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Consent is about open, honest communication between partners.
Learn about the qualities of healthy, unhealthy and abusive relationships.
If you have concerns about your relationship, call or chat with us!
People define relationships in many different ways, but for a relationship to be healthy you need:
Learn more about the different aspects of healthy relationships by exploring the pages in this section.
Everyone deserves a relationship that is positive, healthy and free from violence. If you have concerns about your relationship, Hotline advocates are available to help 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233 or via live chat from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. Central time. Please click here for information about services for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
Relationship Spectrum
Learn the different characteristics of healthy, unhealthy and abusive relationships.
Setting Boundaries
A healthy relationship starts with mutual respect of each partner’s boundaries.
Communication
Open, honest communication should be part of every healthy relationship.
Trust
Why is trust important, and how do you build it in a relationship?
Equality
What does equality mean, and why does it matter?
Consent
It’s more than just “no means no.”
Healthy Conflict Resolution
Conflicts happen even in healthy relationships. What matters is that they are resolved in a healthy way.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
PO Box 161810
Austin, Texas 78716
Office Line: 512-453-8117
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