{"id":223,"date":"2020-05-22T20:23:50","date_gmt":"2020-05-22T20:23:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/womenscenter\/?page_id=223"},"modified":"2023-10-25T12:58:53","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T12:58:53","slug":"healthy-unhealthy-relationships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/thecenteree\/healthy-unhealthy-relationships\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy, Unhealthy & Abusive Relationships"},"content":{"rendered":"

Relationships can exist on a continuum from healthy to abusive. It is important to pay attention to the characteristics present in our family, friend, and dating relationships to be able to determine whether they are healthy, unhealthy, or abusive. Relationships that are abusive are rooted in power and control, and they are likely to make us feel insecure, scared, stressed out, and like we are walking on eggshells. Healthy relationships are rooted in equality and respect, and they allow us to feel safe, happy, and secure with ourselves and with our partner.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is possible for unhealthy behaviors to exist in a healthy relationship at times i.e., a conflict that escalated to hurtful words. While arguing is normal, healthy conflict resolution can exist through empathy and open communication. Relationships<\/span>\u00a0become abusive when those unhealthy behaviors are used intentionally\u00a0to exert power and control.\u00a0Unhealthy behaviors should not happen often. If you are noticing a pattern of these behaviors or they feel like they are escalating, these are red flags (warning signs) that can lead to abuse.<\/p>\n

Everyone has the right to feel valued, respected, and safe in their relationships no matter what. <\/span><\/p>\n

Check out the lists below to learn a little bit more about what healthy and unhealthy relationships can look like.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What makes a relationship healthy? (Green Flags)<\/b><\/p>\n

Does your partner\u2026\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n