Recommended Reading: Stay Informed
Un/healthy Relationships
- 4 Tips for Maintain a Healthy Long-Distance Relationship | One Love Foundation
- 9 Strategies for Quarantining in a Non-LGBTQ+ Affirming Environment | Them.
- 10 Signs of a Healthy Relationship | One Love Foundation
- 10 Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship | One Love Foundation
- Relationship Abuse in LGBTQI+ Communities | One Love Foundation
- This is What Domestic Violence Looks Like When You're LGBT | Buzz Feed News
- Healthy Conflict Resolution | The National Domestic Violence Hotline
- 5 Sneaky Behaviors That Are Actually Unhealthy | One Love Foundation
- 7 Questions to Ask Before Getting Back With An Ex | One Love Foundation
- Relationship Moving too Fast? Here's How To Tell Your Partner | One Love Foundation
- You Can Have a Mental Health Condition and a Healthy Relationship Too | One Love Foundation
- What is Your Relationship Strength Based on Your Myers-Briggs Personality Type | One Love Foundation
- Setting Boundaries in a Relationship | The National Domestic Violence Hotline
- Healthy Conflict: How to Let Someone Down Without Ghosting Them | One Love Foundation
- 3 Reasons to Stop Comparing Your Relationship to Other Couples on Social Media | One Love Foundation
- How To Tell Someone You're Not Looking for a Relationship | One Love Foundation
- How To Bounce Back From A Breakup | One Love Foundation
- What To Do If Your Crush Doesn't Like You Back | One Love Foundation
- How to Meet New People (Even When it's Scary AF) | One Love Foundation
- Coronavirus FAWs: What Are The New Dating Rules? And What About Hooking Up? | NPR
- The New Rules of Dating | NY Times
- Consent Explored | The National Domestic Violence Hotline.
- What Consent Looks Like | The Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
- Legal Role of Consent | RAINN
- Your Questions About Consent, Answered | One Love Foundation
- Persistence is NOT key (Opinion) | One Love Foundation
- Five Myths About Consent | One Love Foundation
- Types of Sexual Violence | RAINN
- Effects of Sexual Violence | RAINN
- 10 Things Men Can Do to Prevent Gender Violence | Media Education Foundation
- A Ridiculous Look at Victim Blaming - "James is dead" | Blue Seat Studios
- Intimate Partner Violence Overview | RAINN
- How to Help People Experiencing Domestic Violence during the Coronavirus Pandemic | Peace Over Violence
Educational Media
"Because I Love You" Video Series & Discussion Guide
Phrases like "Because I Love You" hold a lot of power. That's why they can be used to exert control. Learn to recognize when words of love are used to abuse in this thought-provoking video series.
"Love Labyrinth" Video & Discussion Guide
In an abusive relationship, sometimes it can feel like you're trapped with no ability to leave. Even the tiniest of behaviors from your partner can impact your self-esteem, independence, and ability to recognize the relationship you deserve. Learn to identify the troubling signs of abuse in this engaging short film.
"Couplets" Video Series & Discussion Guide
From One Love Foundation, The Couplets are a great way to help students and young adults understand unhealthy relationship behaviors.
Activities and Exercises
Healthy Relationships
- "How do you express your love?" Quiz | One Love Foundation
- "Am I in a healthy relationship?" Interactive Quiz | Loveisrespect.org
- "Am I A Good Partner" Interactive Quiz | Loveisrespect.org
Self Care & Wellness
- Using Stretching & Body Movements to Cope with Stress | Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR)