10 BIG differences between a functional and a dysfunctional relationship

6. Emotional presence

Functional: Are the two of you emotionally present for one another? If so, you have a functional relationship. That means you check in with how the other feels, offering support during difficult times, not withdrawing affection or praise, remembering things important to you, and wanting to spend time with you.

Dysfunctional: If either one of you or both of you is emotionally on another planet, it’s dysfunction city, sweetheart.