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Healthy Relationships Characteristics

Healthy relationships can be friendships, whānau connections, romantic relationships, or relationships with others in your community. Read the scenario and complete the activities. You may use a fictional example rather than sharing personal experiences. If a relationship feels unsafe, speak with a trusted adult or contact a support service.

Scenario: The group chat

Freya and Maia are planning a weekend project with friends. Maia asks Freya to share a private message from another friend in the group chat. Freya says she is not comfortable sharing it. Maia replies, “If you trusted me, you would.” Later, Maia apologises and says she felt left out. Freya explains that private messages should stay private, and suggests they talk directly if either feels excluded. Maia listens, and they agree to check in with each other before sharing personal information.

1.Which response best shows that Freya is communicating a boundary clearly and respectfully?

She shares the message to avoid upsetting Maia.
She says she is not comfortable sharing the private message and explains what she needs.
She stops speaking to Maia without explaining why.
She tells the group that Maia cannot be trusted.

2.Maia’s comment, “If you trusted me, you would,” puts pressure on Freya to ignore her boundary. Explain why trust does not mean agreeing to every request.

3.Choose the most manaakitanga-based action after a friend says they feel excluded.

Listen with care, acknowledge their feelings, and ask what might help.
Tell them they are being too sensitive.
Insist that they join every activity.
Share their concern with others without asking.

4.Match each healthy relationship characteristic in the first list to the example in the second list that best demonstrates it.

Respect
Honest communication
Reliability
Empathy

Trying to understand another person’s feelings
Explaining how a situation affected you without insults
Accepting that someone may say no
Following through on an agreement, or letting the person know if plans change

5.Write a calm “I feel…” statement Freya could use to explain why the request to share the message concerned her. Avoid blaming or name-calling.

6.True or false: A healthy relationship never has disagreements.

TrueFalse

7.A friend repeatedly shares your private information after you have asked them not to. Name one boundary you could set and one practical step you could take if it continues.

8.When conflict happens, which approach is most likely to support a constructive conversation?

Focus on finding out who is to blame.
Use specific examples, listen to each person’s view, and discuss a fair next step.
Avoid the issue indefinitely so nobody feels uncomfortable.
Bring other people into the argument to take sides.

9.In your own words, explain how whakawhanaungatanga—building relationships and connection—could help a group create a more inclusive environment. Give one practical example.

10.Name two signs that a relationship may be becoming unhealthy, and identify one person or service a young person in Aotearoa New Zealand could approach for support.