(HealthDay News) — Disagreements with a friend or partner are normal, says the National Voice of Domestic Violence. But when a relationship is not built on respect and equal partnership, an unhealthy relationship may develop.

The organization mentions these characteristics of a healthy argument:

• A disagreement about chores, spending habits, raising children or difficult family or friends.
• Insensitive and hurtful comments are said occasionally, not consistently.
• Partners can admit when they are wrong, take responsibility and compromise.
• Tension is usually short-lived.
• Goals and decisions can be questioned, but general support isn’t withheld.
• Final decisions on big life changes are reached by mutual compromise.

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