Healthy Relationships.ppt

Healthy Relationships © Lisa Michalek Improving Communication Become a better listener  Focus on the speaker  Avoid interruptions  Avoid focusing on the speakers habits  Demonstrate understanding  Avoid challenging the speaker or bec...

Healthy Relationships © Lisa Michalek Improving Communication Become a better listener  Focus on the speaker  Avoid interruptions  Avoid focusing on the speakers habits  Demonstrate understanding  Avoid challenging the speaker or becoming defensive  Use “I” messages  Avoid generalities, be more specific Improving Communication Speak honestly Speak respectfully Pay attention to how the other person is responding to you Be careful of non-verbal messages  Looking at your watch  Pointing fingers  Rolling your eyes Characteristics of Good Friendships Mutual Assistance Enjoyment Acceptance Confiding Trust Understanding Respect Spontaneity Characteristics of Love Relationships Fascination Exclusiveness Sexual desire Sacrifice Being a supporter Intimacy Passion Commitment Jealousy in Relationships Often a sign of an underlying problem Causes  Overdependence  Low Self-esteem  Fear of losing control Healthy Relationships Trust – confidence in relationship  Predictability  Dependability  Faith Shared Activities  Special places  Rituals  Private jokes