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Ingredients for a Successful Relationship Visual

November 2020 | Adult Down Syndrome Center - Visual

Ingredients for a Successful Relationship

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Ingredients for a Successful Relationship

Good communication plus positive interactions equals a successful relationship! 

Good communication

  • Be open and honest.

  • Listen to each other.

  • Say nice things.

  • Apologize.

  • Share your feelings appropriately.

  • Arguments can happen.

    • Once the argument is over, do not keep bringing it up.

Positive interactions

  • Respect boundaries.

  • Share touch and affection appropriately.

  • Do nice things for each other.

  • Compromise and take turns.

A successful relationship

A successful relationship is: 

  • Healthy

  • Safe

  • Happy

 

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