Green Flags
What is a response that shows accountability instead of defensiveness?
apologizing and taking responsibility
Reading your messages or going through your phone without permission is a violation of this.
What is privacy?
Instead of saying, “You never listen,” try saying this type of statement.
What is an “I feel” statement?
Boundaries help protect your time, energy, and this.
What is well-being (or mental health)?
Saying “I’m sorry” and meaning it helps do this after conflict.
What is repair the relationship?
Your partner encouraging you to spend time with friends, supporting you in personal hobbies, respecting the need for alone time, supporting individual career example of what?
supporting independence
Someone who constantly blames others and never admits fault shows this red flag.
What is lack of accountability?
Replace “You’re so annoying” with this healthier communication strategy.
What is calmly explaining the problem?
Saying no without feeling guilty is an example of this skill.
What is setting boundaries?
Listening without interrupting during conflict shows this skill.
What is active listening?
Someone who checks in about comfort levels before making plans or physical contact is showing respect for what?
consent/boundaries
A partner pressures you to skip class or responsibilities to spend time with them.
What is controlling behavior?
Instead of ghosting someone after conflict, you should do this.
What is communicating your feelings directly?
Knocking before entering someone’s room shows respect for this boundary.
What is personal space/privacy?
Asking, “How can we fix this?” shows willingness to do this.
What is problem-solve together?
Someone who practices active listening without immediately offering solutions, using encouraging words is an example of what kind of support?
emotional support
Saying “If you loved me, you would…” to get their way is this manipulation tactic.
What is guilt-tripping?
Instead of yelling during conflict, you should ask for this.
What is taking a break or cooling down?
A roommate repeatedly borrowing items without asking violates this type of boundary.
What is personal property boundary?
Taking space to calm down before continuing a conversation prevents this.
What is escalation of conflict?
Someone calmly communicates concerns instead of shutting down or exploding is an example of what?
What is healthy communication?
Someone repeatedly ignores your “no” or pushes your comfort limits.
What is disrespecting boundaries?
Instead of passive-aggressively posting online, you should do this.
What is talking to the person directly?
Setting limits on texting frequency or response expectations protects this boundary type.
What is emotional/time boundary?
A successful repair attempt includes apology, accountability, and this final step.
What is changed behavior or compromise?