Everyone has many different relationships. Some relationships are with family members, some are with friends and some are love relationships. Each relationship is different, and all relationships change over time as the people within them grow and develop.
Most relationships contain a combination of healthy and unhealthy characteristics.
Characteristics of Healthy Relationships Healthy relationships have certain characteristics. Each partner feels whole without the other even though the two people enjoy being together. Each partner communicates effectively and honestly. In a healthy relationship, both partners accept the other as he or she is. There are no unrealistic expectations or attempts to control the other person.