Healthy Relationships

We all have relationships with many people in our lives and all of these relationships are different. Whether it is with friends, family, significant others, partners, acquaintances or anyone else, it is important to know how to have healthy relationships with the people in our lives. Healthy relationships increase our self-esteem, improve mental and emotional health, and help us have fuller lives.

This feature focuses mostly on significant others, partners, girlfriends, boyfriends, and intimate relationships. However, most everything found here can be applied to any relationship.

Find out the difference between Healthy versus Unhealthy Relationships. If any behaviors in the unhealthy column sound familiar, learn more about unhealthy relationships and what to do. For additional information, take a look at the dating violence section and the hotlines and resources on this subject.

Our relationships can all benefit by learning how to communicate with our partners in a healthy way. Learn general tips on communicating, how to work out disagreements, and how to talk about sex with your partner. Learn about rights in personal relationships. Learn what youth deserve in a relationship from the Dating Bill of Rights.