Relationship Help
People change over time- so do their relationships. Developing healthy relationships is an important life skill for families, friends, co-workers and significant others.
How many of the following attitudes and behaviors are present in your relationships?
- communication is open and spontaneous (including listening)
- assertiveness: feelings and needs are expressed safely
- rules/boundaries are clear and explicit, yet allows for flexibility
- individuality, freedom and personal identity is enhanced
- acceptance of self and other
- humility: able to let go of the need to “be right”
- balance of giving and receiving
- conflict is faced directly and resolved
- tolerance: forgiveness of self and other
- mistakes are accepted and learned from
- willingness to take risks and be vulnerable
- each can enjoy being alone and privacy is respected
- personal growth, change and exploration are encouraged
- responsibility for own behaviors and happiness (not blaming other)