Building Healthy Relationships

The way people interact and communicate with each other in a relationship.

Being truthful and open with your partner.

Expressing your thoughts and feelings clearly and effectively.

Accepting and valuing your partner for who they are.

Understanding and sharing your partner's feelings.

Showing care and concern for your partner's well-being.

Sharing experiences and creating memories together.

Supporting each other through challenges and celebrating successes.

The ability to believe in someone's reliability and good intentions.

A healthy way to handle disagreements, involving active listening and finding common ground.

Understanding and sharing another person's feelings and experiences.

Behaving in a way that shows you care and value the other person.

Recognizing and taking responsibility for the impact of your actions and words on others.

Trying to change someone's core personality or behavior.

A pattern of behavior that seeks to gain power over someone using manipulation, verbal abuse, or isolation.

A relationship where one or both partners are unhappy, experiencing problems, and might not be able to improve.

These are signs that a relationship is in trouble, such as a lack of communication, constant criticism, or not wanting to spend time together.

A relationship where one or both partners have decided they no longer want to be in it. This can be due to changing interests, values, or simply realizing the relationship isn't a good fit anymore.

Be certain that ending the relationship is the right choice for you. Don't rush into a decision without careful consideration.

It's normal to experience sadness, grief, and a sense of loss after a relationship ends. Allow yourself to feel these emotions.

Having an open and honest conversation face-to-face shows respect for the person you're ending things with. It's often the best way to communicate your intentions clearly.

Even after a relationship ends, it's important to treat the other person with kindness and respect. Remember the good times you shared, but also acknowledge the reasons for ending the relationship.

A coping strategy to stop negative thoughts about an ex-partner or friend by consciously telling yourself to "stop" and shifting your focus to something else.

Seeing a relationship for what it truly was, acknowledging both its positive and negative aspects, without romanticizing or ignoring past issues.

Building your confidence by focusing on your strengths, achievements, and positive qualities.

Connecting with new people and rekindling old friendships to provide support and create new connections.

Learning from both the positive and negative experiences of a past relationship to enhance future relationships.

Sharing feelings and seeking support from trusted friends or family members during difficult times.

Prioritizing self-care by getting enough sleep, eating nutritious meals, and exercising to manage stress and maintain well-being.

Allowing yourself to cry as a healthy way to release emotions and process grief during break-ups or friendship endings.

Using "I" statements to express your feelings and needs without blaming the other person. Example: "I feel hurt when you don't keep your promises."

Communicating your decision to end the relationship clearly and directly, without leaving room for confusion or false hope of reconciliation.

Ending a relationship in a way that minimizes hurt feelings and avoids causing unnecessary drama or conflict.

A range of emotions, including sadness, anger, regret, jealousy, guilt, and confusion, that are normal and understandable when a relationship ends.

The act of ending a relationship personally, rather than through text, social media, or avoidance, which can be hurtful and disrespectful.

Choosing a location for ending a relationship that is private, comfortable, and allows for a safe and respectful conversation.

Expressing the reasons for ending the relationship honestly and clearly, without engaging in arguments or debates.

Accepting the fact that a relationship is over and moving forward without holding onto false hope of getting back together.