Relationship Red Flags
This behavior occurs when someone tries to control who you hang out with or where you go
possessiveness or controlling behavior
Relationship where both people feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings honestly.
open communication
This behavior indicates a healthy relationship where both people can maintain their own friendships without feeling guilty.
mutual respect for friendships
If your partner frequently makes you feel like you’re not good enough, this could be a sign of what
emotional manipulation or abuse
This occurs when a partner says they "need" to check your phone or social media accounts to "make sure you're not hiding anything.
warning sign (lack of trust or invasion of privacy)
A relationship where one person belittles the other, mocks their appearance, or criticizes them constantly
Emotional abuse
This happens when a person celebrates your successes, big or small, without any jealousy or competition.
support and encouragement
This can prevent extremes in relationships
Setting good boundaries
You feel secure in the relationship, and your partner never pressures you to do anything you’re uncomfortable with. This shows what
mutual respect and trust
This happens when you or your friend/partner protects the boundaries they have set
healthy sign (self-respect)
When someone pressures you into doing something you're not comfortable with, like skipping school or breaking a rule?
manipulation
When you and your partner can disagree without yelling, name-calling, or resorting to hurtful behaviors
respectful conflict resolution
When both partners work together to solve problems, even if it means compromising
collaboration
This is when a partner makes time for you despite their busy schedule and shows interest in your life.
quality time and effort
A partner who says, "If you loved me, you'd do this for me," to pressure you into something you're uncomfortable with.
warning sign (emotional manipulation)?
A relationship where someone downplays your successes or actions in a group and prevents you from connecting with others
jealousy or possessiveness
To maintain healthy boundaries we must stay away from becoming "too much" of what two things?
Closeness and distance
There are 5 suggestions of different ways to set a boundary with saying "no." Name two of these suggestions
Polite refusal, insistence, partial honesty, full honesty, stating consequences
When you can express your opinions without fear of being belittled, you’re in a relationship with this quality.
respect for your voice and opinions
This happens when a partner actively listens to your feelings and takes time to understand your perspective without dismissing you
a healthy sign (empathy and active listening)?
Someone who dismisses your concerns and does not admit when they’re wrong, instead blaming you for everything?
lack of accountability or gaslighting
Fill in the blank: Remember that it is a ____ __ _____ to say "no"
Sign of respect
Healthy Boundaries are these three things:
Flexible, Safe, and Connected
This occurs when a friend or partner consistently takes responsibility for their actions, admits when they’re wrong, and apologizes when necessary.
emotional maturity and accountability
If a partner refuses to take responsibility for their mistakes and always blames you for conflicts, this is a sign of what?
a warning sign (lack of accountability and gaslighting)