Healthy Relationships

HPC3O
 A relationship is a bond
between people based on
common interests
 Healthy relationships are
about choice, response,
and expression
 Unhealthy relationships
involve mistreating,
hurting, or causing distress
 Qualities of a Healthy Relationship

 Acceptance  Empathy
 Respect  Humor
 Trust

 Reciprocity
 Qualities of Unhealthy Relationships

 Uneven reciprocity  Neglect (ignoring or

 Controlling partner abandoning)
 Withholding affection, feelings,
 Blame
or needs  Insults, putdowns, inappropriate
 Abuse (4 kinds) sarcasm
The Auction Game!
 You have 1,000 dollars
 I will put up a trait at 100$
 You will bid and the highest
bidder will ‘win’ the trait
 Bids go up by 50$
 You do not have to bid for
everything
 However, your partner will only
possess what you buy.
Understanding
Affectionate
Talkative
Dances well
Wealthy
Rebellious
Older
Attractive
Shy
Considerate
Independent
Popular
Mature
Dependable
Good sense of humor
Good listener
Intelligent
Faithful (to you)
Brave
Similar interests
Religious
Trustworthy/honest
Ambitious
Approved by parents
Well mannered
Younger
 From similar
background (religious,
cultural, economic, etc.)
Good education
Good job
Responsibility
Taller
Health conscientious
Romantic