RELATIONSHIPS

SELF-ESTEEM Self-

esteem:____________________________________________________________

Skill competence:__________________________________

Self value:___________________________________________________________

John powell’s 3 stages of loving________ ____________ _________

TYPES OF RELATIONSHIPS Acquaintances, friends, professional,

and intimate Relationship- interaction between two or

more people Love- intense affection and warm

feelings for another All people need relationships

People who live without relationships sometimes suffer mental and physical health problems

Learning to understand and get along with people is a critical skill

HOW TO DEVELOP A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP Realize no two relationships are the

same Each partner in a relationship must have

a positive self-image Love develops in stages. It cannot be

rushedStages of a relationship-

Attraction Casual friendship Close friendship Intimate friendship Mature love

IS YOUR RELATIONSHIP HEALTHY? Respect each other Feel secure and comfortable Not violent with each other Can resolve problems Enjoy time together Support Privacy Trust Communication Have more good times then bad

TWO TYPES OF LOVE Passionate love:_____infactuation,

pleasure____________________________________________________________________

Compassionate love:_____intimate, deep feelings of intimacy_______________________________________________________________________________________.

LOVE VS. INFATUATION Characteristics of each?

______deep feelings__________________grows over time___________________you love the person not the

idea_____________________________________________________________________

WHAT BUILDS A GOOD RELATIONSHIP? Mutual expectations Investment Caring Trust Respect Sharing Flexibility empathy

INGREDIENTS TO A QUALITY RELATIONSHIP

Contact_______________________________________________

______. Similar attitudes

________________________________________________________.

Common interest and experiences_______________________________________________

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WARNING SIGNS OF AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP Calling names, putting a person down Acts extremely jealous, even when innocent Apologizing for person’s behavior/ making

excuses Always checking up on person Loses temper, breaks or hits things when

mad If a person worries about making a partner

mad or upset Giving up things that used to be important Weight, appearance or grade change injuries

MARRIAGE 5 needs that are satisfied by a

successful marriage IntimacySexual gratificationShared responsibilityComfortable dependencysecurity

MARRIAGE CONT Wrong reasons for marriage

Parental pressure Social pressure Escape from an unhappy home Avoid loneliness Pregnancy

4 things expected from marriage- Economic partnership- Emotional support- Satisfying sex life- Individual growth and development

TYPES OF MARRIAGE 50/50 egalitarian Companionate Dual career Contract

AlternativesCohabitationGroup marriageSingle lifeCommon law

MARITAL ISSUES What are a few marital issues?

Poor choice?Cannot cope with continuing intimacy?Adaption to growth and changes in partner?Unrealistic expectations?