RESPECTfully

Healthy relationships start with us.

Healthy relationships are built on respect, honesty, and open communication. They make people feel good about themselves and each other. Learn what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy, signs to look out for, and how to talk about these issues with people you care about.

Identifying healthy and unhealthy relationships

What makes a relationship healthy? 

Healthy relationships share certain characteristics that everyone should expect, and both people should follow.

Boundaries in healthy relationships

In a friendship or romantic partnership, clear boundaries make for positive relationships.

Resources for teens

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