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Relationship Tips & Advice for Couples
Signs of a Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationship
A healthy relationship can come naturally to some couples – they fall in love and everything else seems to fall into place. They get along, seem to handle conflict with ease, and show love and support to each other. However, many couples find themselves questioning their relationship and whether it is on the right track. They may feel a lack of respect, unloved, or a general unease with each other
Here is a chart to help couples decide if they are on the right track or need to make some adjustments to their relationship.
Signs of a Healthy Relationship
- You feel secure and happy when you’re together or alone
- You can problem solve when the issues arise
- You inspire each other to live full lives and go after your dreams
- You feel generous, giving and loving with each other
- You can accept your partner for who they are without judging them or insisting they change for you
- You are open and tell the truth to each other
- Problems and conflicts can occur between you and you can still handle your day
- You have a sense that your relationship is going well and you respect each other
- Most of the time you have good things to say about the relationship
- The relationship is close to or at the top of your priority list
- You can give each other feedback and suggestions when it’s in the best interest of both of you
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Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship
- You feel insecure and weak around each other or when separate
- You are unable to resolve differences together
- You stifle each others’ dreams and try to control or limit your partner
- You withdraw emotionally and physically from your partner
- You beg, nag or try to manipulate your partner into changing into who you think they should be
- You lie and hide important information from each other
- You suffer from low self-esteem as a result of what happens between you two
- You spend more time feeling hurt and feel badly about how you treat each other
- You find yourself complaining to others about the relationship
- Your relationship is at the bottom of your priority list
- You are defensive and not open to any sort of feedback because you take it as criticism
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