Healthy Communication
What type of statements focus on expressing your feelings instead of blaming someone else?
"I" statements
What is a boundary?
A limit that protects your comfort, safety, or need
Name one common fear people experience in relationships.
Rejection, abandonment, judgment, conflict
Name one green flag in a healthy relationship.
Trust, respect, honesty, support, good communication
Name one way to show appreciation in relationships.
Saying thank you, compliments, spending quality time, helping others
Name one important skill used when someone else is talking.
Active listening, eye contact, not interrupting, reflecting back feelings
True or False: Setting boundaries means you are being mean
False
What is it called when someone assumes the worst without evidence?
Jumping to conclusions / catastrophizing / negative thinking
Name one red flag in a relationship.
Disrespect, controlling behavior, lying, ignoring boundaries
What is compromise?
Both people making adjustments to meet in the middle
True or False: Avoiding difficult conversations usually improves relationships.
False
Give one example of a healthy boundary in a friendship or relationship.
Needing personal space, saying no, limiting time together, asking for respect
Name one healthy coping skill for relationship anxiety.
Art, Deep breathing, talking about feelings, reality checking thoughts, journaling
True or False: Healthy relationships allow both people to have their own friends and interests.
True
True or False: Healthy relationships require effort from both people.
True
What is one healthy way to express disagreement?
Respectful communication, calm tone, sharing feelings, listening to the other person
What emotion might you feel when your boundary is crossed?
Anger, discomfort, anxiety, frustration, sadness
True or False: Anxiety can sometimes cause people to overthink or seek constant reassurance.
True
What does trust in a relationship mean?
Feeling safe, honesty, reliability, believing someone will respect you
What is empathy?
Understanding and sharing another person’s feelings
What does it mean to communicate assertively?
Expressing needs and feelings respectfully while respecting others
Why are boundaries important in relationships?
Build respect, safety, trust, and emotional health
What is one healthy way to communicate anxiety to someone you trust?
Using feeling statements, asking for support, explaining worries calmly
Why is mutual respect important in relationships?
Builds safety, fairness, emotional security, healthy communication
Name one skill that helps resolve conflict in relationships.
Listening, calm communication, compromise, problem solving, taking breaks