Listening
This communication technique ensures that you understand by repeating back to the speaker what you heard in one’s own words.
What is summarizing?
This form of communication is often misinterpreted due to lack of tone and body language.
What is digital communication (or texting)?
This red flag makes relationships unstable and emotionally unpredictable.
What is volatility?
Insults, threats, and humiliation fall under this category of abuse.
What is verbal abuse.
The practice of establishing and maintaining personal limits to protect your well-being and emotional health.
What is boundary setting.
"I understand" and asking questions are examples of this, while eye contact and nodding are examples of this.
What are verbal and nonverbal cues of good listening?
This communication style allows a person to express their thoughts respectfully while standing up for themselves.
What is assertive communication?
Blaming others for your bad behaviour or making excuses instead of taking ownership is an example of this red flag.
What is deflecting responsibility?
Hitting, slapping, and pushing are all examples of this type of abuse.
What is physical abuse.
When a person's overall sense of their own value is low. The reason why some people will stay in an abusive relationship.
What is low self esteem and/or self worth.
Allowing someone to communicate at their own pace, avoiding interruptions or rushing them to finish their thoughts.
What is patience.
Unlike direct communication, this style is indirect and often manipulative.
What is passive-aggressive communication?
This toxic behavior is controlling, limits personal freedom and includes being jealous of all other relationships.
What is possessiveness?
A partner gets angry when you say no or do not initiate sexual contact.
What is sexual abuse.
Jordan: "You promised you'd call me last night, but you never did."
Taylor: "I never said that. You must be imagining things again."
What is gaslighting.
A good listener shows this trait by putting themselves in the speaker’s shoes and understanding their emotions.
What is empathy?
Communication experts suggest using this type of statement instead of "you" statements when having a challenging conversation.
What are "I" statements.
Emma just got a promotion at work and excitedly tells her friend Sarah. Sarah responds with, "Wow, they must have been desperate if they gave you the job." This which red flag?
What is belittling?
"I’m the one who makes all the money, so I will decide how we spend it and you will ask for money when you need it."
What is financial abuse.
This is the most important relationship in everyone's life.
What is the relationship with yourself.
A listener who avoids judging and considers different viewpoints is demonstrating this quality.
What is open-mindedness?
Jamie: "Hey, you forgot to text me when you got home. I was worried."
Chris: "Oh my god, stop nagging me! I don’t have to report my every move to you!"
What is aggressive communication.
Amy: "I can’t make it to your birthday dinner. I have a family event I need to attend."
Olivia: "I can’t believe you’re choosing family over me. I thought we were best friends. I guess I’m not that important to you."
What is guilting.
The repeated use of manipulation, intimidation, humiliation, or control to harm a person's mental well-being is this form of emotional abuse.
What is psychological abuse.
Partners who intentionally separate their significant other from friends and family in order to gain greater power and control are exhibiting this red flag.
What is isolation.