Healthy Relationships
Relationships
Any connection or bond between two people can be considered a relationship. This includes family members, friends, dating partners, co-workers, acquaintances and even, to a certain degree, strangers we come into contact with.
Characteristics of a Healthy Relationship
- Respect
- Trust and Honesty
- Communication
- Equality
- Boundaries: Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Sexual
- Self-Esteem
- Support
How to Have a Healthy Relationship
- Treat others the way you want to be treated
- Hold yourself accountable for your actions
- Talk about problems you might have instead of ignoring them
- Listen to the other person’s perspective
Characteristics of an Unhealthy Relationship
- Humiliation and Degradation
- Sexual and Physical Abuse
- Threats
- Control / Intimidation
- Possessiveness
- Excessive Jealousy
- Co-dependence
- Isolation
- Substance abuse
How to Help Someone in an Unhealthy Relationship
- Be a good friend
- Be respectful and supportive
- Listen patiently and openly: don't try to place blame on them or try to fix their relationship
- Ask them what you can do to help
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For more information on Healthy Relationships, please contact raymond.wang@asu.edu.