- Safety - in a healthy, equal relationship, you feel
safe. You do not have to worry that your partner will harm you physically
or emotionally, and you are not tempted to harm them. You can change your
mind about something - like having sex - without being afraid of how
your partner will respond.
- Honesty - you don't hide anything important from
your partner, and can say what you think without fear of being ridiculed.
You can admit to being wrong, and you resolve disagreements by
talking honestly.
- Acceptance - you accept each other as you are. You
appreciate your partner's unique qualities, such as shyness or spaceyness,
and do not try to "fix" them. If you don't like your partner's
qualities, you should not be with that person.
- Respect - you think highly of each other. You
treat each other as equals – neither one of you is “the boss.” You
do not feel superior or inferior to your partner in important ways. You
respect each other's right to have separate opinions and ideas.
- Enjoyment and Equality - a good
relationship is not just about how two people treat each other – it also
has to be fun! (If it is not fun, why bother?) In a healthy,
equal relationship, you feel energized and alive in your partner's
presence. You can play and laugh together.
Look into my eyes and smile Follow me with your gaze Come and stand beside me Drink in my scent Graze my arm with yours And let yourself breathe out You're safe here by my side Talk with me about everything And nothing at all Laugh, and cry with me Share a meal with me Hold me close and cherish me. Touch my hand as we walk together Write me words of love Lose yourself in my embrace And find out what I'm worth Kiss like it's the first time, the last time and the best Take me away with you And show me all the rest.
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