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Relationships
Relationships
Relationships can make us feel fantastic! But a fight with a close friend can really hurt. It's also upsetting when the people closest to you, like your family, don't seem to get you. Plus, relationships can be very confusing, especially when they change as you get older.
Girlshealth.gov has tips for building strong, happy, and healthy relationships of all kinds. Some top topics include:
- Forming healthy relationships
- Working out problems in relationships
- Making friends
- Dating
- Getting along with family
- Connecting to your community
Staying safe in relationships
No one has the right to hurt you emotionally or physically. Learn how to deal with possible relationship dangers by reading our safety in relationships topics:
Get help
Are you or a friend feeling unsafe in a relationship? If so, get help right away from an adult you trust, such as a parent or guardian, teacher, doctor, nurse, or counselor. You also can contact the following:
- Crisistextline.org – by text
- Loveisrespect.org teen dating abuse helpline – by text, live chat, or by calling 866-331-9474
- The National Sexual Assault Hotline – by live chat or by calling 800-656-HOPE (800-656-4673)
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline – by live chat or by calling 800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233)
- Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline – by calling 800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4663)
These hotlines are free, private, and open 24 hours a day. The people there want to help you.
Content last reviewed September 16, 2015
Page last updated November 02, 2015
