Ressources
Safety, support, independenceThe following values are commonly accepted as part of a healthy relationship
regardless of culture, heritage, religion or education :
Dignity
Honesty
Equality
Responsibility
Justice
Empathy
Commitment
Self-control
Individuals who enjoy a healthy relationship sometimes feel the other person has ignored some of their needs or has not respected some of their rights. In a good relationship, this does not happen very often. When things go wrong, the people involved talk to each other and find solutions to the problem. In an unhealthy relationship, there is often lack of respect and the people involved cannot find a solution to the problem
NB : From the Booklet: What is a good relationship? (L’Association des Femmes Acadiennes et Francohones de l’I.-P.-E.)
Refer to the link below for more detail
The qualities of a healthy relationship:
Everyone deserves to be loved
Loves me…
• Makes me feel comfortable
• Listens to me
• Values my opinions
• Supports my goals
• Respects me
• Is truthful with me
• Always tries to understand how I feel
• Likes that I have other friends
• Makes me laugh
• Treats me as an equal
• Respects my family
• Understand my need for time alone or with family
• Accepts me as I am
Loves me not…
• Is possessive
• Is always “checking up” on me
• Is sexually demanding
• Teases, bullies and puts me down
• Tries to control me
• Keeps me from seeing my friend and my family
• Makes all the decisions
• Hits me
• Takes my money and other things
• Threatens to leave me if I don’t do what I’m told
Help lines and other online ressources:
If you recognize these Warning signs, you or someone you know may be victim of abuse. You are not alone, Call for help now.
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Willow Place: 204-615-0311
Ikwe-Widdjiitiwin: 204 987 2780
ChezRachel: 204-925-2550: Service d’aide 8:30 – 16:30; Lun- Ven
REF: http://sigbi.org/derby/our-work/loves-me-loves-me-not-bookmarks/