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HEALTHY VS. UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

THE HEART OF RELATIONSHIPS
Relationships are somewhat like puzzles. If one piece is missing, the puzzle isn’t complete.
Here are five pieces of a healthy relationship. If one piece is missing, the relationship may need
some work to become a healthy relationship.

In my relationships I get to be myself.
I don’t have to pretend to be someone else. The relationship is truthful and real.

We take time to get to know each other.
The amount of time to get to know someone is different for all relationships.
There is compromise in my relationships - we take turns making decisions.
There is a shared power in the relationship.

We get along and have fun together.
We have things in common. Arguments are brief and end respectfully.
Boundaries are respected - I can say no in my relationships.
If I say no, the other person doesn’t get upset with me.
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