A good relationship is more than something we want, it’s something we need to be our happiest most productive selves.
Communication is key.
Communicating on a deep enough level that all members are able to share feelings, goals, accomplishments and experiences.
Open, honest and safe communication is a fundamental part of a healthy relationship.
Boundaries are not meant to make you feel trapped or like you're walking on eggshells.
What isn't a healthy relationship...unhealthy relationship can be based on power and control instead of equality and respect
Resolving family conflicts
Families who peacefully resolve conflict may grow closer as they learn from one another and work to take others feelings into consideration.
Communication is key.
Communicating on a deep enough level that all members are able to share feelings, goals, accomplishments and experiences.
Open, honest and safe communication is a fundamental part of a healthy relationship.
- Speak up
- Respect each other
- Compromise
- Be supportive
- Respect each others privacy
Boundaries are not meant to make you feel trapped or like you're walking on eggshells.
- Go out with your friends without your partner
- Participate in activities and hobbies you enjoy
- Don’t have to share passwords of social media with your partner
- Respect each others needs
What isn't a healthy relationship...unhealthy relationship can be based on power and control instead of equality and respect
- Understand that the person can only change if they want to
- Focus on your own needs
- Connect with your support system
- Think about breaking up
Resolving family conflicts
Families who peacefully resolve conflict may grow closer as they learn from one another and work to take others feelings into consideration.
- State what the problem is
- Establish ground rules
- Brainstorm solutions to the problem
- Evaluate risk and benefits
- Reach solution as a team
- Identify what each family member will do to work on the solution