What Makes a Relationship Healthy?
30 Traits of a Healthy Relationship
Sometimes, you have to sit back and reflect on your relationship to determine its state. Is it in good standing or are there some red flags to be concerned about? Every relationship is different and they're not always easy, but they should absolutely be healthy. A healthy relationship equals a happy relationship. So, to see if yours makes the cut, read the 30 characteristics ahead. You'll know exactly what needs to be improved if a few traits are missing.
1 Your partner brings you up, not down.
2 You embrace each other's flaws.
3 You can be yourselves.
4 You respect each other's thoughts, opinions, values, and beliefs.
5 You're not codependent.
6 You keep each other in mind when making decisions.
7 You show your appreciation for one another.
8 You're respectful of one another's families.
9 Intimacy and affection are important.
10 Honesty is not a problem.
11 You have fun together.
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12 You practice effective communication.
13 You're happy together.
14 Your connection goes beyond physical.
15 The partnership is balanced.
16 You trust each other.
17 You respect each other's boundaries.
18 You're patient with one another.
19 You both value your relationship.
20 Jealousy is never an issue.
21 You can confide in your partner.
22 You remind each other how much you care.
23 You feel safe at all times.
24 You support each other regardless of how it will affect you.
25 You allow each other to grow.
26 You can speak your mind freely.
27 You put equal amount of effort into the relationship.
28 Your fights are civil and infrequent.
29 You each have lives outside the one you share.
30 One's love is never in question.
