Crime Prevention Guide

POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 91 continued Healthy Relationships A healthy relationship involves respect and care from both partners. In a healthy relationship, neither partner should be afraid of the other partner. A healthy relationship is nonviolent and involves equality between partners. We all deserve healthy relationships with our partners. Negotiation and Fairness Nonthreatening Behaviour Economic Partnership Respect Trust and Support Shared Responsibility Responsible Parenting Honesty and Accountability In a healthy relationship there is: Negotiation and Fairness This means that both partners: • seek mutually satisfying resolutions to conflict • accept change • are willing and open to compromise Nonthreatening Behaviour This means that both partners: • talk and act in a way that allows both of them to feel safe and comfortable expressing themselves Economic Partnership This means that both partners: • make money decisions together • benefit from financial arrangements Respect This means that both partners: • listen to each other openly and without judging • are emotionally supportive and understanding • value the other’s opinions Designed by Freepik

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