Safety precautions in a relationship are essential for creating a healthy and secure environment. Taking steps to ensure safety fosters trust and emotional well-being. By prioritizing safety, individuals can build stronger connections and nurture healthier bonds with their loved ones.
Some measures that can help maintain a safe and respectful relationship:
•Stay in touch with your friends and stay involved in activities that you enjoy.
•Tell family members, colleagues or responsible friends about what is happening. They could help you screen calls.
•Try not to be alone with your partner in an isolated or deserted location. Go out to public places.
•Try to go out with a group of people or at least one other couple.
•Before leaving home, let other people know what your plans are, where you will be and when you will return
•Try not to be dependent on your partner to pick up or drop you.
•Trust your instincts. If you feel you are in danger, get help immediately.
•Change your routine, don't always use the same route and avoid travelling alone.
•Make a list of phone numbers, including crisis lines, and supportive friends whom you can call when you are worried or upset.
•If you plan to break up with your partner, do so in a public place. Let other people know that you plan to break up with your partner and let them know where you'll be and when.
Remember - everyone has rights in a relationship
Keep in mind that you have the right:
•To trust yourself and your instincts.
•To be respected as a person.
•To change your mind.
•To express your feelings.
•To refuse a date.
•To not be physically, emotionally, or sexually abused.
•To break up with someone who makes you feel bad.
If you would like to discuss this further or need some help or support in this or any other area, our counsellors would be happy to help.
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