The signs of a healthy relationship include
* Loving and taking care of yourself
* Respecting your partner's right to be himself or herself
* Having a life outside the relationship, with your own friends
* Making decisions together, each partner compromising when necessary
* Resolving conflicts through open and honest communication
* Having more good times in the relationship than bad
The signs of an unhealthy relationship include
* Focusing all your energy on loving and caring for your partner
* Trying to change your partner to be what you want them to be
* Dropping friends and family or activities you enjoy
* One partner makes all the decisions
* One partner yells, hits, or throws things at the other during arguments
* Having more bad times in the relationship than good
For more information,
www.womenshealth.