Teens - Dating Violence
Love Is...Love Isn't
There are many ways we can talk about love. But there are certain images and words describing what love is that lead to confusion and sometimes to bad situations if acted on. In fact some of these messages are actually what love isn't. There are many things about love that can't be summed up in word. Here are two lists to help you decide what love is or isn't. These lists are to help you decide how you want to be treated.
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Love isn't: |
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Responsibility
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Jealousy |
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Pleasure
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Pain |
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Caring
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Being one-up |
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Trust
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Self-centeredness |
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Sharing
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Getting Pregnant |
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Closeness
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Dependency |
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Vulnerability
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Intimidation |
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Respect
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Fear |
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Strong Feelings |
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Expecting all your needs to be met |
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Hard Work
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Possessiveness |
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Commitment
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Violence |
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Honesty
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Obession |
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Communication
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Cruelty |
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Negotiating |
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Making someone pregnant
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Appreciating Differences
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Giving Up Yourself |
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Openness
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Scoring
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Friendship
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Proving yourself manipulative
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Cooperation
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Resources:
9 - 1 - 1
Hands of Hope Resource Center: 1-800-296-1657 or 1-888-732-2319
Minnesota Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 1-866-223-1111
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
RAINN (National Sexual Assault Hotline): 1-800-656-HOPE
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