Healthy Relationship Qualities
You can talk about your needs and wants while also respecting your partners'
Effective communication
Activity that you are interested in and enjoy doing
hobby
Healthy relationships should be fun
True! Healthy relationships make us feel good about ourselves and appreciated for who we are.
Examples of red flags in a relationship
-rude/mean/disrespectful to you and others
-insecure in themselves and constantly wanting attention
-doesn't apologize or admit when they are wrong
-tries to pick fights
-emotionally insensitive or unavailable
Who can you reach out to if you feel unsafe in your relationship
Empathy
It is important to spend time _________, even if your partner is not interested in them.
Participating in hobbies/activities you enjoy
It is okay if your partner wants to know where you are at all the time.
False: Constantly wanting to know where your partner is by texting, calling, and following them is unhealthy. Unhealthy relationships have trust and communication.
Your partner goes through your phone, bags, and other personal items without your permission.
Violating your privacy.
When one person voluntarily agrees to do something another person asked of them; to give permission
Consent
Your partner and you spend time together and apart. Some of your needs are met outside the relationship.
Balance
Your partner wants to make all the decisions in your relationship. They tell you what to wear, how to act, and who to talk to.
Limiting your independence/controlling you
Jealousy is a sign of love
False: Some may see jealousy as being protective of their partner, but it can be about power, control, and manipulation.
Your partner makes you feel like you have to choose between them and your family members/friends.
Isolation
Something you should do to make sure you're safe when going on a first date
-Let a trusted family member of friend know where you are going and who you are meeting up with
-Meet in a public area during the day
-Have your own way of getting to the date
You feel like you can tell your partner how you are feeling and you believe what your partner tells you
Trust and honesty
Limits we set for ourselves in relationships
Boundaries
If someone is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, they cannot consent to sexual activity
True; a person has to be sober to give consent
Your partner says they are going to harm you or others if you break up with them.
Threatening/controlling
Number you can call if you are in an unhealthy/unsafe relationship
800-799-7233 or 911 in an emergency
Accepting your partner and feeling like your partner accepts you for who you are, even if you make mistakes
Mutual acceptance
What is one hobby you like to participate in? :)
open answer!
It is okay if your partner threatens you as long as they don't physically hurt you
False; it is never okay to threaten a partner
When someone tries to make you feel crazy, like you are overreacting, or that your feelings and not valid
gaslighting
Places in the community that have a yellow sign and provide safety for youth in unsafe situations
Safe Place