Flags
You feel good about yourself around your partner.
Green Flag - you can be yourself
When one dating partner makes all of the decisions and tells the other what to do, what to wear, or who to spend time with.
Red flag - Controlling
What are boundaries?
An invisible line that defines what behaviors are acceptable for an individual. Boundaries can be physical (e.g., do not touch me) or emotional (do not lie to me). Boundaries can also be based on time or space (e.g., when I do X, Y or Z, please respect my time and understand I will not be able to speak/ hang out with you until X, Y, or Z is completed.)
Name 3 characteristics that makes a relationship healthy.
Mutual respect, Safety, Communication, Compromise, Equality, Independence, Support, Privacy, Etc.
You are constantly worried about upsetting your friend and that they are going to stop being friends with you.
Red Flag - constantly worried/afraid
You to trust your friend to tell you the truth in a kind way.
Green Flag
Name three types of boundaries.
Physical, Emotional, Digital
This builds trust and strengthens relationships
Honesty
You both have an equal amount of power when it comes to making decisions.
Green Flag
Your partner/friend wants to spend every second of every day with you.
Red Flag
Why are boundaries important?
Setting boundaries is a form of self-care. It helps to create a clear guideline/rule/limits of how you would like to be treated. They let others know what is and what is not okay/acceptable. It honors our needs and wants so that we feel respected and safe.
What is it called when you value who someone is and understand their boundaries.
Respect
When there is conflict in your relationship, you avoid it and moved past it without communicating.
Red Flag - lack of communication
You both accept responsibility for your actions and words.
Green Flag - Accountability, Personal Responsibility
What is an example of physical boundaries?
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Name one way to communicate without words?
Active listening, body language (eye contact, posture, facial expression, etc.), tone
They are supportive of your personal goals and respect the time you dedicate toward achieving them.
Green Flag - Support, Respect
Your partner/friend requires constant check-ins and wants to know where you are and who you are with at all times
Red Flag - this is a form of Emotional Abuse
What is an example of digital boundaries?
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What is one way to make sure you and your friend are communicating so that you both understand each other?
Being honest, listening, asking questions