Being able to recognize and respond to other people’s emotions is a key part of healthy relationships. This is true no matter if it’s at home, school or work. This is a skill that’s known as emotional intelligence.

In most relationships, some form of power imbalance exists. This can occur with family members, friends, coworkers or romantic partnerships. But this is actually normal.

When you hear the word "trauma," what do you think of? You're probably thinking of one, singular traumatic life event like a car accident, violence or a natural disaster.

Relationships involve two people coming together as one. In healthy relationships, these two individuals can come together for one another and the relationship, but also maintain their own sense of independence and lives separate from their partner.