Serenity Main Office
1015 Hwy 62 West
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 424-7576

SAFE DATING

Dating is usually the first step in forming long lasting partnerships. How we pick a partner, treat a partner, and allow ourselves to be treated by a partner are all important aspects of all relationships.


WHAT IS SAFE DATING?


Safe dating relationships will have the following characteristics:

  • Both partners respect each other and their opinions

  • Both partners support and encourage the other’s goals and ambitions

  • Both partners encourage the other to have their own friends

  • Both partners communicate openly and honestly

  • Both partners accept the differences between them.


In a healthy dating relationship, one partner would never ask another to do something they were uncomfortable with, or that could damage their reputation, such as sexting, cybering, or making sex a relationship must. If you are not sure about your relationship or you want to make sure that you know what a healthy relationship looks like, you can download and work on the safe dating worksheets below.


WAYS I WANT TO TREAT A DATING PARTNER

WAYS I WANT TO BE TREATED BY A DATING PARTNER


*If you find warning signs or fear that you are in an unsafe dating relationship, contact an older person for help or contact Serenity's 24-hour hotline by calling (870)424-SAFE (7233).