RELATIONSHIPS 101
HEALTHY Relationships
COMMUNICATIONtalking and listening to one another
TRUSTbeing able to share thoughts and feelings comfortably
RESPECTTreating the other person how you would want to be treated
Acceptance liking the person for who they are
Self-esteem boosting being with that person makes you feel good about yourself
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPSPeople in a healthy relationship want what is best for each other; they do not hurt one another.
UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
Characteristics of an unhealthy relationship include:
Abusive physically and emotionally
Selfish One person is only in the relationship to get something from it
Disrespectful one person
intentionally causes harm or pain to the other person through actions
Jealousy
Pressure one person feels as though they need to act a
certain way or be someone that he/she is not
Self-Esteem Lowering one person feels badly about himself as a
result of other persons actions or words.
What happens if the relationship becomes unhealthy?
Best to end the relationship to ensure physical and emotional health.
Ending the relationship can occur by stopping communication or telling the person that you do not wish to have any further contact with them.