Types of Love Text Journal Read: Pg. 156-60 Do: Review #7 & 8, pg. 164 The ABCs of Love: Write the alphabet down the side of your paper. For each letter write a word the describes love.

What does love mean to you? Write it down on a heart. After we’ve discussed the responses, staple it on the bulletin board as the border.

The Giving Tree By: Shel Silverstein

How would you describe the kind of love the tree had? How would you describe the kind of love the boy had?

Love vs. Infatuation Happens quickly Short-lived Physical thrills Jealousy Rush to marry Grows slowly Long lasting Trust More realistic More thoughtful

Love vs. Infatuation Each group will divide the statements about love into two piles. Infatuation Love Divide into groups of 4-5.

Ladder of Love Mature love for others Love for children Love for the opposite sex Love for someone the same sex, older Love for same sex friend First love outside the family Love of other relatives Love for secondary caregiver Love for primary caregiver Self-love Love for humankind, very unselfish love. Unselfish love with ability to love without expecting anything in return. Begins with interest in the other sex and continues throughout life. Role model and exemplified what you wanted to become. Close friend of the same age and sex. You had fun with this person and loved him for the times shared. Love of a relative which brought a special sense of security. This person met your needs and cared for you. Usually your father. Your primary caregiver (usually mother). Until you love yourself, you cannot truly love another.

Types of Love Romantic Love Sexual Love Pragmatic Love Platonic Love Puppy Love Sexual Love The intimate expression of love. Pragmatic Love A rational, reasoning kind of love. Platonic Love The spiritual and intellectual relationship between a man and a woman. Companionship Love A love typically found in good friendships. Altruistic Love Selfless love or concern for the spouse. Manic Love A crazy, possessive, jealous kind of love. Self-Love An egotistic, narcissistic kind of love. In an ideal marital relationship, you would experience all types of love, everyday. However, until you are married, you can still experience most types of love with a variety of people.

Look at your “ABCs of Love Look at your “ABCs of Love.” What types of love were the characteristics you listed?

A Love Attitude Inventory Handout A Love Attitude Inventory

Dating Review Purposes of dating Stages of Dating Love Curves Socialization Recreation Mate Selection Stages of Dating Gushy Playing Games Goal-Oriented Love Curves Dislike, Indifference, attraction, infatuation, love, enduring love

Dating Review How to say no STDs Just say no, ignore the comment, leave. Make an excuse, change the subject. Turn it into a joke, act surprised, make different plans Express feelings for them, return challenge STDs Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis Herpes Genital Warts HIV

Internet Types of Love Quiz Dating Review