Healthy relationships Not all relationships are healthy. You deserve one that is. Healthy relationships Healthy relationships are based on equality & respect with the other person You make decisions together and can openly discuss whatever you’re dealing with, like relationship problems and sexual choices. You enjoy spending time together but can be happy apart. • respect • good communication • trust • honest • equality Unhealthy relationships Unhealthy relationships are based on attempts to control the other person One person tries to make most ofthe decisions. He or she may pressure their partner about sex or refuse tosee how their actions can hurt. In an unhealthy relationship, you feel like you should only spend time with your partner. • breaks in communication • pressure • dishonesty • struggles for control • inconsiderate behaviour Abusive relationships Abusive relationships are based on an imbalance of power & control One person is making all the decisions— about sexual choices, friend groups, boundaries, even what’s true and what’s not. You spend all of your time together and feel like you can’t talk to other people, especially about what’s really happening in your relationship. • accusations • blame shifting • isolation pressure • manipulation