Healthy relationships share certain characteristics that teens should be taught to expect. They include: Mutual respect. Respect means that each person values who the other is and understands the other persons boundaries.

How many teens are in a healthy relationship?

The Role of Healthy Romantic and Dating Relationships Nearly two-thirds of teens (ages 13-17) have not been in a dating or romantic relationship. Thirty-five percent of teens (ages 13-17) have some experience with romantic relationships, and 19 percent are currently in a relationship.