No one deserves to be in an unhealthy relationship, period!

Many of us are not aware if we are in a healthy relationship or not. This is the first step, figuring out if your relationship is healthy, or if there are red flags in your relationship that require further inspection! Let’s take a look at the qualities of a healthy relationship vs. unhealthy relationship.

Healthy Relationship Signs:

Honesty & Accountability

Accepts responsibility for self?

Trust

Trust just isn’t about keeping secrets; it is also about feeling safe and having security within your relationship.
Respecting your rights, feelings, friendships with others, and opinions.

Communication

Communicating openly and honestly with each other.

Individuality

Respects your rights to have other relationships with friends, family members, co-workers, groups, etc.

Respect

Listens to you without judging.
Being emotionally supportive of you.
Values your opinions and beliefs.

Non-Threatening Behavior

Talks and acts making you feel safe.
Commits to not use power, control, threats, or manipulation.

Unhealthy Relationship Signs:
Threats
Emotional Abuse
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Economic Abuse
Technological Abuse
Force
Put-downs or insults
Making you feel bad about yourself
Jealousy
Excessively calls and/or texts you wanting to know where you are, what you are doing, and so on.

*If you feel that your relationship is not healthy and is hurting you, then it’s time to consider putting a safety plan in place.
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