Characteristics of a Healthy Relationship
The other partner should respect the wishes of the one who needs to sort out his or her feelings first and wait until the other person is ready to talk.
Communication
The decisions regarding what to do, what to wear, and who to spend time with are all decided by one partner in a relationship.
Control
Spending every moment together/ Only going out with your partner
Unhealthy because of individuality
Not wanting to tell your partner the full story to avoid him/her getting hurt.
Good Communication/Honesty
Each person understands and values the other person for who they are and knows where they stand.
Mutual Respect
One of the couples lies to the other or withholds information from the other.
Dishonesty
Communicating throughout the day
Healthy/ builds trust and communication skills
Feeling overly frustrated in an argument with your partner and wanting to release your frustration physically or verbally
Anger Control
Break down an issue into smaller pieces or talk through the situation to come up with new solutions.
Problem-solving
One dating partner mocks the other partner's views and interests, or they destroy something that belongs to the other partner.
Disrespect
Telling white lies to avoid hurting your partner
Unhealthy/ lowers trust and stability
Not liking certain hobbies your partner partakes in
Mutual Respect
Friends and family can be encouraged to behave with respect by partners.
Being a role-model
A partner believes they "cannot live without" the other.
Dependence
Ignoring a problem in order to avoid starting a fight
Unhealthy/ avoids problem solving
Not agreeing with a certain outcome of a situation or conversation
Compromise
Each should keep doing the things he or she enjoys and seeing friends.Each should encourage their partner to pursue new interests or meet new people.
Individuality
By making the other partner fearful or timid, one partner tries to control aspects of the other's life. One dating partner might try to keep the other person from their friends and family, or they might threaten violence or break up.
Intimidation
Making sure your partner is okay with sexual activities moving forward
Healthy/ Consent
Your partner wants to go out to a nightclub with their friends
Individuality