Healthy relationships are based on equality and respect. You make decisions together and can openly discuss whatever you’re dealing with, like relationship problems and sexual choices. You enjoy spending time together but can be happy apart.

These relationships are based on respect, good communication, trust, honesty, physical and emotional safety, and equality.

Each person in a healthy relationship supports and encourages the other and is interested in what their friend or partner has to say. There may be disagreements, but they are dealt with respectfully.

There will probably be compromise, but the same person should not be the only one who compromises all or most of the time. The bottom line is that healthy relationships should make you feel good about yourself and who you are.

Consent

For a relationship, particluarly a sexual one, to be considered healthy, consent is essential. There is consent only when the consent is FRIES from both partners – Freely given, Reversible, Informed, Enthusiastic, and Specific.

Source: Planned Parenthood

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