Functional & Functional & Dysfunctional Dysfunctional RelationshipsRelationships

Functional RelationshipsFunctional Relationships

In general they are healthy and happy.In general they are healthy and happy.

Characteristics of Characteristics of Functional RelationshipsFunctional Relationships

Very socialVery social

Enjoy each other’s companyEnjoy each other’s company

Take part in activities outside Take part in activities outside

the relationshipthe relationship

Positive outlook on life (realistic)Positive outlook on life (realistic)

Problem solve (without blaming)Problem solve (without blaming)

Express affection and praiseExpress affection and praise

Flexibility (can adapt to different Flexibility (can adapt to different situations)situations)

Communication!!!!!!Communication!!!!!!

Dysfunctional Dysfunctional relationshipsrelationships

In general…In general…

Unhealthy and lack happinessUnhealthy and lack happiness

Characteristics of Characteristics of Dysfunctional RelationshipsDysfunctional Relationships

High conflict (hostile)High conflict (hostile)

Lack of activities and happy time togetherLack of activities and happy time together

Discouragement and disappointmentDiscouragement and disappointment

Lack of communicationLack of communication

Lack of open and safe communicationLack of open and safe communication

Gender bias (‘men’s work’, ‘women’s Gender bias (‘men’s work’, ‘women’s work’)work’)

Domestic (family) violence, dating Domestic (family) violence, dating violenceviolence

ReadingReading

““If Love Hurts It Isn’t Love” – Read the If Love Hurts It Isn’t Love” – Read the article togetherarticle together

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