7. Openness
Functional: A functional relationship has open communication and ideas. Open communication means the two of you can share how you feel about each other without the other shutting down completely or tearing away at how the other person feels. It means sharing feelings without tearing down your partner or being verbally abusive.
Dysfunctional: A dysfunctional relationship is secretive, restrictive and has many walls and parameters. When your partner is secretive, cuts you off while taking, has set rules for how you two discuss things or is verbally abusive to you, your relationship is toxic.
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