All relationships look different.
Even within the same relationships, individuals sometimes have very different perceptions. However, research shows that there do seem to be some qualities that correspond to relationships that are healthy and satisfying. Healthy relationships provide an environment in which both people feel physically and psychologically safe. Respect in healthy relationships includes accepting people for who they are rather than who we want them to be. Boundaries enable people to balance the need to develop independent, personal identities with the desire to bond with others.