Relationship T/F
True! Trust is a very important ingredient in a healthy relationship.
What is accountability?
Accepting responsibility for one's behaviors and attitudes. It is when someone can admit their mistakes and when they are wrong.
If you and your partner disagree about something minor like your taste in music, you should break up with them.
Do or Don't?
Don't!
Remember, disagreements are okay. You have to be willing to compromise. (It can depend on what you are disagreeing about like values and morals)
What is codependency?
Codependency is excessive emotional or psychological reliance on another person. It can be feeling like you are RESPONSIBLE for fixing someone or their problems.
True or False: If your partner is struggling in some area of their life, you should try to fix it/fix them because you love them.
False! While you can encourage growth in your partner, it is important to remember that it is not your job to change or "fix" anyone.
What is cooperation?
Cooperation is making changes together, and using willingness to compromise and resolve conflicts.
You should consider your partner's feelings in situations.
Do or Don't?
Do!
Always take time to consider how the other person might feel. Remember, in a relationship, BOTH parties matter.
What is coercion?
Being persuaded to do something by force or threats.
True or False: Relationships should include one person putting in most of the effort.
False! One-sided relationships are not effective. Healthy relationships include effort from both parties.
What is honesty?
Communicating openly and truthfully with one another; not lying or being dishonest.
You can make assumptions in the relationship and everything work out fine.
Do or Don't?
Don't!
Assumptions can easily lead to misunderstandings and miscommunication. Always check the facts and ASK.
True or False: Feeling pressured to do something in a relationship is normal.
False!
You should never feel pressured to do something in a relationship. This can be a sign that the relationship is unhealthy.
True or False: It is okay to ignore red flags early in a relationship because things could change.
False! You always want to pay attention and be aware of red flags that are showing up in the relationship.
What is safety (in terms of a relationship)?
You should have a conversation with your partner about some differences you guys may have, even if it makes you uncomfortable.
Do or Don't?
Do!
Always be willing to have hard conversations.
What is micromanaging? How can this negatively impact a relationship?
Micromanaging is where you are trying to control every part of some activity or thing. It can damage a relationship because the other person may not feel free to do what they want and will also feel controlled, which is unhealthy.
True or False: You can have healthy relationship without boundaries.
False! Without boundaries, one or both parties run the risk of hurting one another/themselves. Boundaries are important.
What does support look like in a healthy relationship?
Supporting each other's choices (even if you don't agree), being understanding of one another, listening non-judgmentally and valuing each other's opinions (again, even if you don't agree).
Communicate passively in the relationship because you don't want to upset or "bother" your partner.
Do or Don't?
Don't!
Assertive communication is key to having a healthy relationship.
What are the six sections of the healthy relationship wheel?
Accountability
Trust
Cooperation
Safety
Honesty
Support