Healthy Relationships by JayLeisha McHenry https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa What qualities are required for a healthy relationship? What is a "healthy relationship"? What are the different types of relationships? Communication is essential, but how can you use it in a healthy relationship effectively? What are different strategies of communication? en-us 2015-09-24 13:10:18 UTC 2025-10-13 05:38:49 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.storage.googleapis.com/portrait/rose_close.jpg I thought health was just for the body, not relationships??? Que??? jayleisha_mchenry1206 https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/71923633 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.

]]> 2015-09-24 13:13:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/71923633 Ok, so what exactly is a "Healthy Relationship" jayleisha_mchenry1206 https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/71924376

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. 

]]> 2015-09-24 13:15:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/71924376 Relationships expand beyond more than just romantically  jayleisha_mchenry1206 https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/71924718 The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected.

]]> 2015-09-24 13:16:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/71924718 What are some  qualities required for a healthy relationship? jayleisha_mchenry1206 https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/71927550 -Good communication

-Understanding

-Patience

-Compassion

-Friendship

-Loyalty

-Honesty

-Trust

]]> 2015-09-24 13:24:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/71927550 How does one communicate effectivley? jayleisha_mchenry1206 https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/71927721
  • 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.
    • ]]>     2015-09-24 13:24:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/71927721     Different types of communications? Tell me more! jayleisha_mchenry1206 https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/71928018 -Verbal: Face Time, Phone, Face-to-Face

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

    -Written: Letters, Texting, Notes, Email

    ]]>     2015-09-24 13:25:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/71928018     Why do I need communication? jayleisha_mchenry1206 https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/71928493 To get an understanding of someone's ideas or feelings and to communicate yours.

    ]]>     2015-09-24 13:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/71928493     Why do I need to know how to say no? jayleisha_mchenry1206 https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/71928782 - 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

    ]]>     2015-09-24 13:27:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/71928782     What about conflicts? What are they? jayleisha_mchenry1206 https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/71929225 A serious disagreement or argument.

    -Between peers

    -Family

    -Even strangers

    ]]>     2015-09-24 13:28:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/71929225     Lets do some conflict resolution!!! jayleisha_mchenry1206 https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/71929353 -Agree to disagree

    -Let it go

    -Get a second opinion

    -Communicate

    -Find common ground

    ]]>     2015-09-24 13:29:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/71929353     What are some refusual skills? jayleisha_mchenry1206 https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/71931456 -Being assertive

    -Being respectful

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

    -Speaking up

    ]]>     2015-09-24 13:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/71931456     Being Assertive. jayleisha_mchenry1206 https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/71938126 -Using a firm voice

    -Body language (closed off)

    - Ignore

    -Walk off

    ]]>     2015-09-24 13:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/71938126     Passive or agressive? jayleisha_mchenry1206 https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/71938248 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

    ]]>     2015-09-24 13:53:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/71938248     Types of Love  jayleisha_mchenry1206 https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/72079597 Agape – unchanging love for someone no matter what they do

    Phileo – Love for another human

    Eros – sensual sexual nature/ attraction

    ]]>     2015-09-25 01:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/72079597     Not in a healthy relationship? jayleisha_mchenry1206 https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/72427876 - 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

    ]]>     2015-09-28 13:04:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/72427876     Qualities "I" look for in a healthy relationship  jayleisha_mchenry1206 https://padlet.com/jayleisha_mchenry1206/jayleishaaa/wish/72428591 - Humor

    -Friendship

    -Honesty

    -Openess

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