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One Love Foundation is a national non-profit organization with the goal of ending relationship abuse. We empower young people with the tools and resources they need to see the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships and bring life-saving prevention education to their communities.

Do you know the signs of an unhealthy connection?

Spotting the signs of an unhealthy relationship can be difficult. Get our companion guide and learn what the warning signs look like in our latest campaign
Companion guide

KNOW THE FACTS: WHY PREVENTION IS IMPORTANT

More than 1 in 3 women will be in an abusive relationship in their lifetimes
Nearly 1 in 3 men will be in an abusive relationship in their lifetime
1 in 2 trans or nonbinary people will be in an abusive relationship in their lifetime

10 Signs of an unhealthy relationship

Intensity

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When someone expresses very extreme feelings and over-the-top behavior that feels overwhelming.

Manipulation

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When someone tries to control your decisions, actions, or emotions.

Sabotage

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When someone purposely ruins your reputation, achievements, or success.

Guilting

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When someone makes you feel responsible for their actions or makes you feel like it’s your job to keep them happy.

Deflecting Responsibility

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When someone repeatedly makes excuses for their unhealthy behavior.

Possessiveness

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When someone is jealous to a point where they try to control who you spend time with and what you do.

Isolation

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When someone keeps you away from friends, family, or other people.

Belittling

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When someone does and says things to make you feel bad about yourself.

Volatility

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When someone has a really strong, unpredictable reaction that makes you feel scared, confused or intimidated.

Betrayal

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When someone is disloyal or acts in an intentionally dishonest way.

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