What is RESPECT in a healthy relationship?

• Acknowledging that partners are equals, which means that neither partner has “authority” over the other.
• Despite not always agreeing with your partner, you can trust them and put faith in their judgment. 
• This trust can be built over time as the relationship progresses and you learn more about each other.

How do you show RESPECT in a healthy relationship?

In a healthy relationship, respect looks like:

• Talking openly and honestly with each other
• Compromising
• Speaking kindly to and about each other
• Listening to each other
• Valuing each other’s feelings and needs
• Building each other up
• Giving each other space
• Supporting each other’s interests, hobbies, careers, etc.
• Building each other up
• Respecting each other’s boundaries

Why is having self - respect equally important?

Self-respect is the key to:

• Building confidence 
• Working through challenges
• Building resilience in life
• Maintaining emotional health
• Identifying, choosing and maintaining healthy relationships with other people 

What’s healthy Communication?

Communication isn’t all about talking. Listening and being respectful are just as important. 

In a healthy relationship, you can also talk about difficult stuff without insulting or hurting each other.

Healthy communication is NOT manipulative,mean-spirited,disrespectful, or one-sided. You might not always agree, but you talk through your differences while feeling safe, respected, and heard.

What are some tips for healthy communication?

• Be clear and direct. No one can read your mind, so tell them what you think, feel, and need.
• Don’t push aside your feelings. Bring up things that bother you early on, so they don’t build up and become bigger problems.
• Build trust. Unless someone has given you a reason not to, believing that they’re telling you the truth and assuming that they mean well helps establish trust.
• Ask questions. If you don't understand what they're saying or why, ask questions. Don’t make assumptions.
• Be willing to apologize. Everyone makes mistakes. Saying you’re sorry (and meaning it) goes a long way in helping to move on after a fight.