Common Myths About Relationships

These misunderstands about young men, young women and dating can set the stage for unhealthy relationships:

1	Girls like guys who take charge on a date	True or False
2	When a date says "no," it really means "no."	True or False
3	If I just try a little harder, my date will treat me better	True or False
4	I bought dinner. My date owes me sex!	True or False
5	I know I’m being treated badly but without my date, I feel like nothing	True or False
6	Dating violence happens mostly to women	True or False
7	If I tell people that my date is abusive and violence they while think it is my fault	True or False

1	False Being bossy and controlling is very different from being strong and confident. No one likes to be controlled by another person.
2	True It’s always important to take people at their word. If a date says "no", that person means "no"
3	False Hitting or other kinds of abuse are never the fault of the person who is mistreated! The abuser not the victim needs to change their behavior
4	False Your date might owe you thanks for a nice evening, but that’s all. Remember, in a healthy relationship, both people are equal
5	False Sometimes, it may feel like an unhealthy relationship is better than none at all. Your feelings and needs are important and treating one another with respect is the only way to have a good relationship
6	True Girls are far more likely than boys to be victims of dating violence. The US Bureau of Justice reports that 95% of the reported incidents of assaults in heterosexual relationships are committed by males
7	False It is common for abusers to say their dates are to blame. In turn, the victims think people will hold them responsible for the trouble. In fact, victims of abuse are never to blame! By breaking the silence about the abuse, victims are likely to find the help they need.