Characteristics of an Emotionally Healthy Partner
Shares in the decision - making with you
Knows oneself and is comfortable being alone
Accepts you for who you are, not for how you look
Has many of the same values as you do
Is able to express anger without being violent or abusive
Is able to work through conflict by talking
Doesn’t expect perfection from you
Is a good listener and communicates well
Takes responsibility for what he/she says and does
Doesn’t rush into the relationship, but moves step by step into being more intimate
Accepts when you spend time away with your friends
Asks permission before touching you or being sexual
Has supportive friends other than you
Makes and keeps commitments Characteristics of a Sexually Healthy Adolescent Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Infections
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