Sometimes it is worth looking at relationships from the side — sometimes, a person does not realize that he is regularly subjected to emotional abuse. Our checklist has ten criteria to help you make sure you are in a healthy relationship.
Respect for needs and wishes
The needs of a man and a woman in a relationship are always good and natural. There is no shame in needing support, recognition, or in staying alone in silence. From the realized needs, the general satisfaction with life is formed.
Respect for specialties
Your life together will be more comfortable and happy, the better you can see and take into account which person is next to you, what are his specialties and character traits, what he is capable of, and what are his limitations.
Respect for feelings
We are all living people, not robots. Sometimes we are very upset, angry, or even aggressive. Be attentive to his/her feelings and get the same in turn.
Respect for interests and tastes
The tastes and interests of any person is personal, completely inviolable for others territory. If you do not like that your partner pays too much attention to his addictions, this can and should be discussed, but to criticize his hobbies is bad.
Respect for values
Values are what is of great importance to us, what we stand on. This is our attitude to the fundamental things in life, our ideas about acceptable behaviour, our internal obligations. By recognizing your partner’s values, you can expect him to be attentive to you.
Respect for opinion/vision
How can you respectfully express your vision, which is different from your partner’s? You can use the words “I have a different opinion” or “I disagree”, and express your point of view.
Respect for plans and aspirations
You do not need to enthusiastically accept all the intentions of your partner, you may doubt their feasibility and prospects. But in any case, your loved one is an adult, and he can make life choices and be responsible for them.
Respect for the social circle
The social circle, like tastes, is your personal choice. No one can invade this area with their opinion and advice if it is not asked.