Healthy Relationships

What makes a healthy relationship? Well, there are seven qualities that every healthy relationship should have and we'll list them here for you!

A strong dating relationship is based on EQUALITY and RESPECT, not power and control. Think about how you treat—and want to be treated by—someone you care about. Compare the examples of an equality based relationship listed below with those on the Power and Control in Dating Relationships Wheel.

Honesty and Responsbility		Fairness and Negotiation
Not making excuses for your partner's or for your own actions Admitting when you are wrong Keeping your word Not canceling plans		Accepting changes Being willing to compromise Working to find solutions that are agreeable to both people Agreeing to disagree sometimes
Open Communication		Shared Responsiblity
Being able to express your feelings or opinions Knowing it is OK to disagree Saying what you mean and meaning what you say		Making decisions together Splitting or alternating the costs on dates Doing things for each other Going places you both enjoy Giving as much as you receive
Intimacy		Respect
Respecting your partner's boundaries Respecting each other's privacy Not pressuring your partner Being faithful		Paying attention to your partner, even when your friends are around Valuing your partner's opinion even if it differs from yours Listening to what your partner has to say
Physical Affection		Honesty and Responsibility
Holding hands Hugging Kissing Sitting or standing with your arm on your partner's shoulder Respecting each other's right to say "no" Asking before acting		Being supportive Wanting the best for your partner Knowing your parter likes you Offering encouragement when necessary Being OK with your partner having different friends

In the strongest relationships, respect can't be beat.

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Healthy Relationships

Honesty and Responsbility

Fairness and Negotiation

Open Communication

Shared Responsiblity

Intimacy

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Physical Affection

Honesty and Responsibility