Teen Relationship Equality Wheel

Question 1

Accepting responsibility for self 2. Acknowledging if there has been past use of violence

Answer 1

Honesty & Accountability (Teen Relationship Equality Wheel)

Question 2

Recognizing interdependence 2. awareness of dependence needs 3. Accepting individual “separateness” 4. fostering individual identity

Answer 2

Independence and Autonomy (Teen Relationship Equality Wheel)

Question 3

Supporting each other’s goals 2. respecting each other’s rights and individual feelings, friends, activities and opinions. 3. overcoming jealousy issues of envy.

Answer 3

Trust and Support (Teen Relationship Equality Wheel)

Question 4

Listening non-judgmentally 2. Being emotionally affirming and understanding 3. valuing opinions

Answer 4

Respect (Teen Relationship Equality Wheel)

Question 5

Mutually agreeing on fair distribution of work 2. making decisions together 3. sharing parenting responsibilities when there are children

Answer 5

Shared responsibility (Teen Relationship Equality Wheel)

Question 6

Communicating openly and truthfully 2. being honest to oneself and to one’s own feelings

Answer 6

Communication (Teen Relationship Equality Wheel)

Question 7

Seeking mutually satisfying resolutions to conflict 2. accepting change 3. being willing to compromise

Answer 7

Negotiation and Fairness (Teen Relationship Equality Wheel)

Question 8

Talking and acting to make your partner feel safe to express him/herself. 2. commitment not to use threats or manipulating actions.

Answer 8

Non-threatening behavior (Teen Relationship Equality Wheel)