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:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Define “sacrificial” in your own words. Why is it hard to be sacrificial in our relationships?
- 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?
- What does a controlling relationship look like? Have you ever been in one? Explain.
- “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.
- What does “beguiling” mean? Do you know anyone who is like that in his or her relationships?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
