Quiz #1
Take this quiz to help figure out if you’re experiencing abuse in your relationship.
Read statements 1-8 and think about your answers.
- I’m scared of talking to/spending time with, or hugging other people because my partner may get angry.
- I have to check in with my partner about where I’m going or they will get angry.
- My partner calls and texts me all day long and gets angry if I don’t respond.
- I feel embarrassed about how my partner treats me.
- My partner has pushed, slapped, or hit me.
- My partner likes to choose what I wear.
- My partner has said things such as, “Why do you make me so angry” or “Why do you make me treat you this way.”
- I’m fearful of my partner and worry about ending the relationship.
If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions it’s possible that you have experienced some dating violence in your relationship. It is important to remember that abuse is never your fault. Visit our other guides to learn more about dating violence and how to get help.
Quiz #2
Take this quiz to help figure out if you’re behaving violently in your relationship.
Read statements 1-8 and think about your answers.
- I get very angry when I see my partner talking to, spending time with, hugging, texting, or social networking with another person.
- I need to know where my partner is most (or all) of the time.
- Calling and texting my partner all day long shows them how much I care about them.
- I feel guilty or ashamed about how angry I become with my partner.
- I’ve pushed, slapped, or hit my partner.
- I have strong preferences about what my partner wears.
- My partner gets me so angry that I sometimes feel out of control.
- I’m concerned about the way I treat my partner.
If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions it’s possible that you’ve been behaving abusively towards your partner. It’s important to get help now to stop the cycle of dating violence.
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