Green Flags
Name 3 characteristics that makes a relationship healthy.
Mutual respect, Safety, Communication, Compromise, Equality, Independence, Support, Privacy, Etc.
When one dating partner makes all of the decisions and tells the other what to do, what to wear, or who to spend time with.
Controlling
These are set to make sure you are mentally, emotionally, and physically okay.
Healthy Boundaries
Not all communication is verbal
Fact
Lack of confidence about oneself.
Low Self-Esteem
Name 3 benefits of having a healthy relationship.
Less stress, Longer life, Healthier Behaviors, Better healing, etc.
When someone lies to or keeps information from the you.
Dishonesty
Name two types of boundaries.
Physical, Emotional, Financial, Intellectual
Women cannot be abusers
Myth
It is important to learn to manage this uncomfortable mental experience that can occur when we worry or stress over things.
Anxiety
What is it called when each person values who the other is and understands the other person's boundaries.
Mutual Respect
When someone uses force to get his or her way (such as hitting, slapping, kicking...)
Physical Abuse
How can you create good boundaries
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Domestic Abuse is caused by excessive alcohol or the use of drugs.
Myth
This emotion can have us feeling extreme sadness, loss of interest in things, poor appetites, and insomnia/over sleeping
Depression
This builds trust and strengthens the relationship
Honesty
When someone tries to control aspects of the other's life by making the other partner fearful or timid.
Intimidation
How can you eliminate unhealthy boundaries
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Happy couples NEVER argue or have disagreements.
Myth
It is essential to learn to eliminate this negative emotion which stems from holding on to anger and grudges.
Resentment
The relationship feels balanced and everyone puts the same effort into the success of the relationship. You don’t let one person’s preferences and opinions dominate, and instead, you hear each other out and make compromises when you don’t want the same thing. You feel like your needs, wishes and interests are just as important as the other person’s. Sometimes you might put in more (money, time, emotional support) than your partner, and vice versa, but the outcome always feels even.
Equality
Your partner requires constant check-ins and wants to know where you are and who you are with at all times
Emotional Abuse
Is going through someone's phone breaking boundaries
No it's wrong
Good relationships are easy and do not require work.
Truth
Sometimes addiction can be directly linked to deeply disturbing or distressing experiences that occurred earlier in life all of which is referred to as:
Trauma/PTSD