Healthy Relationships

Non-violent relationships have the following characteristics:

Non-threatening	Non-violent relationships involve talking and acting so that my partner feels comfortable expressing himself or herself and doing things he or she is interested in.
Respect	Non-violent relationships involve listening to my partner non-judgmentally, being emotionally supportive, and valuing his or her opinions.
Trust and Support	Non-violent relationships involve supporting my partner’s goals in life, and respecting my mate’s right to his or her own feelings, friends, and activities as opposed to jealousy and possessiveness.
Honesty and Accountability	Non-violent relationships involve accepting responsibility for my behavior, including past use of violence, admitting being wrong, and communicating openly and truthfully.
Responsible Parenting	Non-violent relationships involve sharing parental responsibility and being a positive role model for my children.
Shared Responsibility	Non-violent relationships involve agreeing on a fair distribution of work and making family decisions together.
Economic Partnership	Non-violent relationships involve making money decisions together, making sure both partners benefit from financial arrangements.
Negotiation and Fairness	Non-violent relationships involve seeking mutually satisfying solutions to conflict, acceptance of change, and being willing to negotiate and compromise.