In addition to being safe and healthy, happy relationships are joy-filled. Happy relationships offer people a nurturing source of care and support. Use these questions to help you gauge your relationships for happiness. Where can they improve? Where are they
Healthy Relationships Defined
Our own definitions of healthy relationships can vary, but all healthy relationships are based on respect, trust, safety, acceptance, freedom of choice, positive communication and conflict management, and fun. Use the questions above to help you evaluate your relationships and
Safe Relationships: The Foundation
Safe relationships are free from all forms of abuse, neglect, and any threats to one’s safety. We’re sharing some questions today to help you reflect on your relationships. Remember that safety is the foundation of all relationships, and without it,
Are your relationships happy, healthy, safe?
Before you can determine whether your relationships are happy, healthy, and safe, it’s important to know what each component can look like in relationships! Through the Healthy Relationships Initiative, we’ve developed a pyramid model for Happy, Healthy, and Safe relationships.
What does happy, healthy, and safe mean?
Perfection is not a requirement for healthy relationships! Even healthy relationships encounter challenges and conflicts. In healthy relationships, these challenges become opportunities for growth and learning.
Healthy, Happy, and Safe Relationships
The Healthy Relationships Initiative promotes happy, healthy, and safe relationships of all kinds. But what does it mean to have healthy, happy, and safe relationships? Does healthy and happy look different in our romantic relationships, then for example, our work
Final challenge of Healthy Relationships Week 2021!
Today, we’re wrapping up our Fifth Annual Healthy Relationships Week with a final challenge! We encourage you to unplug your devices today and intentionally connect with someone you love. Spending time connecting with yourself also counts! While technology can help us stay
Healthy Communication Tips for Teens: A Short Clip
Day 5 of Healthy Relationships Week: Helping Teens Become Better Communicators One of the most important skills that adults can teach teenagers is how to communicate effectively. When teenagers know how to communicate their needs and listen to others, it
Healthy Relationships Tips for Teens: Recognizing Relationship Red-Flags
Day 4 of Healthy Relationships Week: An important aspect of helping teenagers build healthy relationships is to help them understand and recognize red flags of unhealthy or abusive behavior. In this short clip, HRI Program Coordinator, Camila Dos Santos, highlights
Day 3 of Healthy Relationships Week: Taking Care of the Relationship With Yourself
Practice a little self care today! Regardless of our relationship status, we can all benefit from a little self-care. Through the Healthy Relationships Initiative, we offer many resources to support relationships of all kinds, including the relationship with yourself! To celebrate