In order to develop a healthy relationship:

• Each person must respect the other and learn to value each other's opinions.
• Individuals must see and treat each other as equals.
• Jealousy and possessiveness are NOT signs of love.
• While disagreement is to be expected within a relationship, jealousy, insults and violence are not acceptable means for resolving conflict. Mutually satisfying resolutions to conflict can be found through negotiation and compromise.
• Each person must accept responsibility for their own actions, admitting when they are wrong.
• Each person must have their own strong sense of self esteem, independent from the relationship.
• The relationship must be based on trust rather than fear.