Healthy Relationships
What do you need to have a healthy relationship?
Good communication, respect, and trust.
give an example of a unhealthy communication skill
yelling, using manipulation, lying
This is a type of abuse where someone insults, name-calls, or manipulates a partner in a relationship
Verbal abuse
What are boundaries?
Boundaries are guidelines to help you feel comfortable and safe.
How much should each person contribute to the relationship?
ideally 100%
How do you help a friend who is in an unhealthy relationship?
Listen to them, tell them that they deserve to be treated better and with respect, encourage them to talk to someone they trust.
This is a type of abuse where someone pushes, shoves, hits, or kicks in anger
Physical abuse
Yes or No. Does everyone share the same boundaries?
No. Everyone is unique and will decide for themselves what makes them comfortable.
What skills should you use to resolve conflict?
active listening, anger management, compromise, explain your perspective and understand theirs.
define co-dependency
When one person enables the other and is so attached to them that their mental well-being is dependent upon the other person
Making excuses for your partners behavior, and blaming yourself for being mistreated only keeps you in an unhealthy relationship
Blame or Shame
How should you establish boundaries?
Talk with the person and explain what the limits are and why they are that way.