Relationships

Lets here what Vince Vaughn has to say about relationships! Lets here what Vince Vaughn has to say about relationships!Vince Vaughn Vince Vaughn Relationships= bond or connection you have with another person Relationships= bond or connection you have with another person Friendship-Significant relationship between two people that is built on trust, caring, and consideration Friendship-Significant relationship between two people that is built on trust, caring, and consideration vvd2FAA vvd2FAA vvd2FAA vvd2FAA

Intimacy- Closeness between two people that develops over time Intimacy- Closeness between two people that develops over time Infatuation- Exaggerated feelings for or toward a person Infatuation- Exaggerated feelings for or toward a person

What is the end goal of relationships??? Marriage??? Marriage??? fdiiT94 fdiiT94 fdiiT94 fdiiT94 The Engagement The Engagement xzHKLpk xzHKLpk xzHKLpk xzHKLpk The Wedding The Wedding jF9zAq0 jF9zAq0 jF9zAq0 jF9zAq0

Food for thought… 95% of all Americans marry at least once 95% of all Americans marry at least once The average marriage lasts 9.4 years The average marriage lasts 9.4 years Most remarry again Most remarry again

Think, Pair, Share What are some traits or qualities of a healthy relationship (same sex or opposite sex)? What are some traits or qualities of a healthy relationship (same sex or opposite sex)?

Think, Pair, Share What are some traits or qualities of an unhealthy relationship (same sex or opposite sex)? What are some traits or qualities of an unhealthy relationship (same sex or opposite sex)?

Some traits to look for…Healthy Relationships Mutual respect Mutual respect Care Care Honesty Honesty Commitment Commitment Trust Trust Boundaries Boundaries Priorities- goals, tasks, values Priorities- goals, tasks, values Setting limits- deliberate decision to avoid certain behaviors (sexual activity, drugs, alcohol) Setting limits- deliberate decision to avoid certain behaviors (sexual activity, drugs, alcohol)

Skills for Building Healthy Relationships Communication Communication Cooperation Cooperation Compromise Compromise

3 Types of Communication Style 1. Passive- Unwilling or unable to express thoughts and feelings in a direct manner 1. Passive- Unwilling or unable to express thoughts and feelings in a direct manner Ex: I guess you can do that, just don’t tell anyone Ex: I guess you can do that, just don’t tell anyone

3 Types of Communication Style Aggressive- Being overly forceful, pushy or hostile Aggressive- Being overly forceful, pushy or hostile

3 Types of Communication Style Assertive- Expressing your views clearly and respectfully Assertive- Expressing your views clearly and respectfully * The best and most effective way to communicate. * The best and most effective way to communicate.

Question How important do you think communication is in relationships? How important do you think communication is in relationships?

Question What do you think is the most important quality in a relationship? What do you think is the most important quality in a relationship? Guy/girl Guy/girl Guy/guy Guy/guy Girl/girl Girl/girl

Can you have a relationship with someone you do not trust? Can you have a relationship with someone you do not trust?

What is a clique? What is a clique? Do you think having cliques is helpful or harmful regarding relationships? Do you think having cliques is helpful or harmful regarding relationships? Boy43M Boy43M Boy43M Boy43M

Have you ever been envious or jealous of a friend? Have you ever been envious or jealous of a friend? How do you feel? How do you feel? How do you handle the situation? How do you handle the situation?

You come back next school year from summer break. You notice your best friend has changed…a lot. You’re not clicking like you used to. You come back next school year from summer break. You notice your best friend has changed…a lot. You’re not clicking like you used to. What do you say to him/her? What do you say to him/her? How do you handle the situation? How do you handle the situation?

You are in a dating relationship. Your significant other is consuming all your time. Your grades are suffering and your other friends are complaining you never hang out with them. You are in a dating relationship. Your significant other is consuming all your time. Your grades are suffering and your other friends are complaining you never hang out with them. How do you balance this??? How do you balance this???

You have been dating your significant other for almost a year now. Other peers are picking on you because of the fact you are still a “virgin.” You are proud of your decisions thus far, yet your friends don’t seem to be supportive. You have been dating your significant other for almost a year now. Other peers are picking on you because of the fact you are still a “virgin.” You are proud of your decisions thus far, yet your friends don’t seem to be supportive. What would you do? What would you do?