Healthy Relationships

People often wonder whether their relationship is healthy or abusive

Below are some signs of a healthy relationship. Both people in the relationship:

  • Show respect and care to each other
  • Trust and support each other
  • Speak freely and openly
  • Listen to each other, and value the other’s perspective and opinion
  • Make decisions together without fear, and are able to negotiate
  • Are able to accept responsibility for their mistakes and admit when they are wrong
  • Share parenting decisions and responsibilities
  • Have sex that both parties agree on

Learn More About DV:

“Freedom from domestic violence is possible for everyone.”

“Survivors of domestic violence display a stunning capacity for survival and perseverance.”

“Asking for help is probably one of the hardest things a person can do, but it’s one of the best things a person can do.”

“Developing support systems and mobilizing resources helps survivors of domestic violence to be resilient and ultimately to recover from domestic violence.”

“Love and care from trusted adults, and a safe and predictable environment help children and young people heal from domestic violence.”

Quotes adapted from https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1077801212470543

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