How Can We Communicate Better
"Open, honest communication should be part of every healthy relationship. Use the guidelines below to open up the channels of communication between you and your partner. If you’re in an unhealthy or abusive relationship, be careful using these tips. You know your relationship best. If any of these tips would put you in danger, don’t try them." LoveisRespect.org
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Relationship Moving to fast? Here is How to Tell Your Partner
"A racing heartbeat, excitement at just the thought of that special person, the constant feeling of butterflies in your stomach. There’s no doubt that the beginning of a relationship can be an exciting whirlwind. We see it often in the media: did Pete Davidson & Ariana Grande really get matching tattoos after just a week of dating!?
While the fast-paced honeymoon phase can feel thrilling, it can also be a potential red flag; after all, intensity is one of the signs of an unhealthy relationship." Onelove Writer's Corps Member Julie Oltman
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Setting Boundaries
"Whether you’re casually hooking up or have been going out for a while now, setting boundaries is an important part of any relationship. To have the healthiest relationship, both partners should know each other’s wants, goals, fears and limits. You should feel comfortable honestly communicating your needs to your partner without being afraid of what they might do in response. If your partner tells you that your needs are stupid, gets angry with you or goes against what you’re comfortable with, then your partner is not showing you the respect you deserve." LoveisRespect.org
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Healthy Sex is About Respect
"In a healthy relationship, both partners are able to express their feelings and respect each other’s boundaries about sex. You shouldn’t have to have sex to keep your partner. You may feel comfortable kissing or holding hands but not want to go any further. That’s okay!
Deciding whether you want to have sex or when you should is a decision you should make when it feels right for YOU. In a healthy relationship, your partner respects your decisions, even if they don’t like them." LoveisRespect.org
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Conflict Resolution
"There is conflict in all relationships. And by 'conflict,' we specifically mean verbal disagreements and arguments. People disagree and that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, you have the right to a different opinion from your partner." LoveisRespect.org
retrieved from http://www.loveisrespect.org/healthy-relationships/conflict-resolution/
Long Distance Relationships
"Long distance relationships can be any type of relationship, including family, romantic or a friendship." Wernative.org
retrieved from http://www.wernative.org/articles/long-distance-relationships
Trust
"Trust is a super important part of a healthy relationship, but it’s something that many people struggle with, for a lot of different reasons.
What does trust mean? Trusting someone means that you think they are reliable, you have confidence in them and you feel safe with them physically and emotionally. Trust is something that two people in a relationship can build together when they decide to trust each other. You can’t demand or prove trust; trusting someone is a choice that you make." LoveisRespect.org
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