A Relationship is a Partnership, Not Ownership

5. Signs of Healthy Relationships:

Both partners respect each other’s independence and personal growth.

They accept that they can’t meet every need or prevent all hurt feelings.

Love is based on mutual respect and support, not conditions or manipulation.

The road from a toxic relationship to a healthy one is not an easy one. If you can do the following three things, you have a shot at making it work:

• BOTH partners are willing to change: if you’ve both expressed a genuine willingness to work things out, you may proceed…...

Elements that produce a healthy balance in relationships:

• Attention: The emotional needs of both partners are being met.
• Influence: Both partners can engage with and emotionally affect the other.
• Accommodation: Most decisions are made jointly.