like?
A healthy relationship is based on RESPECT
A healthy relationship is when:
- you have fun together
- you both feel able to be yourself
- you can have different opinions and interests
- you can listen to each other
- you can both compromise, say sorry, and talk arguments out
- you don’t have to spend all your spare time together. You can spend time alone or with friends or family.
Expect and give respect in your relationships. If someone is treating you with respect, you feel:
- Safe and never scared of your partner
- Free to say no to things you don’t want to do
- Free to see friends & family when you want
- Free to express your opinions and beliefs
- Free to change your mind
- Good about yourself
- Supported to make your own decisions
- Free to end the relationship if you want to
You deserve to be treated with respect.
There are people you can talk to that won’t judge or criticise you.
Counsellors can listen and give support and ideas. Family members and friends can ring a service for advice on how to help too.
Kids Help Line – 24 hour telephone and online help for children and young people - phone 1800 55 1800 or visit www.kidshelp.com.au
Websites that can help:
When Love Hurts – ideas & legal info, stories and advice from other people who have experienced abuse, and a guide for friends and family on how to help
www.burstingthebubble.com – understanding and dealing with domestic violence
www.reachout.com.au – covers a wide range of topics, including relationships and friends
About Date Rape – information about date and acquaintance rape, services that can help, quizzes, stories
The Negotiating Consent Kit discusses safer sexual relationships, consent and date rape with young people and is available to high schools and youth services in NSW. Phone (02) 9716 2061 or contact vaw-unit@community.nsw.gov.au to order a copy.
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