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RESPECTfully

Healthy relationships start with YOU.

Healthy relationships are built on respect, honesty, and open communication. They can help people feel good about themselves and each other. Learn more about healthy and unhealthy relationships, signs to look out for, and how to talk about your relationship with people you care about.

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Each relationship is unique, but all healthy relationships share certain traits.

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Healthy relationships 

What does a healthy relationship look like? Healthy relationships have positive characteristics that everyone should expect. 

Unhealthy relationships 

An unhealthy relationship may have an ongoing pattern of behavior, such as lack of communication, respect, or boundaries. Unhealthy relationships often make people feel anxious, confused, guilty, ashamed, and even unsafe.

Helping a friend 

If you see the signs of unhealthy behaviors and suspect that someone you care about may be in an unhealthy or abusive relationship of any kind, learn how you can support them and help them stay safe.
Resources for teens 

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Talking with teens about healthy relationships

View resources for adults interested in helping promote healthy romantic and platonic relationships between teens. 

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