In a world where connections are more important than ever, maintaining healthy relationships is crucial for emotional well-being.

“Staying loyal and not being super protective and controlling. An example of that is looking through your significant other’s phone often. Relationships need trust and if you are not going to do that, there is no point of being in a relationship,” junior Hayden Burdine said.

Communication is key within relationships.

“I think that a healthy relationship is made through frequent communication. Along with that, the three most important aspects of a healthy relationship are communication, loyalty, and empathy,” senior Ben Richie said.

Catching red flags early into the relationship is important.

“Some red flags in a relationship are lying and cheating. A piece of advice I would give to someone younger than me is don’t be afraid to leave a relationship if it’s unhealthy,” Richie said.

Doing kind things for a significant other will make them feel loved and appreciated.

“A piece of advice I would give a younger person is to talk to them. It is good to talk to people even over the phone when you’re away from each other and check up on them, talk and also do nice things for them because they will see your generosity. It shows a good character in you to do something like that for them,” freshman Gage Hall said.

Being aware of red flags that are happening within the relationship can help see whether the relationship is healthy or not.

“A sign that the relationship is starting to become unhealthy is when the other person becomes distant from you or the relationship. That could mean not talking, hanging out, or finding ways to avoid the relationship,” Richie said.

Communication will help avoid arguments.

“Trust, loyalty, and communication are three of the most important characteristics of a healthy relationship. Without these, relationships can become unhealthy or end poorly,” Burdine said.

Arguments are common in relationships until they become constant and toxic.

“Constant arguing, avoiding the other person and taking anger out on each other 

If you’re constantly arguing with the other person then it’s going to feel more like an enemy than a boyfriend or girlfriend,” freshman Maddy Cravens said.