Characteristics of healthy and respectful relationships

Question 1

S

Answer 1

Safety: trusting others and feeling physically and emotionally safe.

Question 2

H

Answer 2

Honesty: involves telling the truth and not keeping secrets. It means closing not to lie, cheat, steal or deceive in any way.

Question 3

E

Answer 3

Empathy: the capacity to understand or feel what another person is experiencing by placing yourself in their position.

Question 4

L

Answer 4

Loyalty: people sticking by each other and providing support and consistency even through challenging times.

Question 5

T

Answer 5

Trust: you are reliable and dependable, you have confidence in them and feel safe with them emotionally and physically.

Question 6

E

Answer 6

Equality: people involved in the relationship are valued and able to give and take from the relationship. They have the same expectations of the relationship.

Question 7

R

Answer 7

Respect: people have consideration for others’ feelings, needs, thoughts and rights. This means they value each other and their opinions and treat each other in a thoughtful way.