1. MARRIAGE

2. KEY TERMS
Marriage- a lifelong union between a husband and a wife, develop an intimate relationships.
Emotional Intimacy- the state of being emotionally connected to another person.
Emotional Maturity- the ability to assess a relationship or situation and to act according to what is best for oneself and for the other person in the relationship.
Divorce- the legal and to marriage.

3. Health Marriages: Working Together
Responsibilities:
Love
Commitment
Compromise
Emotional Intimacy

4. Benefits Of Marriage Emotional & Physical Intimacy
Companionship and deep friendship
Financial support system
Greater emotional stability

5. Engagement: Developing Your Relationships
Built on mature love, not on infatuation, or exaggerated feelings of passion
Tolerate and accept the other person’s flaws
Determine what is needed to improve and allow to grow.
* Mature love takes time to develop and be willing to learn about each.

6. Discussing Important Issues
What are our values and beliefs?
Should we have children?
How will we handle conflict between family members?
Should both of us work?
Where should we live?
What are our economic expectations?

7. Divorce and Remarriage
Not all marriages are successful
Troubled marriages sometimes lead t0 separations; living apart for awhile

8. Reasons for Divorce Communication Problems Infidelity
Unfulfilled expectations
Lack of intimacy
Abuse
Not being prepared
Different financial habit and goals $$$

9. Ways to Save a Marriage
Make a list of all issues you argue or feel hopeless about
Refocus on yourself
Eliminate all negativity; increase positive energy
Remember why you married; don’t give up
Therapy

10. Teens who Deal with Divorce

11. Impact of Teens on Divorce
DO’s
DON’T
Separate yourself from your parents’ problems.
Recognize that being mad at parents and loving them at the same time is normal.
Realize that you are not alone-many teens are going through similar situations.
Ask for help.
Don’t feel responsible
Don’t isolate yourself
Don’t think you are alone.
Don’t refuse help.

12. Closing Slip
List 3 Difficulties a teen may face if his or her parents divorce. Explain how could you help the teen. Support your answers.