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The holidays are a time for family, good food, and—let’s be real—sometimes intense conversations. Whether it’s politics, lifestyle choices, or big opinions, here’s how to keep things calm and healthy using One Love’s 10 signs of a healthy relationship. Plus, tips for bringing a partner into these situations.  Trust Trust that your family has good […]

Please share this blog with your network across social media, or email it to someone to show your continued support. Every share spreads awareness and helps save more lives.  “I give to One Love because education can stop abuse before it starts. Will you join me?”  In 2010, Yeardley Love was tragically killed by her […]

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This blog includes content and language related to relationship abuse. Please read with care. 💙 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to illuminate the often-hidden struggles faced by individuals in abusive relationships. At One Love, we believe that sharing stories empowers survivors and helps others recognize the signs of relationship […]

Summer flings and friendships can feel fleeting. So why is parting ways so damn hard? It’s because, even in a few short months, people can make a big impact on our lives. Here’s how to navigate the end of a summer romance or friendship in a healthy way.  Be Real and Honest  First things first, […]

“What did you do to provoke them?”  “Was there alcohol involved?”  “Why haven’t you left yet?”   * These questions are commonly referred to as victim blaming – when a friend, colleague, or acquaintance says things to imply that you might have done something to deserve the abuse. These perspectives and mindsets are harmful on a […]

Written by Writer’s Corps member Katie Moino I want you to be honest with yourself: Do you sometimes have texting anxiety? It’s totally okay if you do! In fact, I’d say most of us do. While texting is nice because it gives you the time to really think about what you want to say, it […]

Ding! Your phone goes off. It’s a message from that person you’ve been talking to on a dating app. They want to know if you want to get dinner sometime this week. You hesitate. You’ve been talking with this person for about a week, and they seem nice, but are you ready to meet up? […]

 Written by Writer’s Corps member Rachel Kearns  Enough is enough. The endless texting, the constant demands for your attention, every like on Instagram tracked and questioned. Whether you’ve read our post on 10 Unhealthy Signs in Digital Relationships or are learning to set your own boundaries, here you’ll find the next steps in protecting yourself […]

We know that leaving an abusive partner is incredibly difficult and dangerous. And there are tons of reasons (like hoping things will get better or go back to how they were in the beginning) why people stay in relationships that are toxic, but the truth is abuse only gets more dangerous over time. Knowing the […]