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This one is simple. In a healthy relationship, the relation-
ship just feels good! You feel like yourself, and there’s more
fun than drama.
Relationships are never fun all the time. But in a peer
relationship, the good feelings should generally outweigh
the bad.
I treat others well.
You have to hold up your end of the bargain in a healthy
relationship too. Here are the ground rules:
Let others be themselves.
Treat others how they want to be treated.
Treat others with respect.

Let others say no.
Have you treated others well? Will you pledge to follow these
rules going forward? Awesome. The future is better already.

Lida & Jay’s Story

(Fictional)

Lida and Jay couldn’t wait to see each other between
classes in the hall. When Lida sees Jay at his locker, she

immediately feels excited.
“Hi, Jay!” she says.
Jay is surprised and beams when he sees her. “Hey
there!”
Lida hands him a note, saying, “This note has all the
reasons why you should join the theater club with me.” She
giggles. “You won’t be able to argue with any of them.”
“Oh yeah?” Jay jokes. “Here’s an argument: I can’t sing,

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