RELATIONSHIPS

Hi Wise Women,

We spend a lot of time dealing with relationships and relationship issues, don't we? 

Girlfriends, boyfriends, family, etc.....relationships are everywhere.  If a relationship is not healthy, then it may be emotionally time-consuming.  Here is an excerpt from a Planned Parenthood pamphlet:

Healthy relationships are based on mutual respect and trust.  Coercive or abusive relationships are based on manipulation, pressure and force and they are unhealthy.  Think honestly about your relationship.  Answer "Yes" or "No" to the following questions:

___Does my boyfriend/girlfriend try to tell me what to do, how to dress, who to be with?
___Do I spend most of my time worrying about our relationship?
___Does she/he ignore me or disrespect me when friends are around?
___Have I quit doing things I used to enjoy since I've become involved with this person?
___Has my girlfriend/boyfriend ever threatened or intimidated me?
___Has my my girlfriend/boyfriend ever physically harmed me?
___Does my boyfriend/girlfriend insult me, put me down or make me feel bad about myself or my body?

If you answered "yes" to ANY of the above questions you may be involved in an unhealthy and manipulative relationship.

You deserve the best!  Don't waste time on unhealthy relationships. 

GSE