Let’s Start with the Components: R.E.S.T. (Part 2)

Respect is…
“a feeling or understanding that any person is important and should be treated in a good way.” Respect is demonstrated by appreciating your partner(s) opinions, and decisions. It’s about deciding and marking limits, listening to your partner when they say “Yes,” “No,” or “Maybe.”

Equality is…
“being equal in status, rights, and opportunities.” Power is balanced by (and between) the people in the relationship. Decisions are made together.

Safety is…
“the condition of being protected from danger, risk, or injury”. It is safety with and from each other in the relationship. Safety is about knowing that your partner won’t intentionally hurt you — physically, emotionally, or psychologically. It’s knowing that they care for your general well-being.

Trust is…
“the belief that a person is reliable, good, honest.” A mutual trust that the partners in the relationship can believe one another and be good to one another. Trust is about knowing that you aren’t manipulated.


This article has been adapted for educational purposes only. The original one was written by Sam Killerman and published on It’s pronounced Metrosexual

What makes a relationship healthy? Unhealthy? These four things, to start. (Part 1)

Relationships are influenced by our gender, our sexuality, and many other aspects of our identity. These aspects are going to determine what we consider good or bad, desirable or detestable, healthy or unhealthy. It is very complex, but there are four elements that are required for a healthy relationship. They’re not sufficient, but they are necessary.
The four things that are needed for a healthy relationship are: respect, equality, safety, and trust. Each component can manifest in healthy ways (columns) or in unhealthy ways (shadows) in any relationship with actions and/or words.

This article has been adapted for educational purposes only. The original one was written by Sam Killerman and published on It’s pronounced Metrosexual

Interviews: Listen and Practise

GENERAL QUESTIONS

Question #1
How old are you?

Question #2
Where do you study?

Question #3
What do you study?

Question #4
What do you want to do after school?

JOB-SPECIFIC QUESTIONS

Delivery man/woman
Have you got a driving licence?

Dj
Do you like music?

Babysitter
Have you got any experience with children?

Secretary
Do you know how to use a computer?

Dog walker
Do you like dogs and doing exercise?