What makes a romantic partner a '10'?
Healthy relationships are a critical component of preventing dating and domestic violence. This campaign asked Bengals (that’s you) to identify healthy and unhealthy traits in a partner. Knowing what makes a healthy relationship empowers you to make informed decisions about your relationships and to protect yourself and others.
This campaign was developed by Isabelle Kirkman and Title IX and launched in 2025. We received lots of feedback from you about healthy and unhealthy behaviors in relationships. This campaign is our second-most referenced campaign! While we're no longer accepting submissions, we hope this continues to inspire conversation and reflection.
We asked you about "green flags", and you said:
Boundaries are critical for maintaining healthy, safe relationships.
Partners should ask about and respect each other's boundaries.
Clear communication about your emotional needs and expectations is an important part of healthy relationships.
We asked about "red flags", and you said:
Healthy relationships require active listening, clear communication, and respect.
Obsessive behaviors can be abusive. Obsessive behaviors can include control, monitoring your phone, monitoring your social media, or stalking.
In a healthy relationships, partners should be able to talk about what makes them uncomfortable and respect their partner's boundaries.