Crossing the line
Sometimes people make choices and do things which are unmistakably crossing the line.
When it comes to healthy relationships, there are a few important things to consider to ensure you are always on the right side of the line. Like trust, respect and open communication.
| Crossing The Line | Respecting The Line |
|---|---|
| Intentionally using violence (directly or indirectly) against another person. | Using open and honest communication to help solve your problems, rather than resorting to violent or aggressive behaviour or emotional or psychological abuse. |
| Making threats to intimidate (directly or indirectly) another person who believes the threats will be carried out. | Giving others some personal space when they need it. Not just physical space, but also by limiting things like calls, Facebook, MySpace and texts. |
| Stalking another person at a place where they are known to visit regularly (home, work, social or leisure) | Building relationships with people around you based on trust and respect, and looking out for your friends when they need help or advice with their relationships. |
| Using threats to cause fear or hurt towards another person. | Helping your friends by helping to stop the spread of rumours and photos which could cause hurt to someone. |
| Forcing or tricking another into sexual acts against their will or consent. | Obtaining consent from the other person for all sexual activity. |
