Are you in a dating relationship? Are you treating each other with respect?
Here are a few tips to help you have a healthy respectful relationship.
What is a Healthy Relationship?
• Have FUN together: Laugh and be relaxed with each other. Do activities that you
both enjoy. Be there for each:
*Keep commitments *Don’t break dates *Balanced time of being together
• Express feelings but know that someone cares by their actions not just their words.
• Listen and hear what is being said. Don’t jump to conclusions.
• Forgive mistakes and let go of the past. Don’t take advantage.
• Be truthful about: feelings, beliefs, values, and boundaries
• Supportive not possessive or jealous:
*Freedom to have other friends *Freedom to spend time with friends and family
*Freedom to make your own decisions
• Feel comfortable being you.
• Accept responsibility for behavior.