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What are Healthy Relationships?

No relationship is perfect, but there are characteristics of healthy relationships. Each partner in the relationship should be treated with respect and dignity. Students who are in a relationship or thinking about starting one should consider their rights and how they or others would describe their relationship.

Relationship Bill of Rights

  • I have the right to be treated with dignity and respect
  • I have a right to follow my own values and standards
  • I have the right to say no and not feel guilty
  • I have the right to experience and express my feelings
  • I have the right to feel safe and ask for what I want
  • I have the right to take time for myself
  • I have the right to change my mind and make mistakes
  • I have the right to be me and feel good about myself and be happy
  • I have the right to leave conversations with people who put me down
  • I have the right to end the relationship
  • I have the right to make decisions about my sexual and reproductive health
  • I have the right to make friends and be myself around people

Relationship Red Flags

Identifying a healthy and unhealthy relationship can be more complicated than it seems. Items that some people may consider healthy, others may consider unhealthy. Below are several warning signs of an unhealthy relationship.

  • Checking cell phones, emails or social networks without permission
  • Constant belittling or put-downs
  • Explosive temper
  • Extreme jealousy or insecurity
  • Isolation from family and friends
  • Making false accusations
  • Physically inflicting pain or hurt in any way
  • Possessiveness
  • Repeatedly pressuring someone to have sex
  • Telling someone what to do

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