Healthy Relationships Resource Round-Up

It can be hard to tell if you're in a healthy relationship or not. We sometimes romanticize behaviours that are actually abusive and harmful. Fortunately, there are a ton of excellent resources out there if you want to learn about more about what healthy relationships are, and what they aren't. Here's a few.

What are the different types of dating abuse?
This article walks you through different forms of abuse, including physical, emotional, and digital. It explains what these might look like and also gives you steps to take if you or someone you know is experiencing abuse. Loveisrespect in general has great tips on dating and healthy relationships, including how to communicate well with your partner and how to resolve conflicts. Plus, it's queer inclusive.

Abusive Relationships
This article from Planned Parenthood gives an overview of what abuse looks like, signs of an unhealthy relationship, and what to do if you or someone you know is experiencing abuse.

Interactive Safety Planning
Putting together a safety plan can help you stay safe as you go about your daily life when you are being threatened by a partner or ex-partner. This site makes it easy to build one for yourself, or help someone else.

All About Communication
This article gives tips on talking with your partner in a healthy way.

Having a Healthy Relationship
This Planned Parenthood article outlines what a healthy relationship looks like - one with respect, trust, honesty, equality, and good communication.