Boo'd Up
The “nah, I’m good” skill you use when someone pressures you—no apologies necessary.
What are refusal skills
This key relationship skill involves clearly expressing your needs without blaming or attacking the other person.
What is assertive communication
Sharing your thoughts and feelings without ghosting or guessing games.
What is communication
When someone goes full caps-lock with yelling, blaming, or trying to dominate—this style is a major red flag.
What is aggressive communication
This is the OG term for any connection you’ve got with another person
What is relationship
Your boo should _____ your boundaries.
What is Respect
Your OG home crew—parents (or guardians) and kids living under one roof, keeping it tight.
What is a nuclear family
When you’re listening so well you could practically get a gold star—full attention, no phone out.
What is active listening
This nonverbal communication cue shows “I’m actually paying attention,” not “I’m scrolling TikTok in my brain.”
What is eye contact
When someone is your ride-or-die, supports you, and actually listens—this type of bond is called what?
What is friendship
An indirect or dishonest way to control or influence your friends or significant other
What is manipulation
When parents legally end their marriage, it is called this
What is divorce
Repeated hurtful messages, posts, or threats sent through digital platforms describe this harmful behavior.
What is cyberbullying
Repeated patterns of yelling, intimidation, or threats fall under this kind of abusive relationship dynamic.
What is emotional abuse
A relationship where both people are thriving, not just surviving—big green flag energy.
What is a healthy relationship
The limits you set so people don’t drain your energy or cross the line—protect your peace!
What are personal boundaries
All the relatives outside your immediate home—grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles…the whole squad at Thanksgiving.
What is extended family
The communication style that’s confident, clear, and respectful—AKA the “main character energy” of talking
What is assertive communication
Any intentional act causing injury or harm to a partner falls into this serious category of abuse.
What is physical abuse
When you and someone else team up and get stuff done without drama, you’re showing this skill.
What is cooperation
This happens when your date is more interested in their phone than your existence.
What is Ghosting in Real Time otherwise known as NOT active listening.
A family formed when two adults with children from previous relationships combine households.
What is blended family
This style is giving “doormat”—avoiding conflict, hiding feelings, and saying “I’m fine” when you’re not
What is passive communication
When two partners choose to live apart for a period of time to work on their relationship or personal issues.
What is separation
The “meet in the middle” move when both people give a little to solve a problem
What is Compromise