Relationship: Healthy, Unhealthy, Abusive

HealthyUnhealthyAbusive
Good communicationRegular argumentsGaslighting
Enjoying each other’s companyOnly spending time with your partnerControlling who you spend time with
Mutual respect and trustTrust issues on one or both sidesFalse accusations of cheating
Supportive of each other’s goalsAvoiding difficult conversationsManipulating, lying, then denying it
Partners in decision makingNegative comments about life choicesInsulting or degrading comments
Improvement of self-esteemBoundaries are often ignored or crossedUnpredictable or threatening behaviour

A good relationship has trust, respect, and open communication. A bad one may involve constant arguments and control. An abusive relationship damages self-worth with manipulation and threats. Know the difference and choose wisely.

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