Unhealthy Relationships Control Hostility Disrespect Dependence Intimidation Jealousy Violence Conditional love Source “Teen Dating Violence: Characteristics of Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships.” October 11, 2012. Retrieved from: http://findyouthinfo.gov/youth-topics/teen-dating- violence/characteristics
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 Confiding Understanding Spontaneity Enjoyment Acc...
How can we find the right balance between purposeful work, family, friendships, self, obligations, & health? How do we fit everything into our lives without making ourselves crazy busy, unfocused, stressed out, feeling put-upon, or unhealthy? What can we cut out? What should we add in?
Children of whom learn that love is given and just as fast can be taken away with people in and out of their life of which they have no say nor control over, as they age will often find themselves in relationships that are unhealthy. As they replay the theme of love and loss, yearnin...