Is My Relationship Balanced?
How do you know if you're in a healthy relationship with someone else, whether professional, romantic, family, or friendship? What are the markers to look for in maintaining balance?Periodically, especially when you feel tension with another person, or you know something's wrong but can't put your finger on it, it's helpful to ask yourself some questions so you can make a plan to get on track.
Unequal Power Relationships (Employee/employer, parent/minor child)
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©2023 Julianne Knapp. First Published 1.10.23
Unequal Power Relationships (Employee/employer, parent/minor child)
- If there is a power differential, is appropriate respect going both ways?
- In this situation of power differential, are positive goals being stated and met?
- Are both parties benefiting from this relationship in a healthy way?
- Is the one accountable to authority fulfilling the requests of the one in authority?
- Where can you see areas that need growth in your heart?
- Do you feel you can respectfully engage with the other party to solve problems?
- Do I sometimes feel that I'm walking on eggshells around this person?
- Do I feel that I "give in" more often than I should, to avoid drama or "punishment" from the other person?
- Are both people contributing value and effort to the relationship?
- Are we able to work out disagreements and conflict in a win-win for both of us?
- Am I noticing that the more I give, the more the other person takes?
- Am I noticing that I'm taking, without contributing significantly to the betterment of both of us?
- Do I need to acknowledge areas in which I need personal growth?
- Am I open to constructive comments?
- In my relationship, does considerate communication run freely, or does one or both of us easily take offense?
- When conflict arises, do I feel the relationship is in danger?
- Are both parties accepting of the other as they are, or is one trying to "fix" the other?
- Do one or both parties jump to a negative conclusion without asking clarifying questions?
- Is either person asking accusatory questions?
- Are appropriate boundaries (limits on self) in place to protect from harm?
- Am I exercising humility and the potential to learn?
- Am I deferring to the other person whenever possible?
- Am I contributing to the success of the other person?
- Do I have the other person's best interest at heart?
- Am I listening carefully to what the other person is seeking to communicate?
- Am I willing to accept an alternate, better outcome than my own idea?
- Am I communicating in a way the other person can hear (speaking the truth in love)?
- Is life about me, or is it about Christ's glory?
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©2023 Julianne Knapp. First Published 1.10.23