Dating violence is repeated physical, emotional or sexual abuse used to frighten, hurt, and control a girlfriend or boyfriend. In a violent dating relationship, one person is afraid of and intimidated by the other. If any of these are happening in your relationship, talk to someone. Without help, the abuse is likely to continue and even worsen. Red flags are warning signs that the relationship is likely to become violent.
Green flags mean that the relationship is probably healthy.
For instance, agreeing to be respectful and honest builds trust in relationships. No single relationship should isolate us from our friends or families. Most importantly, remember that you are not responsible for the abuse. Abusers make a conscious choice to be violent and intimidating. They use their anger as a tool to gain power and control over their victims.