1. Healthy Relationships
© Lisa Michalek

2. Improving Communication
Become a better listener
Focus on the speaker
Avoid interruptions
Avoid focusing on the speakers habits
Demonstrate understanding
Avoid challenging the speaker or becoming defensive
Use “I” messages
Avoid generalities, be more specific

3. Improving Communication
Speak honestly
Speak respectfully
Pay attention to how the other person is responding to you
Be careful of non-verbal messages
Looking at your watch
Pointing fingers
Rolling your eyes

4. Characteristics of Good Friendships
Mutual Assistance
Confiding
Understanding
Spontaneity
Enjoyment
Acceptance
Trust
Respect

5. Characteristics of Love Relationships
Fascination
Exclusiveness
Sexual desire
Sacrifice
Being a supporter
Intimacy
Passion
Commitment

6. Jealousy in Relationships
Often a sign of an underlying problem
Causes
Overdependence
Low Self-esteem
Fear of losing control

7. Healthy Relationships
Trust – confidence in relationship
Predictability
Dependability
Faith
Shared Activities
Special places
Rituals
Private jokes