It’s the season of love! You may now be thinking about where and with whom to celebrate Valentine’s Day. No matter the type of relationships you have, this season is meant to fill you with joy, warmth, and a sense of support. However, this may not always be the case. It is important to recognize when a relationship that feels okay might actually be unhealthy.
How to Know You’re in an Unhealthy Relationship
- Too much intensity. If someone you know wants to be with you all the time or demands constant updates on what you’re doing and where you are, this may not be healthy, especially if they get angry when you cannot commit your time or update them consistently. Over time, this may affect your sense of independence.
- Constant putdowns. Steer clear of relationships where there’s a lack of respect, and you are repeatedly put down through subtle or explicit insulting words, degradation, humiliation, or anything that makes you feel less than you are.
- Gaslighting. This is one of the most infamous red flags in which someone tries to manipulate you by making you feel guilty to get their desired outcome.
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Grow As We Go: Cultivating Healthy Relationships
February 14, 2025 | 4:30 PM PHT
Let’s celebrate love in all its forms, but always ensure that it uplifts and supports you.
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Source:
1Hood, K., Sidawi, S., & Wright, A. (2017). Healthy and Unhealthy Relationship Curriculum. The One Love Foundation.
https://www.joinonelove.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/One-Love-Discussion-Guide_The-Couplets.pdf