to solve conflicts in a fair
and rational way.
Be Supportive. Offer
reassurance and
encouragement to your
partner. Also, let your
partner know when you need
their support. Healthy
relationships are about
building each other up, not
putting each other down.
Respect Each Other’s
Privacy. Just because you’re
in a relationship, doesn’t
mean you have to share
everything and constantly be
together. Healthy
relationships require space.
Healthy Boundaries
Creating boundaries is a good
way to keep your relationship
healthy and secure. By setting
boundaries together, you can
both have a deeper
understanding of the type of
relationship that you and your
partner want. Boundaries are
not meant to make you feel
trapped or like you’re “walking
on eggshells.” Creating
boundaries is not a sign of
secrecy or distrust — it’s an
expression of what makes you
feel comfortable and what you
would like or not like to
happen within the relationship.
Remember, healthy boundaries
shouldn’t restrict your ability
to:
Go out with your friends
without your partner.
Participate in activities
and hobbies you like.
Not have to share
passwords to your email,
social media accounts or
phone.
Respect each other’s
individual likes and needs.
Healthy Relationship
Boosters
Even healthy relationships can
use a boost now and then. You
may need a boost if you feel
disconnected from your partner
or like the relationship has
gotten stale. If so, find a fun,
simple activity you both enjoy,
like going on a walk, and talk
about the reasons why you
want to be in the relationship.
Then, keep using healthy
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