Foundations of Safety
This grows when your actions consistently match your words
What is Trust?
This prevents resentment by directly expressing feelings instead of expecting mind reading
What is clear communication?
This shows your partner they are not alone during stress and hardships
What is Support?
This causes past experiences to shape present triggers and emotional responses
What is Trauma?
This practice involves perceiving the unspoken, sensing the emotions behind the words and responding with care
What is active listening?
This is shown when you honor your partner's boundaries, even during a disagreement
What is respect?
What is Honesty?
This allows your partner to be fully themselves without pressure to change
What is Acceptance?
This form of anxiety can cause withdrawal, clinginess or overcompensation
What is fear of rejection?
Sometimes the strongest walls in a relationship aren't built to divide but to protect- these limits preserve safety while fostering respect
What is boundaries?
This choosing to work through challenges rather than withdrawing when things feel difficult
What is commitment?
This builds trust by openly sharing intentions and important information
What is Transparency?
This deepens intimacy when you share fears, insecurities and needs
What is vulnerability?
This protective response disconnects someone from feelings when getting overwhelmed
What is Numbness?
Creating a space where both parties feel heard and respected after conflict is an essential component of this relational act
What is repair?
This mind set focuses on sustainable connection instead of impulsive emotional responses.
What is Long Term?
This transforms conflict into growth by owning your part without defensiveness
What is Accountability?
Safety is feeling safe with your partner in the _____ , while Security is having faith in the longevity and stability of the bond.
What is immediate?
This pattern sacrifices personal needs to avoid conflict or gain approval
What is people pleasing?
This should be a clear, enthusiastic and ongoing agreement to participate in any activity
What is consent?
What is confidence?
This Communicates "Your feelings make sense", even if your perspective differs
What is validation?
In healthy relationships, this quality- showing empathy and truly grasping your partner's feelings- forms the foundation for emotional safety
What is understanding?
This trauma response keeps someone constantly scanning for signs of danger or conflict
What is Hypervigilance?
This is maintaining your own identity, interests and friendships while in a relationship
What is independence?