As adults we know the signs of a healthy versus an unhealthy relationship. The former is supportive, safe, trusting. The latter is not supportive, can be unsafe or even manipulative. I work with kids and teens on a regular basis helping them to navigate the friendships in their life. While it is natural during pre-teen and teen years for friends to come and go, for there to be some contention and subsequent "make up"...it is incredibly important that we help our kids to develop the skills to recognize healthy and unhealthy relationships. Skills they can use not only now, but that will grow with them as they form new friendships in the future.