What is a healthy relationship???

Different people define relationships in different ways. But in order for a relationship to be healthy, it needs a few key ingredients. 

Always remember - relationships change as people grow and develop. With communication this could be in a positive direction. However things may change in a way you are not conformable with, if this happens you can always talk to someone. 

The following are some key aspects of a healthy relationship:

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• Open and honest communication 

• Freedom to hold own and different opinions

• Allows for individuality and celebrating this within the relationship 

• Bringing out each others best qualities

• Affection and closeness

• Its okay to argue, but not to feel afraid during an argument

• You are not being forced, coerced or unduly influenced into using illegal substances, alcohol or criminal behaviour 

• Acknowledgement of own behaviour and does not blame partner for ones own behaviour or reaction

• Does not check mobile phones, messages or emails

• Encorages relationships with friends and family

• Does not discourage your freedom of choice when it comes to getting dressed, wearing make-up or how you spend your time and money 

• Does not play mind games

• Believes in equality

I am LGBTQ+. Is my relationship healthy?

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You know your relationship is probably healthy if your partner: 

• Respects your chosen gender pronouns or name

• Gives you space to hang out with your friends and family without thinking you are cheating

• Doenst take your money or tell you what to buy

• Never threatens to 'out' you to people

• Never tells you you're not a real lesbian, gay man, trans-person, or whatever you identify as because you don't act (or have sex) they way that they want you to

• Doesn't try to limit your contact with the LGBTQ+ scene

This information is up to date as of 28th March 2019 and will not be updated soon