Teen Dating Violence Doesn’t Actually Start Out Like That

Teen dating violence doesn’t start with a shove or a threat. It starts with early signs: tactics that wear the victim down mentally, long before anyone uses the word “abuse.” Here’s what the early signs actually looks like—and why prevention campaigns aren’t working.
“Honesty” vs Put-Downs: How to Tell the Difference

The same old w(h)ine in new bottles: put-downs disguised as honesty. Once you understand this manipulation tactic, you can’t be fooled by it anymore. Here’s what to look for.