Relationships

Healthy Relationships

There are all kinds of relationships. We have relationships with people we know a little, close friends, best friends, family members, and people we date and have feelings for. Regardless of the relationship, there are certain qualities that make up all great relationships, which are outlined below.

  • Being true to yourself: Both of you know your likes/dislikes and strengths/weaknesses. Both of you accept each other.
  • Communication: Both of you are honest about what you think and feel, and you listen to each other.
  • Respect: Both of you like each other for who you are and feel free to be yourselves around each other.
  • Trust: Both of you want the best for each other and are honest and dependable.
  • Support: You build each other up and are there for each other.
  • Fun: You laugh together and enjoy hanging out with each other.
  • Equality: Both of you make decisions that are right for yourselves and feel important and liked for who you are.
  • Independence: Both of you are able to spend time apart and be okay with it. Each of you has your own friends and activities.
  • Boundaries: Both of you know what you want/don’t want and your limits (what lines you don’t want to cross).

A sign of a healthy relationship is when you feel comfortable to be yourself around that person and they help to bring out the best in you.

To learn more about the qualities that make up relationships, visit Building Healthy Relationships.

Unhealthy Relationships

Relationships are not always easy. Sometimes they are hard work, but there should be more good times than bad. If someone is making you feel bad, is bringing out the worst in you, or is pressuring you to do things you are not comfortable with, these could be signs of an unhealthy relationship.

Unhealthy relationships can occur in any relationship. It is important to recognize the signs of unhealthy relationships. This can be difficult. Sometimes, the warning signs are subtle or happen slowly over time. To learn more about the signs of unhealthy relationships, visit Building Healthy Relationships , Is Our Relationship Healthy? , and 8 Warning Signs of Unhealthy Relationships. If you have questions about your relationships or think you might be experiencing an unhealthy relationship, talk to an adult you trust or talk to someone at Kids Help Phone *.

Repeated patterns of unhealthy behaviours can result in abuse. Abuse can take many forms, including physical abuse, emotional abuse, and sexual abuse. To learn more about abuse, visit: www.skprevention.ca/yap/abuse/.

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