Especially when relationships exist on a spectrum from healthy, unhealthy, to abusive.
It’s important to recognize different signs of these types of relationships. We’re here to help you see those red flags by defining the difference between the 3!
A Healthy Relationship Involves:
Communication
Respect
Honesty
Compromise
Trust
Equality
Listening
Forgiveness
And to be able to give each other personal time!
Unhealthy relationships involve:
No communication
Disrespect
Dishonesty
Untrustworthy
Controlling over one another
Pressure into activities
Abusive relationships involve:
Communicating in a demeaning and threatening way
Overly controlling
Isolation from other people
Verbal, Physical, and Emotional Threats
Anything that is very hurtful to you phyiscally and emotionally
Know this:
not every relationship is perfect, but that is where communication comes in to express your concerns and talk things through with your partner.
If you see any of these warning signs, reach out to a trusted adult or reach out tothe Love Is Respect Hotline.