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Characteristics of Healthy Relationships

Characteristics of Healthy Relationships. Developed by Counseling &Wellness Services for the Department of Housing & Residential Education. Agreement.

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Characteristics of Healthy Relationships

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  1. Characteristics of Healthy Relationships Developed by Counseling &Wellness Services for the Department of Housing & Residential Education

  2. Agreement Partners should discuss their relationship and needs openly from the beginning of the relationship and continue to revisit their agreements over time. To facilitate this process, a person should think about him/her/herself and what they want in a partner (could be in terms of identity, such as age, race, sexual orientation, education, etc.). Agreement can also include consent and being “out” as a couple. To build trust, partners should discuss each person’s level of commitment to the relationship and whether or not it is exclusive. Sources: IOOV, 2004; NIU, 2011

  3. Respect Both members of a relationship should feel valued and respected. This means that both partners have equal power in the relationship and that it is not based on coercion. It also means that both partners should be willing to compromise sometimes. Respect includes accepting each other as individuals with unique identities. Both parties should be allowed to define themselves and decide what their identities mean to them (ex: racial identity or sexual orientation). Partners should talk openly about how to deal with their differences. Sources: IOOV, 2004; NIU, 2011

  4. Open Communication Open communication is a key component of healthy relationships. Communication about one’s feelings or information that is important to share (like sexual history/health) should be given and received respectfully. Partners should listen actively to what their partners share, and respect their confidentiality. Communication should be honest, open, and often, even if it is not always pleasant. Sources: IOOV, 2004; NIU, 2011

  5. Mutual Enjoyment Both partners should be able to enjoy their time together, whether that involves physical or social interactions. Both people can talk about what is and is not fun for them. Having alone time and friends or interests outside of the relationship can make time spent together more fun! Sources: IOOV, 2004; NIU, 2011

  6. Safe In a healthy relationship, both partners feel safe, physically, mentally, emotionally, and sexually. Talk openly about sexual health with your partner and do what is right for you in terms of getting tested for STIs and using protection/contraception. Remember it is okay and can be helpful for couples to go to counseling, for any number of reasons. Sources: IOOV, 2004; NIU, 2011

  7. What is Love? Love is: Recognizing Differences Responsibility Friendship Pleasure Trust • Love is NOT: • Dependency • Being Selfish • Jealousy • Violence • Fear

  8. Dating Bill of RightsBoth you and your partner are entitled to some things in a relationship! These include: • Trusting yourself • Being safe • Using protection • Being respected • Getting angry • Having an emotionally healthy and supportive relationship • Agreeing or refusing to have sex • Prosecuting for battery or sexual assault • Experiencing intimacy • Being loved • Saying no Source: Amplify Your Voice, n.d.

  9. Resources • Counseling & Wellness Services • http://campushealth.unc.edu/cws • S.A.F.E. Project • http://unc.edu/safe • Amplify Your Voice • http://www.amplifyyourvoice.org

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