In a healthy relationship:

• Your partner respects you and your individuality
• You are both open and honest
• A good partner is not excessively jealous and does not make you feel guilty when you spend time with family and friends.
• Your partner supports you and your choices even when they disagree with you
• Both of you have equal say and respected boundaries
• Your partner understands that you need to study or hang out with friends or family
• You can communicate your feelings without being afraid of negative consequences
• A good partner also compliments you, encourages you to achieve your goals and does not resent your accomplishments.

My partner doesn’t physically hurt me…does that mean I’m in a healthy relationship?

Just because there is no physical abuse in your relationship doesn’t mean it’s healthy. It’s not healthy if your partner:

• Is inconsiderate, disrespectful or distrustful
• Tries to control what you do, who you spend your time with, and what you wear
• Is overly jealous
• Humiliates you on Facebook or in front of your friends
• Constantly texts you
• Forces you sexually
• Threatens to hurt him/herself if you say you want to break-up

For more information about teens and healthy and unhealthy relationships, go to www.loveisrespect.org