The following are some key aspects of a healthy relationship:

• Open and honest communication 

• It’s okay to disagree and hold different opinions

• It okay to argue but not okay to feel afraid during the argument 

• Allows for individuality and individuality is celebrated within the relationship 

• Emphasis is placed on bringing out a partner’s best qualities 

• Achievements are celebrated 

• Financial independence 

• Shared decision making 

• Welcomes affection and closeness

 

• Your sexual relationship is safe and you do not feel forced, coerced or unduly influencedinto engaging in sexual activities that you do not feel comfortable about.

• You have access to birth control and sexual health services

• You have access to other health and mental health services

• You are not being forced, coerced or unduly influenced into using illegal substances, alcohol or criminal behaviour

• Accepts the limitation of themselves and their partner 

• Accepts endings and understands when you say no 

• Find pleasure in giving without expecting a return on the gift 

• Acknowledgment of own behaviour and does not blame their partner for their reaction or their behaviour. 

• Trust’s the memory of the their partner

 

• Does not check mobile phones, messages or emails 

• Encourages relationships with family members and friends 

• Encourages hobbies and sport activities 

• Does not discourage your freedom of choice when it comes to getting dressed or wearing make-up for example 

• Shows commitment to the relationship

• Does not cheat on you or have multiple partners i.e. still using dating sites 

• Does not play mind games 

• Believes in equality