 |
Communication Skills for Building Healthy Relationships
●
Back to Relationships and Dating main page
Communication Skills for Building Healthy
Relationships
FRIENDSHIP FACTS
Care for and consider
each others feelings.
Openness and honesty
with each other is a MUST.
Mean what you say and
say what you mean.
Mutual respect; when
you respect yourself, others do too.
Understand each
others strengths and weaknesses; don’t try to change someone.
Nurture (build) your
friend/partner’s self-esteem and think positively about yourself.
Individuality; know
that each of you is special. Be yourself!
Clarify when you’re
not sure what’s being said or what’s intended – check it out.!
Actively listen to
each other; especially for feelings.
Trust yourself and
your friend/partner. Enjoy each other’s company.
Encourage and support
each other in your future goals.
(Adapted from material developed by
Sexual Health Program, Hastings & Prince Edward Counties Health Unit)
●
To the top |
|