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Stop Domestic Violence The Women's Coalition of St. Croix
P.O. Box 222734
Christiansted, VI 00822-2734

Telephone: (340)773-9272
Facsimile: (340)773-9062

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Avoiding a Bad Relationship

We hope the following tips give you a better understanding of how you can avoid a bad relationship. Accept responsibility and watch out for yourself.

Communicate clearly

  • Make clear to your partner how you expect to be treated. Let your
  • partner know you will not tolerate any kind of abuse.
  • Be honest in your communications.

Avoid dangerous situations

  • Avoid places where you’ll be alone until you get to know your partner.
  • Double-date or hang-out together with other friends.
  • Let someone know what your plans are for the evening.

Be in control

  • Don’t be helpless or “in debt” to a dating partner.
  • Have your own way to get home.
  • Pay your own way.
  • Don’t use alcohol or other drugs. These substances can severely hamper your ability to think clearly and act quickly if you find yourself in a dangerous situation.

Be careful – Think twice about going out with someone who:

  • often puts down men or women with comments such as “Girls are so stupid” or “Guys are such jerks.”
  • uses alcohol or other drugs
  • enjoys pornography and looking at “dirty pictures.”
  • wants to be in control of where you go, what you do, who you see, etc.
  • gets angry and aggressive very easily.
  • uses physical force (squeezing, pushing, etc.).
  • drives recklessly especially with you in the car