Green Flags
This means treating someone’s thoughts, feelings, boundaries, and choices as important.
Respect
This communication style involves expressing your thoughts and needs clearly and respectfully, without being aggressive or ignoring your own needs.
assertive communication
A boundary communicates what you are and aren't comfortable with. True or false?
True
maintaining your own hobbies and interest while being in a relationship can help you maintain this
independence
This means finding a solution where both people give a little rather than one person always getting their way.
Compromise
A friend who listens without immediately trying to fix your problem is demonstrating this skill.
Mutual
Taking a pause during an argument so you can calm down and return to the conversation later is an example of this.
Taking a time-out/break
Someone asks to borrow your phone, but you don't want to lend it to them. What is one healthy response?
No, I'm not comfortable with that.
getting enough sleep, eating regularly,and making time to relax are examples of this.
self care
During an argument, yelling, threatening, or insulting someone generally makes this harder.
Healthy communication/resolution
When both people can express their needs and work toward a solution, this is called a ______ relationship.
Mutual
When you aren't sure what someone means, doing this can prevent misunderstandings.
sking for clarification
This two-letter word can be a complete answer when someone asks you to do something you're uncomfortable doing
NO
A healthy relationship should generally add to your life rather than requiring you to give up your entire
identity
Before responding during a heated disagreement, taking a few slow breaths can help you do this.
regulate your emotions/calm down
This quality means you can depend on someone to generally do what they say they will do.
reliability
Saying “I understand why you feel that way, even though I see the situation differently” demonstrates this communication skill.
Validation
True or false: You need someone else's permission for a personal boundary to be valid.
False
If you notice that you're becoming overwhelmed during a difficult conversation, recognizing that feeling is an example of this.
self-awareness
Two friends want to watch different movies. Name one healthy way they could handle the disagreement.
Taking turns, compromising, or choosing together
Being able to say “I disagree with you, but I still respect you” demonstrates this important relationship skill.
accepting differences
Instead of assuming what someone is thinking or feeling, this communication skill involves directly asking them.
checking in/asking questions
If you don't want to hug someone, it is okay to say this.
No, thank you
Healthy relationships involve caring for others while also recognizing that you are responsible for taking care of this person's needs: yourself or everyone else?
yourself
After an argument, acknowledging your part in what happened and taking responsibility is an important part of this.
Accountability