Healthy relationships:

are based on equality and respect:

• There is trust.
• There is support.
• There is communication.
• There is happiness.

Unhealthy relationships:

 are based on attempts to control the other person:

• There is dishonesty.
• There are struggles for control.
• There are breaks in communication.
• There is inconsiderate behaviour

Abusive relationships:

are based on an imbalance of power and control:

• There is manipulation.
• There is physical fighting.
• There is yelling.
• 1 person makes all the decisions.

How healthy is my relationship?

• Does this relationship make me feel good about myself?     Yes     No
• Are we friends?     Yes     No
• Do we have fun together?     Yes     No
• Do we both have other friends and interests?     Yes     No
• Are we honest with each other?     Yes     No
• Are we comfortable talking about most things, including sex?     Yes     No
• Do we respect each other’s ideas, values, and points of view?     Yes     No
• Is this a relationship between equal partners where neither person is “the boss”?     Yes     No
• Do we trust each other whenever we spend time apart?     Yes     No