Everyone in a relationship or aspires to be in one looks for certain characteristics to ensure that their relationship will remain healthy. As illustrated in the diagram below, the characteristics of a healthy relationship start with respecting for both oneself, having mutual respect, trusting one another, having transparent communication, dedicating good hours to each other while maintaining a personal space to grow, controlling the anger issues, understanding one another, being a role model to each other, motivating and supporting at the right moment, offers suggestions to improve personal or professional habits, and more. Such characteristics diagrams can be shared among couples or printed out and hung on a relationship advisor's clinic.
