The 5 C's
Red Flag
Green Flag
Characteristics
Benefits
100

Being genuinely concerned for another and wanting what is best for them? What C is this?

Caring

100

The person finds it hard to communicate with you about issues and feelings. 

Poor Communication 

100
Foundation of a relationship

Trust

100
Collaborative effort

Teamwork

100

Paired people are less likely to have production of cortisol in the body

Less Stress 

200

What is the glue that holds the relationship together? What C is this?

Commitment

200

A person who is not honest with themselves, or you. 

Compulsive lying

200

Key to loyalty

Honest

200
Valuing eachother

Respect

200

Having someone to help take your mind off pain

Better healing

300

What is the life blood of relationships? What C is this?

Communication

300

A person who does not hold themselves accountable for their actions and lacks personal integrity and respect for you. 

Not taking responsibility 

300

Being true selves

Authenticity

300

Healing wounds

Forgiveness

300

Set the tone for an overall healthy lifestyle

Healthier Behaviors

400

What is recognizing that we are all human and make mistakes, as we extend grace and forgiveness towards another? What C is this?

Compassion

400

Arguments that get heated between people where they can get violent or mentally mean towards another. 

Physical and mental abuse
400

Appreciative attitude

Gratitude 

400

Healthy Limits

Mutual respect for boundaries 

400

Feeling like you're doing something good for someone else and improving the world in some way

Greater sense of purpose

500

What is the act of resolving disagreements by taking both sides wants/needs into account and seeking a solution where both are giving up something and getting something.

Compromise

500

When your friends and family do not like this person, and dislike them around you.

No one likes this person for you.

500

Bonding experiences 

Quality time 

500

Foundation of success

Shared Values and Goals

500

Adding years to your life

Longer life