{"id":371,"date":"2022-06-21T11:24:08","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T11:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/breakthecycle.org\/impact-substance-abuse-unhealthy-relationships\/"},"modified":"2023-11-30T22:24:16","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T22:24:16","slug":"impact-substance-abuse-unhealthy-relationships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.breakthecycle.org\/impact-substance-abuse-unhealthy-relationships\/","title":{"rendered":"Dating Violence Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"
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10 Things Not to Say on a First Date<\/a><\/h1>\n
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November 07, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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First dates are exciting for anyone, especially for young people who may not have gone out on a date! That said, a first date can also turn into the perfect storm of nerves, hormones and tactlessness. It can be really easy to screw up the date by saying or doing the wrong thing. If you want to make… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Leaving an Emotionally Abusive Relationship<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
November 04, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez recently admitted she’s been\u00a0in an emotionally abusive relationship in the past.<\/p>\n

“I’ve never gotten a black eye or a busted lip, but I’ve felt abused in one way or another: mentally, emotionally, verbally,” Lopez writes in new memoir, True Love. Sadly, J.Lo… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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5 Important Ways to Document Abuse<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
November 03, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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One threatening text may not be enough for someone to realize it\u2019s abuse, but multiple and repeated threatening texts are a pattern of behavior. The same goes for emails, phone calls, voicemails, and messages online. And often, when abuse happens digitally or verbally, it can escalate to something… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Fighting Fair With a Partner<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
October 22, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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Part of being in a healthy relationship is communicating effectively, including when someone feels angry or disappointed. Disagreements and fights are bound to happen in any relationship, which is why it\u2019s crucial to know how to fight fairly with a partner.<\/p>\n

What is unfair fighting? It\u2019s when one… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What Can Lawyers Do to Help Victims of Domestic Violence?<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
October 20, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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In many states, the laws are designed so that the victim can obtain a protection order or restraining order without a lawyer. But say there are children involved or there are issues with immigration. What if the abuser has a lawyer? If any of these pertain to your or your child\u2019s case, then it\u2019s a… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Connection Between Teen Dating, Adult Couples and Technology<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
October 15, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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Digital technology continues to eke a permanent place in American lives. How we communicate, who we meet, and how we meet them. How we manage our lives are increasingly dictated by the Internet, social media and cell phones. But how do couples in committed relationships, married or not, use… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Warning Signs of Abuse: Name Calling<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
October 10, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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Everyone jokes around and teases their family and friends. It\u2019s the same in a relationship. However, there\u2019s a line between being playful and rude. What happens when it goes from innocent teasing to insulting?<\/p>\n

One of the biggest red flags of an unhealthy or abusive relationship is name calling…. Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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This Animal is Not Appropriate During DVAM<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
October 08, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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Last week kicked off National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so we find it in bad taste that Maroon 5’s “Animals” video came out days before, glorifying stalker behavior.<\/p>\n

At RAINN, they feel that the video is a “dangerous depiction of a stalker’s fantasy.” We tend to agree. From the… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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An Overview of Domestic Violence in Nepal<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
October 03, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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In this post, our co-worker Sagar offers a perspective on domestic violence entirely different — and yet all too familiar — from the one we have in America. From cultural norms passed down over time, to legal progress filled with loopholes, it paints a startling and similar picture of datng abuse… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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It\u2019s National Domestic Violence Awareness Month!<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
September 30, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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Don\u2019t stay silent. It\u2019s time to speak up all month long.<\/p>\n

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which first began in 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence as a Day of Unity to connect battered women\u2019s advocates across the country.<\/p>\n

Domestic violence affects… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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#WhyIStayed Shows Why Dating Abuse is Complicated<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
September 10, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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One of the biggest misunderstandings about dating abuse is why a victim would remain victimized. Why don\u2019t they leave? Can\u2019t they just break up with their partner? What\u2019s holding them back?<\/p>\n

This line of questioning leads to further misconceptions: they must be weak, they must like the abuse or… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Tell CeeLo Green Why Consent Is So Important<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
September 04, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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This past week, Grammy Award-winning musician CeeLo Green pleaded no contest to slipping Ecstasy in a dinner date\u2019s drink in 2012, where he was sentenced to three years of formal probation and community service.<\/p>\n

Following his felony court case, the singer sent out some disturbing tweets:<\/p>\n

\u201c… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Impact of Substance Abuse on Unhealthy Relationships<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
August 11, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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Being in an unhealthy or abusive relationship is already a difficult situation. Alcohol and drug abuse only make matters worse. When a partner is under the influence, the risks of abuse on all levels – physical, verbal, emotional, digital and sexual – are all amplified, leading to a deeply… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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How to Obtain a Restraining Order Against an Abuser<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
July 30, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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If an abusive relationship has reached a point of danger, it may be time to seek a\u00a0restraining order, also known as a protection order. This makes it a crime for an abusive partner to come near or contact the victim in any way, including seeing them in person, calling, emailing, texting,… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Warning Signs: Is It Physical Abuse?<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
July 21, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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Dating abuse encompasses many types of abuse, including\u00a0physical,\u00a0emotional, verbal,\u00a0digital\u00a0and\u00a0sexual. The warning signs of physical abuse may not be as obvious as someone might think. Because relationships exist on a\u00a0spectrum,\u00a0it can be hard to tell when a… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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National Youth Advisory Board Retreat 2014 <\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
July 15, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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Last week, loveisrespect\u2019s awesome\u00a0National Youth Advisory Board (NYAB)\u00a0convened in the tranquil, picturesque North Carolina mountainside for their annual retreat. It was inspiring to see the 18 incredible NYAB members who could make it come from all over the country to learn how they can… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Relationship Between Alcoholism and Dating Abuse<\/span><\/div>\n
July 14, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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\u201cThat wasn\u2019t me. I was drunk. That\u2019s not who I am.\u201d<\/p>\n

Researchers at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and Florida State University found recently that men and women who have been drinking alcohol are at a greater risk of becoming physically and sexually aggressive with their…<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How Much Texting is Too Much?<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
July 07, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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How many texts do you think teens send in a day? Five? 20? 1,000?<\/p>\n

If you guess 1,000, you\u2019re not\u00a0that\u00a0far off. According to a study done by the\u00a0Pew Internet and American Life Project\u00a0in 2010, young people between the ages of 12 and 17 send more than 100 texts a day. \u201cIt… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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#VoicesHavePower Campaign Underway<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
June 30, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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At Break the Cycle, we work to inspire and support young people to build healthy relationships and create a culture without abuse. Dating violence affects millions of people every year, but people are still afraid to talk about it.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s time to start the conversation and bring hope to survivors… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What Is Rape?<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
June 24, 2014<\/span><\/div>\n
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During a presentation at a company event last week, Tmobile CEO John Legere compared the prices of AT&T and Verizon to rape, saying, \u201cthese high and might duopolists that are raping you for every penny you have.\u201d Although Legere apologized for the remarks, it brings up the issue of using… Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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