Signs Of A Healthy Relationship VS. Unhealthy Relationship
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Signs Of A Healthy Relationship VS. Unhealthy Relationship

Signs you need to know the difference between a healthy relationship verses an unhealthy relationship.

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Signs Of A Healthy Relationship VS. Unhealthy Relationship
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Healthy:

  • Develops over time
  • The relationship is based on friendship
  • Sex is not necessary for the relationship to grow
  • Each person believes they can “live” without the other, but prefers to be in the relationship
  • Partners are comfortable alone and are not afraid to leave the relationship if needed
  • Allows independence and growth
  • Communicate to have needs met
  • Can live with partner’s flaws and works towards giving unconditional love
  • Partners have individual self-worth
  • Old “issues” are put to rest once forgiveness has taken place
  • Friendships outside of the relationship are important
  • Respects physical boundaries established (especially sexual)
  • Respects moral and spiritual values. Helps the person to grow in their faith
  • Actions and words build up the other partner
  • Has honesty and truth at the core of the relationship

Unhealthy:

  • Develops very rapidly
  • The relationship is based on neediness
  • Feeling connected is based on sexual issues
  • “Can’t live without you” feelings
  • Fearful of being alone or ending relationship
  • Threatened by partner’s growth/changes
  • Expects partner to “know” how to fulfill needs. Plays “games”
  • Does not tolerate flaws, expects unconditional love
  • Looks to others for affirmation and self-worth
  • Rehashing old “issues” very frequently
  • Jealous of friendships outside of relationship
  • Does not respect physical boundaries
  • Does not respect moral or spiritual values. Hinders spiritual growth
  • Actions and words are hurtful, demanding, or abusive
  • Little honesty, secretive
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