Healthy relationships involve honesty, trust, respect and open communication between partners and they take effort and compromise from both people. There is no imbalance of power. Partners respect each others independence, can make their own decisions without fear of retribution or retaliation, and share decisions.

How can you tell if a relationship is healthy?

Heres a look at some other hallmarks of healthy relationships.Open communication. Trust. A sense of yourself as a separate person. Curiosity. Time apart. Playfulness or lightheartedness. Physical intimacy. Teamwork.More items •12 Dec 2019

What does an unhealthy relationship feel like?

In unhealthy relationships, people may feel anxious, confused, uncertain and even unsafe. Knowing these differences can help you make choices about who you date and for how long.