Healthy relationships are not perfect, but healthy relationships
make both people feel respected, supported and safe
problems can be safely addressed
and conflict and disagreement can lead to productive change
Cultivating and maintaining healthy relationships involves intentional effort, self-reflection, and a commitment to personal growth.
Healthy Relationship | Unhealthy Relationship |
Respect | Disrespect |
Trust | Jealousy |
Honest | Betrayal |
Individually | Control |
Equality | Manipulation |
Encouragement | Belittling |
Self-confidence | Intimidation |
Being in a healthy relationship means…
...loving, respecting, and taking care of yourself and your partner...respecting individuality...doing things with friends and family and having activities independent of each other....discussing things, allowing for differences of opinion, and compromising equally...trusting your partner....listening to each other without judgment...taking responsibility for your actions and feelings....respecting each other’s need and right for privacy...resolving conflicts in a peaceful and nonviolent way....sharing decisions about things affecting both partners...and learning more about each other.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
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