I didn't actually come up with this stuff myself. It was a hand-out given to me while I was in hospital in 2006. I really like it though. These are the elements of a healthy relationship:

• you feel respected as a person,
• your physical and emotional needs are met,
• you like the other person and feel liked by them,
• you are appreciated and not taken for granted,
• you are not afraid to be yourself,
• you can communicate effectively with each other,
• you can affirm and support one another,
• you experience mutual trust,
• responsibilities are shared,
• there is a sense of humour and play,
• your privacy is respected,
• you are not constantly fighting for control,
• you and your partner admit and seek help for your problems,
• you want to spend time together,
• you are growing and the relationship is growing,
• you feel good about yourself, and
• Love is a verb not a noun.....

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