We know when relationships aren't going well - but what, exactly, does a healthy relationship look like?

Talking Points:

  • Healthy relationships are sacrificial where both people care about each other more than themselves. 
  • Healthy relationships are not controlling. Both have a freedom to pursue individual hobbies without the other feeling threatened.
  • Healthy relationships are reciprocal. Both parties are committed to working to make the relationship work.
Discussion:
  1. Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
  2. Define “sacrificial” in your own words. Why is it hard to be sacrificial in our relationships?
  3. Do you agree that the other person will be inspired to be sacrificial by your example? What should you do if that doesn’t happen?
  4. What does a controlling relationship look like? Have you ever been in one? Explain.
  5. “A healthy relationship is reciprocal.” What does that mean? Do you have any reciprocal relationships in your life? Which ones? Do you have any relationships that are not reciprocal? Describe them.
  6. What does “beguiling” mean? Do you know anyone who is like that in his or her relationships?
  7. Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?