SeatownSista
Well-Known Member
I found this info in a pamphlet by Carol Rawleigh and just thought I would share.
In a healthy relationship....
1. You can be yourself!
You can express yourself honestly.
You can be different from one another and enjoy those differences.
Your partner appreciates you for who you are.
You are glad to have your partner’s support, but don’t need their approval.
2. You feel free too….
Spend time apart.
Enjoy other friends.
Be with your family.
Stay true to your own values.
Speak your honest opinion.
Keep up with the activities and interests that are important to you.
3. Your partner hears what you say.
Your partner shows interest in you by taking time to listen.
Your partner looks at you when you talk and lets you finish.
Your partner accepts your feelings, ideas, and opinions as your own.
When one of you is upset, you feel safe enough to talk tings out in a respectful manner.
4. You can agree to disagree.
You can each give a little to come to an agreement or take turns making decisions.
If you have a disagreement, you talk it out and don’t let anger build up.
5. Your partner respects your boundaries. You can say:
“I can’t be with you every minute”
“Don’ tease me in that way”
“I don’t want to have sex”
“I can’t make a decision right now. I need time to think”
With your partner, you feel connected, not controlled.
6. You are honest with each other.
You build trust by being honest and kind, even if the truth is disappointing. For example:
“I forgot. You are right to be upset. I am sorry.”
“I like you but I’m not sure how serious I want to be. Let’s take our time and see how things work out.”
Your partner is responsible for his or her own behavior and doesn’t blame others.
7. You have fun together.
You can relax, laugh, and enjoy everyday simple things together. For example, you enjoy a walk to a park or a cookout with family.
Being quiet together is okay too. You don’t feel you have to talk or be busy every minute.
8. Your partner uses language that lifts you up.
Encourage: “I believe you can do it”
Notice: “I like how you are patient with your grandmother.”
Respect: “I’ll put on these earphone so you can read.
Appreciate: “Thank you for helping out.”
Invite: “Would you like to go to the festival tomorrow?”
Point out the positive: “You have a great smile”
9. You take your time.
You take time to get to know each other and what each of you values.
You talk about where you think your relationship might go and how it might be different in a month or year.
You accept that we all grow and change, and relationships do too.
In a healthy relationship....
1. You can be yourself!
You can express yourself honestly.
You can be different from one another and enjoy those differences.
Your partner appreciates you for who you are.
You are glad to have your partner’s support, but don’t need their approval.
2. You feel free too….
Spend time apart.
Enjoy other friends.
Be with your family.
Stay true to your own values.
Speak your honest opinion.
Keep up with the activities and interests that are important to you.
3. Your partner hears what you say.
Your partner shows interest in you by taking time to listen.
Your partner looks at you when you talk and lets you finish.
Your partner accepts your feelings, ideas, and opinions as your own.
When one of you is upset, you feel safe enough to talk tings out in a respectful manner.
4. You can agree to disagree.
You can each give a little to come to an agreement or take turns making decisions.
If you have a disagreement, you talk it out and don’t let anger build up.
5. Your partner respects your boundaries. You can say:
“I can’t be with you every minute”
“Don’ tease me in that way”
“I don’t want to have sex”
“I can’t make a decision right now. I need time to think”
With your partner, you feel connected, not controlled.
6. You are honest with each other.
You build trust by being honest and kind, even if the truth is disappointing. For example:
“I forgot. You are right to be upset. I am sorry.”
“I like you but I’m not sure how serious I want to be. Let’s take our time and see how things work out.”
Your partner is responsible for his or her own behavior and doesn’t blame others.
7. You have fun together.
You can relax, laugh, and enjoy everyday simple things together. For example, you enjoy a walk to a park or a cookout with family.
Being quiet together is okay too. You don’t feel you have to talk or be busy every minute.
8. Your partner uses language that lifts you up.
Encourage: “I believe you can do it”
Notice: “I like how you are patient with your grandmother.”
Respect: “I’ll put on these earphone so you can read.
Appreciate: “Thank you for helping out.”
Invite: “Would you like to go to the festival tomorrow?”
Point out the positive: “You have a great smile”
9. You take your time.
You take time to get to know each other and what each of you values.
You talk about where you think your relationship might go and how it might be different in a month or year.
You accept that we all grow and change, and relationships do too.
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