Positive Relationship Qualities
Qualities of healthy relationships include honesty, trust, being caring, openness, and this.
What is RESPECT?
What is HONEST?
This word describes limitations, guidelines, or property lines. It is healthy for us to have these in relationships and respect them.
What are BOUNDARIES?
The three separate elements of communication include listening, body language, and this.
What is TALKING?
"Please explain to me why you searched my room." is an example of this type of communication.
What is DIRECT or GOOD COMMUNICATION?
What is TRUTHFUL?
This develops when we get to know others and let them get to know us.
What is a PERSONAL CONNECTION?
What is RELIABILITY?
Maintaining appropriate eye contact, and giving full attention are part of being this.
What is BEING A GOOD LISTENER?
If communication is clear and factual, it is described as being this.
What is DIRECT?
The ability to respect others begins with this.
What is RESPECTING YOURSELF?
This describes being open to new ideas and having a willingness to learn from others who think differently than we do.
What is BEING WILLING TO LEARN AND GROW?
This word describes when a person owns their mistakes, apologizes and makes amends.
What is ACCOUNTABILITY?
This is a type of question that can't be answered with a YES or NO.
What is an OPEN-ENDED QUESTION?
If communication isn't hostile or passive, it is considered to be this.
What is FIRM?
When you are being caring, you show concern, respect and this quality towards others.
What is KINDNESS?
This word means admitting when you have done wrong and/or have made a mistake.
What is HUMBLE or ACCOUNTABILITY?
This word describes when a person is able to ask for what they need, and can feel comfortable talking about what they feel.
What is NON-JUDGEMENT?
This describes a type of question that CAN be answered with a YES or NO.
What is CLOSE-ENDED QUESTION?
If communication does not judge the other person, it is focused on this.
What is BEHAVIOR?
If you are trustworthy, this means that you believe in a person's reliability, ability, strength, and this.
What is TRUTH?
This word describes being open about your motivations, concerns, and uncertainties.
What is SELF-DISCLOSURE?
This word, similar to confidentiality, means that we don't share information and experiences that aren't ours to share. It also is a place where the bank keeps our money locked up.
What is VAULT?
This is a common communication error that causes misunderstanding, shows lack of respect, and prevents good communication from occurring.
What is USE THE TIME THAT ANOTHER PERSON IS TALKING TO PREPARE YOUR OWN RESPONSE INSTEAD OF LISTENING?
Personal responsibility refers to someone who does not blame and takes ownership of these.
What are FEELINGS?