Topic 1 Introduction
Activity 1: Icebreaker
What do you think a healthy relationship looks like?
Which words do you believe describe a healthy relationship? Affection? Communication? Quality time together? Quality time apart? Sex? Similar interests, ideals, hobbies? Share your thoughts!
According to Healthline (2019), a healthy relationship can be defined by the following characteristics. Do you agree? Discuss!
Adaptability | Time apart |
Open communication | Playfulness or light-heartedness |
Trust | Physical intimacy |
A sense of yourself as a separate person | Teamwork |
Curiosity | Conflict resolution |
Mutual respect and trust
Mutual respect and trust are the key characteristics of any healthy relationship, whether you are a couple of teenagers or a couple of adults, and regardless of your sexuality. On the other hand, an unhealthy relationship is characterized by control and power of one over the other.
