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I thought health was just for the body, not relationships??? Que???

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I thought health was just for the body, not relationships??? Que???

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The term health can used for more than nutritional or anatomical purposes. It's also for any relationship that can be defined as good or beneficial mentally, physically, or emotiobnally.

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Ok, so what exactly is a "Healthy Relationship"

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Ok, so what exactly is a "Healthy Relationship"

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A connection between people where the needs and desires of the individuals are reciprocated through qualities or characteristics that build up and maintain an individuals’ personal identity.

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Relationships expand beyond more than just romantically 

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Relationships expand beyond more than just romantically 

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The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected.

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What are some  qualities required for a healthy relationship?

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What are some  qualities required for a healthy relationship?

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-Good communication

-Understanding

-Patience

-Compassion

-Friendship

-Loyalty

-Honesty

-Trust

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Qualities "I" look for in a healthy relationship 

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Qualities "I" look for in a healthy relationship 

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- Humor

-Friendship

-Honesty

-Openess

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- Recognize the signs of an unhealthy relationship

(Name calling, Making you feel less than, going through your stuff, constantly questioning you, physical, or mental harm, telling all your business etc.)

- Talk about it

-See if there's any way you can fix it.

-If not, leave.

-Get help if situation isn't easy to leave

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To get an understanding of someone's ideas or feelings and to communicate yours.

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Think about what you want to say and what you are feeling when you say it

Be clear about what you want to communicate

Be clear about your message so that the other person hears it accurately and understands what you mean

Talk about what you want and feel – use ‘I’ statements such as ‘I need’, ‘I want’ and ‘I feel’

Share positive feelings with your another, such as what you appreciate and admire about them, and how important they are to you.

Keep comfortable eye contact.

Lean towards your partner and make gestures to show interest and concern.

Have a fairly relaxed posture with your arms and legs uncrossed.

Face your partner – don’t sit or stand sideways.

Sit or stand on the same level to avoid looking up to or down on your partner.

Avoid distracting gestures such as fidgeting with a pen, glancing at papers, or tapping your feet or fingers.

Be aware that physical barriers, noise or interruptions will make good communication difficult.

Show genuine attention and interest. Ask for feedback from your partner on your listening.

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Different types of communications? Tell me more!

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Different types of communications? Tell me more!

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-Verbal: Face Time, Phone, Face-to-Face

-Non-verbal: Sign Language, Facial Expressions, Body Language

-Written: Letters, Texting, Notes, Email

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- You don't want to be forced into an uncomfortable position

-You don't want to be a push over

- It gives a sense of strength and independence

- Confidence

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-Being assertive

-Being respectful

-Standing your ground to things you don't want to do

-Speaking up

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-Using a firm voice

-Body language (closed off)

- Ignore

-Walk off

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Passive-accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance

Aggressive-pursuing one's aims and interests forcefully, sometimes unduly so

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A serious disagreement or argument.

-Between peers

-Family

-Even strangers

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-Agree to disagree

-Let it go

-Get a second opinion

-Communicate

-Find common ground

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Agape – unchanging love for someone no matter what they do

Phileo – Love for another human

Eros – sensual sexual nature/ attraction