Healthy vs Unhealthy Relationships
Group Activity In a group of about 4 people, discuss the following questions and write your ideas down on chart paper: What are the characteristics of healthy relationships? What are the characteristics of unhealthy relationships?
Healthy Relationships Mutual respect Trust Loyalty Honesty Compromise Individuality Good communication Anger control Problem solving Understanding Self-confidence Being a good role model Unconditional love Forgiveness Patience
Unhealthy Relationships Control Hostility Disrespect Dependence Intimidation Jealousy Violence Conditional love
Source “Teen Dating Violence: Characteristics of Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships.” October 11, 2012. Retrieved from: http://findyouthinfo.gov/youth-topics/teen-dating- violence/characteristics