healthy and unhealthy relationship

A free exchange of ides, dreams, fears, nd concerns without criticism from the other. ability to listen actively and respond constructively.

• good communication

• bad communication

• mental communication

• communication

one partner limits easy communication through criticism, intimidation, or dishonesty. inability to listen openly to their opinions.

• healthy relationship

• good communication

• poor communication

• rich communiction

partners openly share feelings, views, and concerns. accurate and complete information is shared about important matters.

• non healthy

• healthy

one or both partners lie to the other, keep info from the other, steal or provide inaccurate info about important matters.

• honest

• somewhat honest

• dishonest

willingness to argue honestly and fairly to resolve conflict. Both partners feel comfortable presenting their side, knowing that they can find middle ground

• compromise

• equality

partners share in responsibilities and decision making regarding roles, activities, and friends. They discuss options to determine what is fair and equal.

• controlling

• equality

• argument

• honestly

both partners have the freedom to choose actions free of intimidation, threat, or force

(a)  

one partner asserts one side of the conflict as the only truth, refusing to hear other sides. inability to find equally satisfying solutions

(a)  

one partner attempts to control the relationship by making all the decisions regarding dating, social life, even what to wear. loss of personal independence of other partner.

• bad communication

• controlling

• unhealthy

ability to show compassion and understanding for diverse beliefs and life experiences 

(a)