Foundations of healthy relationships
What are three key foundations of a healthy relationship?
Communication trust and respect
What is trust in a relationship?
A belief in someone's reliability, honesty, and intentions.
What are the four main communication styles?
Passive-aggressive, aggressive, passive, and assertive.
Why is conflict a normal part of relationships?
Differences in opinions and perspectives are natural
What is a relationship red flag?
A warning sign of unhealthy or toxic behavior.
Why is mutual respect important in a relationship?
It creates equality, prevents control, and fosters emotional security.
Name one way to build trust after its broken.
Open communication, consistency, accountability, etc
What is active listening?
Fully focusing, understanding, and responding to a speaker.
What is the first step in resolving a conflict?
Identifying the issue and acknowledging each person's feelings .
give two examples of green flags in a relationship.
Open communication, respect, emotional support, honesty, Etcetera.
Name two characteristics of a healthy relationship
Honesty, support, independence, kindness, etc
What is one example of a physical boundary?
Personal space, touching preferences, privacy, etc.
Give an example of an "I" statement.
I feel hurt when you cancel plans last minute because I value our time together.
Name one unhealthy conflict communication pattern.
Stonewalling, blaming, silent treatment, passive aggression, etc.
What is gaslighting?
A manipulation tactic that makes someone doubt their reality.
What is emotional intimacy, and why is it important?
The ability to share feelings and be vulnerable; it deepens connection
How do time boundaries help in a relationship?
They ensure each person has time for self care, work, and personal growth.
Why is nonverbal communication important?
It conveys emotions, intentions, And engagement beyond words.
How does emotional awareness help in conflict resolution?
It helps people manage their reactions and understand their emotions.
Why is controlling behavior a red flag?
It shows a lack of respect for personal autonomy and can lead to abuse.
What role does self awareness play in building healthy relationships?
It helps individuals understand their needs, emotions, and behaviors.
What are rigid and porous boundaries?
Rigid = overly strict
porous = too flexible or weak.
What is the difference between aggressive and assertive communication?
Aggressive is forceful and disrespectful, while assertive is clear and respectful.
What is a win-win solution in conflict resolution?
A compromise where both parties feel satisfied with the outcome.
What are love bombing and future faking?
Love bombing = Excessive affection to Manipulate.
Future faking = making false promises about the future