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The Idea of the Week
You’ve heard about the red flags of a relationship before, but have you heard about the green flags of a relationship?
The red flags indicate that a relationship is bad, toxic, or unhealthy and it’s likely time we should walk away from the relationship because the person probably can’t have a healthy relationship (here is a 5-minute read from Verywell Mind if you would like to learn more about red flags and even yellow flags).
On the other hand, green flags indicate a healthy relationship. In this 6-minute read, you’ll learn about 16 green flags of a healthy, meaningful relationship. One of the most important green flags of a relationship is that you feel good about the other person and the relationship—you enjoy being around them.
In this 30-minute podcast by The Adult Chair with Michelle Chalfant, you’ll learn 8 traits of a healthy relationship that you can look for and aspire to create in your relationships. You’ll also learn what an apology is and isn’t, how to have honest, open communication, and some relationship truths to live by.
Practice of the Week
Building healthy, meaningful relationships isn’t always easygoing, but this doesn’t mean that these relationships aren’t worth the effort. Relationships take work, and the most important skill that you will need is honest, open communication.
How can we maintain honest, open communication in a relationship? One tip Michelle Chalfant shared in the podcast is to set a time each week to meet up, hang out, and most importantly, check in with your loved ones.
During this check-in, create the space to communicate and listen without judgment. Use this space to asses how each person is doing emotionally, what each other’s needs are, how each person can be there for the other, and ways you can connect and enjoy each other’s presence in the coming week (perhaps by making plans for fun activities you both enjoy to do together).
Additionally, try these 6 tips for building stronger relationships (a 3-minute read):
- Embrace each other’s differences
- Consider their perspective
- Solve problems as a team
- Ask for what you want and be equally ready to listen to their desires
- Try something new together
- Talk about your goals and dreams.
The Thought of the Week
Wishing you a peaceful week!
