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Build a relationship support plan

About 20 minutes
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The idea in everyday life

Define values, boundaries, check-ins, digital privacy, support contacts, and safety actions for future relationships.

The idea

A healthy relationship plan protects both connection and each person's independent life.

Try it

One step at a time.

Use the sample or information you have permission to use. Keep your work as you go. You can pause between steps.

  1. 1

    Write your standards for respect, independence, communication, money, privacy, sex, conflict, repair, friends, family, and ending a relationship.

  2. 2

    Choose regular check-ins and scripts for boundaries, consent, difficult conversations, apologies, and requesting outside support.

  3. 3

    Save confidential resources, strengthen independent contacts and access, review digital privacy, and name safety actions for escalating control or danger.

Example

See how it works.

Alex includes separate friendships, no password sharing, direct consent check-ins, a conflict pause rule, and confidential resources.

Check your work

Did you cover these?

  • Your work includes a private relationship plan: your values, signs of respect, things you will not accept, words for boundaries and consent, regular check-ins, and where to find support.
  • Check this common mistake: Making a rigid rulebook for a partner while leaving your own accountability, independence, and safety resources undefined.
  • The charter supports mutual respect and autonomy and gives clear next steps when a boundary or safety concern appears.
Your work

What to finish

A private relationship plan: your values, signs of respect, things you will not accept, words for boundaries and consent, regular check-ins, and where to find support.

Common mistake

Watch for this

Making a rigid rulebook for a partner while leaving your own accountability, independence, and safety resources undefined.

How can I tell I understand it?

The charter supports mutual respect and autonomy and gives clear next steps when a boundary or safety concern appears.

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Optional course overview video · same video as Lesson 1
MacEwan UniversityRelationship Goals: Equality & RespectYouTube
Optional course overview

Relationship Goals: Equality & Respect

From MacEwan University. Watch here or open it on YouTube .

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