“The greatest relationships are built on teamwork, mutual respect, a healthy dose of admiration, and a never-ending portion of love and grace.” – Fawn Weaver
Be Yourself!
In healthy relationships, both people feel comfortable to be themselves! When you feel like you’re free to be your authentic self, you can develop a stronger, more genuine connection in your relationships.
Managing Conflict in Relationships
When approaching conflict in your relationships, try your best to stick to one issue at a time. When couples bring up multiple issues at once during a disagreement, they can become overwhelmed, leading to escalation and increased conflict. Focusing only
Show Appreciation for Your Partner!
Showing appreciation is an important part of building healthy relationships and strengthening your connection with your partner! When you notice your partner doing something kind or thoughtful for you, praise them and show gratitude for their efforts. This will
Stay Calm!
Big emotions can be difficult to handle as adults. Now, imagine that you are experiencing really big, challenging emotions and also don’t know how to express or communicate them quite yet. This is often what is going on for young
Validation Promotes Emotional Security
Validation means recognizing and accepting your loved ones’ thoughts, feelings, and experiences. You don’t have to agree or even completely understand where someone is coming from to provide validation. Instead, validation communicates to others, “I see you, hear you, and
Build Each Other Up!
In healthy relationships, partners aim to build each other up! Provide gratitude, encouragement, and love to your partner as often as you can!
Healthy Relationships are Unique
Romantic relationships are exciting and complicated. Just like every person is unique, every relationship has its own quirks and pacing–basically its own life cycle. Maybe your relationship didn’t move through these stages in order, and that’s okay! Some couples become