No one gives us an instruction manual for love. In this series, we are going to explore relationships and troubleshoot issues that come up when things aren't all rainbows and unicorns. In episode 1, we define healthy, unhealthy, and abusive relationships.

We can think of healthy relationships in terms of the Big 5 Non-Negotiables: RESPECT, TRUST, EQUALITY, FREEDOM, and COMMUNICATION. They are essential for physical and emotional safety.

In unhealthy relationships, the Big 5 Non-Negotiables are weak or inconsistent. This results in a lot of DRAMA.

Unhealthy relationships become abusive when one partner uses violent or abusive behavior in order to gain CONTROL.

If you're in an abusive relationship, it's not your fault and you deserve better! Please talk to someone about it!

If you are located in Gage, Jefferson, Saline, Thayer, York, Fillmore, or Seward Counties in Southeast Nebraska, you can reach a Hope Crisis Center Advocate at 1-877-388-4673. Visit the website below for national hotline and text-based chat options.

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