Relationships

It doesn’t matter if you like boys, girls or both, everyone deserves to be treated fairly and with respect, so check out our guide to happy and safe relationships.

The best way to make your relationship last is to treat each other with respect. Treat your partner the way you would like to be treated. Be sensitive to their feelings.

Sharing information and secrets can make a relationship really special but without trust you could find that other people know your personal stuff too.

This is a key part to a successful relationship. How do you know how you feel about each other if you don’t talk about it? Whether it’s whispering sweet nothings or sharing what’s bothering you, it helps to form that close friendship between you.

Think about all the things you like about your friends, those qualities should exist between you and your partner. It’s important that you get along well, and having friendships outside of your relationship is good too.

Are things equal in your relationship? Although it’s unhealthy to spend every minute of every day together when you do spend time together it’s good to compromise. Make sure you take in turns to do things you both want to do.

If you can truly be yourself around your partner then you probably have trust and respect in your relationship. It means that communication between you will be good and you can be open and honest about your feelings.

Sometimes relationships end, for lots of different reasons, and sometimes this isn’t such a bad thing if you’ve drifted apart, or things just don’t feel right. Other times it can break your heart and you could feel very hurt, upset and even angry.. It’s easy to say but things will get better and the feelings of hurt, upset or anger will fade as time passes. Spend time with friends and plan fun trips out it will help to take your mind off things.

If you’re planning to finish with someone consider their feelings and treat them the way you would like to be treated yourself. It’s often not a good idea to text or email them and don’t ask your mate to do it. It’s always better to do the right thing and speak to them face to face and be honest about your feelings, and you may even stay friends.