1. Open communication: Both partners feel comfortable expressing their thoughts, feelings, and needs in a constructive way.
2. Trust and honesty: Both partners trust each other and are honest in their communication, actions, and intentions.
3. Mutual respect: Both partners respect each other’s opinions, boundaries, and individuality.
4. Equality and fairness: Both partners contribute equally to the relationship and make decisions together.
5. Supportiveness: Both partners support and encourage each other, both in times of success and in times of struggle.
6. Empathy: Both partners are able to understand and empathize with each other’s feelings and perspectives.
7. Conflict resolution: Both partners communicate respectfully during disagreements and work together to resolve conflicts in a healthy way.
8. Shared values and goals: Both partners have similar values, beliefs, and goals, and work together towards achieving them.
9. Independence: Both partners have their own interests, hobbies, and friendships outside of the relationship, allowing space for individual growth.
10. Appreciation and gratitude: Both partners appreciate and show gratitude for each other’s contributions, efforts, and presence in the relationship.
Respectful relationship characteristics
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