October 4, 2023

All relationships exist on a spectrum from healthy to abusive, with unhealthy in between. The relationship spectrum below can help you understand where your relationship possibly sits.

A Healthy relationship means that both you and your partner are:

Communicative, Respectful, Trusting, Honest, Equal, and Parenting supportively.

An Unhealthy relationship can exist if your partner is:

Non-communicative when problems arise, Disrespectful, Not trusting, Dishonest, Taking control, Isolating, Pressuring into sexual activity, Financial decisions are not discussed

An Abusive relationship exists when your partner:

Communicates hurtfully by threatening, insulting or demeaning, Mistreats the other, Makes untrue accusations, Controls the other,
Isolates the other, Forces sexual activity, Controls finances.

Source: www.thehotline.org/resources/healthy-relationships/

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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Every Couple Wants to be in a Healthy Environment

All relationships exist on a spectrum from healthy to abusive, with unhealthy in between. The relationship spectrum below can help you understand where your relationship possibly sits.