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Is your relationship good, bad or ugly?
Dating and being in love can be exciting – but sometimes it's totally confusing.
Should you be friends with your ex?
Been pressured to send a sexy pic?
Is jealousy a form of love?
How can you be good in bed?
Are you stupid for staying if things get ugly?
Love: the good, the bad and the ugly (www.lovegoodbadugly.com) answers these questions and more.
There's over 100 pages of advice, stories, and quizzes on the ups AND downs of meeting people, being in a relationship, sex and affection, and break ups.
Tips on how to keep a good relationship good, how to ask someone out and meeting people online. Ideas on where to draw the line on stuff like snooping, pressure for sex, jealousy and constant texts.
"He started out treating me really nicely. Then the warning signs crept in. He accused me of wanting to be with other guys, and got angry with me for this and any other reason he could find."
Read Beth’s story
"Although they might seem like signs of love, extreme jealousy and possessiveness are warning signs of violence or abuse in the future,” says Kiri Bear, one of the team behind the website.
If things in your relationship get ugly, the website answers common questions like:
Why are they treating me like this?
Should I leave?
Can I get them to change?
"He used to say things about my parents, he’d put them down... And he didn’t like me going out with friends. He’d crack it with me and get in a fight for no reason."
Read Poppy’s story
Get ideas on how to talk to friends or family about your relationship, feeling safe and getting support if you need it.
"Don’t be afraid to pick up the phone to talk to someone who never knows who you are. You can tell them whatever you like."
Read Donna’s story
The site is based on the stories and advice of over 1000 Australian young people who’ve experienced the bad and ugly sides of relationships.
It's made by the Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria (DVRCV) and VicHealth, through the Partners in Prevention program.
Go to http://lovegoodbadugly.com
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callumf
over 1 year ago
Reply Report( Mod edit - please see guidelines) i'm happy to have found a decent girl who is pretty, smart, amazing in every way....and has the most heart melting puppy dog eyes (i'm a guy and it melts me, she's amazing) i love her...
cheekyone
over 1 year ago
Reply ReportThere is no shame in getting help, My ex used to beat me up, call me names, and not let me see my friends and family, It made my life feel like it was not worth it, I suffered from pretty bad depression from it all, One night while he was at work, I hurt my self, to try and get out, he came home and found me, I was rushed to hospital, where I had to stay for a few nights, I was also forced into getting counselling, I always thought counselling was a waste off time, I was scared the first time i ever went, but after awhile i trusted my counsellor, I finally broke up with my partner, and now think about of a future for my self, and now want to help others who are going through what i did no one ever deserve to get hurt by there partner. You have the right to feel safe and happy and not feel presured into anything.. There is always help out there dont be afraid to get it, its the best thing you can do.