Did you know?
Intimate partner violence can occur in all relationship types including those who are currently married, common-law or even in dating relationships.
When it comes to dating, here are some signs to look out for that are an indication of dating violence in a relationship:
- The person you are dating is jealous, possessive and constantly checking up on you
- Screams, yells and constantly puts you down, talking negatively to you
- The person is violent, grabs, hits, pushes or shoves you
- Brags about mistreating others, loses their temper easily, has a history of fighting
- Makes all the decisions in an attempt to control you
Source: Government of New Brunswick, Department of Justice and Public Safety. Intimate partner violence.
