Signs of a Healthy Relationship

[Gabe]

Healthy relationships encourage individuality and separation without fear of abandonment. Healthy relationships have elements of separateness and individuality. Partners know where they start and their partner begins. Healthy partners realize they are free to disagree, have different opinions, and create a relationship which is free from smothering, invasive behaviors, controlling, and power struggles.
A healthy relationship invites growth. It is a relationship in which partners encourage friendships, personal growth, and individuality. It is a relationship that discourages stagnation and encourages personal change and empowerment.
A healthy relationship nurtures open and honest communication. Couples that endure the test of time have mastered the art of communication, which creates a relationship that is resilient and lasting.
A healthy relationship encourages the expression of feelings. Each partner feels safe to share his or her thoughts, insights and feelings when expressed in an appropriate manner. It is a relationship in which each partner feels ‘heard” and trusted.
A healthy relationship builds self-esteem. A relationship of this caliber encourages partners to feel good about themselves through encouragement, self-evaluation, and nurturing.
A healthy relationship is built on commitment to resolution. Perhaps the old adage of never going to bed before a conflict is resolved makes the most sense even in today’s world. Resilient couples learn to create compromises, and find solutions to disagreements and conflicts.
A healthy relationship encourages trust and respect. These attributes are the pillars of a resilient enduring relationship. Respect and trust are the cornerstones of a relationship filled with love and passion.
~from www.wmbd.com