PLS FAST 30 POINTS!! Sarah has been dating Aiden for about six months. At first, they had a lot of fun together. He made her feel really special. Now, Sarah feels trapped. Aiden has fits of jealousy if she talks to another boy, even when the teacher assigns her to work with a boy as part of a group project. Aiden insists that Sarah spend every Friday and Saturday night alone with him, and Sarah is losing touch with her friends. When Sarah did not answer one of Aiden’s texts right away, he gave her the silent treatment for days. When Sarah tried to talk to Aidan about it, he lost his temper and punched her in the face. Consider this scenario as you answer the following questions. What internal factors might be influencing Sarah’s decision to stay in this relationship?
What external factors might be influencing Sarah’s decision to stay in this relationship?
What advice would you give Sarah if you were her friend?