HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS ARE WHEN... honestly and with respect. Conflict is accepted as a natural part of life and any frustrations are dealt with early rather than repressed and bought back time and time again. Both partners know they are responsible for their own individual happiness Both people know and understand they themselves are responsible for their own happiness and wellbeing. They each know that they are there to support and help one another, but they know that they are ultimately responsible for themselves Feelings are shared honestly and openly Both partners respect and accept the other's feelings. True feelings are not repressed because both partners know that by not sharing them and not accepting the other person's feelings will cause conflict later on. The relationship is balanced Both people have an equal say and have equal control over decisions made and both equally respect each other as a different and unique human being. Each person makes time to take care of themselves They know if they don't take care of themselves, they have little love to give to their partner Conflicts are dealt with head-on and then dropped Both people openly share their feelings and views Source: Huff Post Hauraki Family Violence Intervention Network (HFVIN] is a collective of around 100 individusals representing over 60 organisations from across the Thames-Coromandel and Hauraki Regions. We believe in supporting positive connections between people and strengthening healthy relationships and families. We do this by sharing key messages, holding conversations, sharing resources and by providing training. VIOLENCE FREE HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS ARE WHEN... honestly and with respect. Conflict is accepted as a natural part of life and any frustrations are dealt with early rather than repressed and bought back time and time again. Both partners know they are responsible for their own individual happiness Both people know and understand they themselves are responsible for their own happiness and wellbeing. They each know that they are there to support and help one another, but they know that they are ultimately responsible for themselves Feelings are shared honestly and openly Both partners respect and accept the other's feelings. True feelings are not repressed because both partners know that by not sharing them and not accepting the other person's feelings will cause conflict later on. The relationship is balanced Both people have an equal say and have equal control over decisions made and both equally respect each other as a different and unique human being. Each person makes time to take care of themselves They know if they don't take care of themselves, they have little love to give to their partner Conflicts are dealt with head-on and then dropped Both people openly share their feelings and views Source: Huff Post Hauraki Family Violence Intervention Network (HFVIN] is a collective of around 100 individusals representing over 60 organisations from across the Thames-Coromandel and Hauraki Regions. We believe in supporting positive connections between people and strengthening healthy relationships and families. We do this by sharing key messages, holding conversations, sharing resources and by providing training. VIOLENCE FREE