Unhealthy relationships

5 Quotes that Show How Dads Can Help Daughters Avoid Abusive Relationships The moment when your daughter begins to date is probably one of the most frightening times for any father. As a parent, you have spent years doing everything you can to protect your daughter from the world, so it can be hard to […]

When many people hear that someone is in an unhealthy or abusive relationship, their first question is, “Why don’t they leave?” If you’ve never been through an abusive relationship, this sort of response might seem logical. Just throw the deuces up and move on with your life – right? But here's the thing – when [...]

Photo courtesy of E! Online We’ve all heard the sad news – Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell from season 20 of The Bachelor have called it quits. Ben won us over with his adorably sweet personality and boy-next-door demeanor, and Lauren was a seemingly perfect fit for him. Not only is the breakup upsetting because […]

Colossal isn’t a movie that you would expect to end up being a lengthy and important depiction of an abusive relationship. The film, starring Anne Hathaway, Jason Sudeikis and Dan Stevens, depicts Gloria (Hathaway) as an out-of-work writer who leaves New York City after her boyfriend kicks her out. Much of the movie centers around […]

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, also known as SAAM. In honor of this very important month, we’re featuring this guest post from our friends at End Rape on Campus (EROC). The Statistics Every 98 seconds, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted. Over half of these people are between the ages of 18 and […]

When I was 7—on the fins of The Little Mermaid and before the magical carpet threads of Aladdin—Disney released Beauty & the Beast. And this is where my story and complete love affair begins. I wasn’t your typical kid that could watch a movie on repeat—in fact, my parents were lucky if they could get me to sit down […]

A Closer Look at Unhealthy Behaviors in the Fifty Shades Trilogy What love story these days wouldn’t be complete without a little drama? The buzz surrounding the latest release of the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy, “Fifty Shades Darker,” shows how the media has normalized controlling, abusive behavior. Pop-culture glamorizes unhealthy relationships and convinces us […]

1 in 3 adolescents is a victim of abuse by a dating partner. February is the month of love and heart health (cue the red wine). It’s the month to commemorate Black and LGBT history. It’s also Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, an issue that is all too common among young people. The Statistics Each […]

Have you ever questioned yourself after an argument with someone? Maybe they make you second-guess your memory of something that happened or they downplay your feelings, causing you to question if you’re overreacting. They turn the story around to make it seem like you are at fault, deflecting attention and blame away from them to [...]