Healthy Online Relationships
Learn to identify the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships in the digital world.
Friendship, Not Followship
The rules for a good friendship don't disappear just because you're behind a screen. The same principles of respect, trust, and kindness that apply in the school hallway also apply in your DMs and group chats. However, technology can sometimes blur the lines and make unhealthy behaviors seem normal.
Learning to recognize the 'red flags' of controlling or disrespectful behavior online is a crucial skill for protecting your own mental health and being a good friend to others.
Red Flags vs. Green Flags
Trust Your Gut
If a friendship or relationship online consistently makes you feel anxious, controlled, or bad about yourself, that's a major red flag. Trust your instincts. A healthy relationship should lift you up, not bring you down.
Check Your Understanding
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A friend keeps asking for your password to 'prove you trust them.' What is this an example of?