Healthy Relationships
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Melissa created
this feature on healthy relationships. She is a
student at James Madison University who
interned at Advocates for Youth in the
summer of 2001. She previously interned
at Citizens Against Sexual Assault.
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We all have relationships with many
people in our lives and all of these relationships are
different. Whether it is with friends, family, significant others,
partners,
acquaintances or anyone else, it is important to know
how to have healthy relationships with the people in our lives. Healthy
relationships
increase our self-esteem, improve mental and emotional
health, and help us have fuller lives.
This feature focuses mostly on significant others, partners,
girlfriends, boyfriends, and intimate relationships.
However, most everything found here can be applied
to any relationship.
Find out the difference between Healthy v. Unhealthy
Relationships. If any behaviors in the unhealthy column sound familiar,
learn more about unhealthy relationships and what to do. For additional information,
take a look at the dating violence article and
the hotlines and resources on this subject.
Our relationships can all benefit by learning how to communicate with
our partners in a healthy way. Learn general tips on communicating, how to
work out disagreements, and how to talk about sex with your partner. Check
out some good feeling words to use when you're
talking with people. Learn about rights in personal relationships. Learn what
youth deserve in a relationship from the Bill of
Dating Rights.
Dating and interpersonal relationships can be confusing. Read some quotes about
what a number of young people believe a healthy relationship means.
Thanks to everyone who contributed to this feature.
—Melissa
MORE INFORMATION >>
Relationships >> What Is Healthy? :: Partner
Communication :: Feeling Words :: Quotes & Perspectives
Related Articles >> Bill of Dating Rights :: Dating
Violence Warning Signs :: Dating Violence Resources
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