Communication Styles
This communication style clearly expresses feelings while respecting others.
Assertive
True or False: Healthy relationships always feel happy.
False
Boundaries are limits that help us be ______.
Safe
Conflict in relationships is _____.
Normal
Your friend keeps interrupting you. What communication style could help?
Assertive
This communication style avoids conflict and often puts others’ needs first.
Passive
Name one sign of a healthy relationship.
Trust, respect, honesty, support, listening, etc…
True or false: You can change your mind after saying yes.
True
Name one healthy way to cool down during an argument.
Take a break, breathe, walk away, as for space, etc…
Someone pressures you to text back immediately. What’s a healthy response?
Setting a boundary
This communication style includes blaming, yelling, or sarcasm to get control.
Aggressive
This behavior is a red flag in friendships or dating relationships.
Jealousy, control, insults, pressure, etc…
Name one type of boundary.
Emotional, physical, digital, time, personal, etc…
True or false: apologizing means more than just saying sorry.
True
A friend posts a photo of you without asking. What should you do?
Ask them to take it down/ask for consent.
This communication style uses guilt, silent treatment, or backhanded comments.
Passive-aggressive
Ignoring someone’s boundaries is an example of this type of behavior.
Unhealthy communication
This is a respectful response when someone says “no”.
Stopping, listening, accepting without arguing
This skill helps you understand how someone else feels.
You’re upset but don’t want to fight. What’s one assertive thing you could say?
“I want to talk, but I need to stay calm.”
Say a phrase that shows assertive communication.
“I feel ____ when ____”, ”I need a break right now”, ”I don’t agree, and that’s okay”, etc…
Someone checks your phone without asking. Healthy or unhealthy and why?
Unhealthy; it violates privacy.
Give one example of setting a boundary using “I“ statements.
I’m not comfortable with that, I feel ______, etc…
Name one step in repairing a relationship after conflict.
Listening, apologizing, validating feelings, changing behavior, etc…
Your friend says “you’re too sensitive”. What’s a healthy response?
“That hurt my feelings, and I need you to take me seriously”