How to Have a Healthy Relationship?

Identifying a healthy relationship might be challenging especially if you are beginning a new relationship with someone. Most of the time, when you meet someone, you might like his or her smile, laughter, or something funny he or she says. Yet, after several weeks of getting to know someone, you might start having doubts whether this is a healthy relationship for you. A healthy relationship should be respectful, trustful, and grateful. It should have good communication with your partner and some time for yourself.

However, if you met the person online, it might seem tough to get to know the person and his or her family. Therefore, keep in mind these few items when you are getting to know someone online or in person. When you are talking to the person make sure he or she does not criticize your appearance and your vocabulary. Also, make sure he or she does not make you feel uncomfortable, negative, or have low self-esteem. To have a healthy relationship online or in person, you must realize that there might be disagreements which should not last more than a day.

Healthy relationships do not involve mistreatment of each other. Instead, a healthy relationship should motivate one another, comfort one another, and help one another. In addition, a relationship should have a boundary where he or she sets rules when you are together or away from each other. Some rules can be a specific time to call and text message, when he or she can come to your home, or not calling when you are at work unless it is an emergency. Your partner should not be possessive, suspicious, or jealous of what you do at work and when you spend time with family or friends.

Know the differences between a healthy and an unhealthy relationship. Your partner should not pressure you, hit you, or do something that offends you and your family. Instead, a healthy relationship should be about honesty, improvement, and about understanding each other. It should be more positive than negative when you are with that person. Here are more resources about healthy relationships. 

 

Signs that You're in a Healthy Relationship:

Signs That You're In a Healthy Relationship (verywellmind.com)

10 Signs of a Healthy Relationship-One Love Foundation:

10 Signs of a Healthy Relationship - One Love Foundation (joinonelove.org)

Tips for Building a Healthy Relationship-Help Guide:

Tips for Building a Healthy Relationship - HelpGuide.org

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