Mission Statement

To reduce the number of individuals and families who experience domestic violence by providing counseling, community education and fostering independent living free from abuse.

 

WellSpring Center For Hope
P.O. Box 368800
Chicago, IL 60636

Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
773-723-2119

wellspringctrhope1@yahoo.com

A Ministry of the Evangelical Covenant Church Department of Benevolence

 

 

What does it mean to be in a healthy relationship?

It means you are together because you:

Have a common Vision.
 You both have an idea of what the relationship means and where you would like it to go.

Share basic values.
You have similar spiritual and family values. This does not mean that you agree on everything.

Have the other person’s interests at heart.
You are not together for selfish reasons.

Are strong individuals.
You are together because you want to be – not because you fear being alone, want sex, or seek revenge (on an “ex” partner, for example).

How can you tell if you are in a healthy relationship?
Try not to compare your relationship to your parents’ or to media images (TV shows, movies, etc). Trust your gut feelings and talk to trusted family members and friends.

Take this self-test to get a feel for the kind of relationship you may be in.

  1. When we fight, we tend to blame each other.
  2. I can't tell my partner what I really think and feel.
  3. My partner is jealous of my career or friends.
  4. I often feel lonely in my relationship
  5. I have been physically hurt by my partner (slapped, kicked, punched, etc.)
  6. My partner usually cuts me off when I talk.
  7. I do most of the work (chores, child care, etc.)
  8. My partner often verbally abuses me. (calls me names, makes threats, etc.)
  9. My partner cheats on me.
  10. My partner is the one who needs to change not me.

If you answer YES to one or more of these statements your relationship is in need of help.