Healthy Relationships
What does a healthy relationship feel like?
Safe and comfortable
What is respect?
Treating people kindly and fairly.
What is a boundary?
A rule about what feels okay and not okay.
Who is a trusted person you can talk to?
A parent, staff, teacher, or close friend.
Your friend keeps hugging you even after you say, “I don’t want a hug.” Is this okay or not okay? What should you do?
Not okay. Say “Stop,” move away, and tell someone you trust.
What is one sign someone cares about you?
They listen to you.
Name one way to show respect.
Use kind words.
Give an example of a boundary.
“I don’t want a hug right now.”
Why should you tell someone if you feel unsafe?
So they can help you stay safe.
A friend waits for you and helps you when you drop your things. Is this a healthy or unhealthy friend?
Healthy. They are kind and helpful.
Why is trust important?
Because you need to feel safe and know the person is honest.
How do you show respect when someone is talking?
Listen and don’t interrupt.
Why do boundaries matter?
They protect your feelings and safety
Name two people you could ask for help.
Mom or dad
Someone keeps texting you even after you said you’re busy.
What boundary can you set?
“Please text me later. I’m busy right now.”
How do you know a relationship is safe?
You feel calm, respected, and not scared.
Why does respect matter in friendships?
It helps people feel valued and safe.
Can your boundaries change?
Yes, they can change anytime you want.
What should you do when you feel disrespected or unsafe?
Say “No,” walk away, and tell someone.
Your friend gets mad because you didn’t answer your phone right away. Is this healthy or unhealthy?
Unhealthy. Friends should respect your time and space.
A friend tells you, “If you don’t do this for me, I won’t be your friend.” Is this healthy or unhealthy?
Unhealthy. It’s pressure and not respectful.
Your friend says they don’t want a hug today.
What is the respectful response?
Say “Okay!” and give them space.
Someone keeps texting you late at night even after you say you’re going to sleep.
What boundary can you set?
“Please don’t text me at night.”
Your friend is pressuring you to do something you don’t want to do.
Who can you ask for advice?
A trusted adult such as mom, dad, brother.
Someone keeps asking personal questions you don’t want to answer.
What boundary can you set?
“I don’t want to talk about that.”