What is a Healthy Relationship? 

Healthy Relationships	Abusive Relationships
Partnerships Joint decisions Shared responsibilities	Domination Abuser decides Master/servant
Economic Equality Freedom in issues of work, school and money	Economic Control Deny job freedom Withhold money
Emotional Honesty Feel safe to share fears and insecurities	Emotional Manipulation Use jealousy, passion and stress to justify actions
Sexual Respect Accept that no means no Caring of needs and wants	Sexual Abuse Treat partner as sex object Force partner to do things
Physical Safety Respect partner’s space Express issues without violence	Physical Abuse Hit, choke, kick, pinch, pull hair, poke, twist arms, trip, bite, restrain
Supportive, Trusting Listen and understand Value partner’s opinion	Controlling Name calling, mind games Isolate partner from friends
Respectful A safe, comfortable relationship Sensitive to other’s needs	Intimidating Charming in public, menacing in private Destroying property