The bedrocks of a healthy relationship are trust, honesty, and authenticity Healthy relationships exist when value is placed on who you are together and who you are individually. Some of those relationships can be difficult and unpleasant, but many work relationships can be fun and turn into friendships. Strong relationships require different types of nurturing—physical, emotional, and attentional Certain traits have been shown to be especially important for maintaining healthy connections. Relationships are deep and dynamic
This test can capture feelings about your relationship health as it stands today. We observe how others interact in intimate relationships We sometimes get ideas about significant relationships from movies and books. We all know relationships matter But what if we’ve misunderstood where strong relationships really begin? With that in mind, here is a place to start
Why do people stay in toxic relationships Explore three reasons—emotional dependence, fear of being alone, and trauma bonding—in this breakdown. The upcoming sections discuss vital components in nurturing and maintaining strong, healthy relationships These can be applied to any type of relationship, whether friendships, intimate, or family.
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