The Line is for young people aged 14+ years.

What's okay and what's not when it comes to sex, dating and relationships.

It feels like

The end of the world

But it isn't

All the stuff you should know

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  • Relationships
What actually are boundaries?
Have you ever wondered what boundaries are? That word comes up lots, and it's important to know what it means.
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  • Sex
Quiz: Do you recognise pressure for sex?
Think you understand sexual consent? Take this quiz to spot when your actions might be crossing a line with tips on how to respect boundaries.
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  • Dating
6 Signs They're Not Into You (And When to Back Off)
Love can be confusing. In your eyes, they are the smartest, hottest, funniest person on earth and your perfect soulmate.
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  • Relationships
When they cross the line: How to spot disrespect early
We all know what respect in a relationship looks like, but sometimes disrespect isn’t quite as easy to spot.
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  • Relationships
How To Respect Someone’s Need For Space (Without Taking It Personally)
So, they’ve asked for space. Not ghosted you. Not said it’s over. They just asked for some time to themselves, and suddenly, your brain started running laps.
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  • Relationships
Is This Caring Or controlling? 5 Ways to Tell the Difference
We all get it, feeling cared about feels good. It’s natural to want to feel supported and looked after in a relationship.
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  • Relationships
Are you controlling in your relationship?
Violent and controlling behaviour in a relationship isn’t always obvious.
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  • Relationships
What makes a relationship toxic? Signs of poisonous behaviour explained
You asked us, 'What makes a relationship toxic'? So, we asked our online community for their thoughts. Here’s what they had to say.