A relationship is the way two or more people are connected. There are many types of relationships:
Family relationships.
Friendships.
Acquaintances.
Romantic relationships.
Sexual relationships.
Work relationships.
Relationships can be healthy, unhealthy, or abusive. While it’s common to disagree or argue in relationships, sometimes it can be toxic and leave a person feeling insecure and scared.
Unhealthy relationships are based on attempts to control the other person:
- There is dishonesty.
- There are struggles for control.
- There are breaks in communication.
- There is inconsiderate behaviour.
Abusive relationships are based on an imbalance of power and control:
- There is manipulation.
- There is physical fighting.
- There is yelling.
- One person makes all the decisions.