Healthy relationships with family, friends and other loved ones can be a great source of support, comfort and love. But healthy relationships take work. Respecting each other, working things out together and forgiving play big roles. When someone you care about hurts you, you can stay upset and think about ways to get even, or you can let the hurt go, forgive and move forward.

Sometimes, talking honestly is all it takes to get through a crisis and keep a relationship healthy. Other times, family therapy or other types of counseling can be helpful.

If a partner is hurting you physically or emotionally, do something. Talk to someone you trust about creating a safety plan. Seek help as soon as you can do so safely.