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Characteristics of a HEALTHY relationship 

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Characteristics of a HEALTHY relationship 

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Qualities of a healthy relationship include mutual respect, trust, honesty, individuality, being able to compromise, having good communication, problem solving, self-confidence, understanding, and being a role model

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Characteristics of an UNHEALTHY relationship 

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Characteristics of an UNHEALTHY relationship 

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Qualities of an unhealthy relationship include control, hostility, dishonesty, disrespect, dependence, intimidation, physical violence, and sexual violence

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How to help a friend in an unhealthy relationship 

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How to help a friend in an unhealthy relationship 

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If you notice your friend is in an unhealthy relationship, here are some things you can do to help them

Talk to your friend about the relationship and the concerns without judgement

Don't speak over your friend, allow them to express how they are feeling

Don't demonize their partner

Tell your friend they have your support no matter the decision they make

Be patient

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All relationships are made up of our behaviors and can be characterized as healthy or unhealthy. These behaviors may look different for different people, whats unhealthy to someone may be healthy for another. Thinking of relationships as a spectrum allows us to examine both our own and our partners actions.

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Youtube video that shows the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships 

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Youtube video that shows the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships 

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Spectrum of healthy and unhealthy relationships 

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Spectrum of healthy and unhealthy relationships 

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How to improve an unhealthy communication style

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How to improve an unhealthy communication style

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1. Spend time listening to what the other person has to say

2. Make empathy, authenticity, and transparency high priorities in your conversations

3. Be self- and socially-aware. Read between the lines of what is happening during the conversation.

4. Be straightforward and clear with your words and body language. Don’t leave the other person guessing what you truly want or what your intentions are

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A communication style is the way you interact and exchange information with other people. There are four main communication styles that include being assertive, aggressive, passive, and manipulative

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What is the main difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships 

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What is the main difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships 

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Healthy relationships are based on mutual respect while in unhealthy relationships people ridicule one another, gossip, spread rumors, and act mean towards one another

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An assertive communication style includes being socially aware, protective of own needs and wants, while remaining respectful of others’ needs and wants, and accept rejection easily

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Having a manipulative communication style includes being controlling of others through words and actions, calculated scheming, use fake emotion to exploit others, and patronizing

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The University of Alabama. counseling.sa.ua.edu/resources/healthy-vs-unhealthy-relationships/. Accessed 15 Apr. 2024.

Youth.gov. youth.gov/youth-topics/teen-dating-violence/characteristics. Accessed 15 Apr. 2024.