1. Dating

2. Stages of Dating – #1 Gushy
Want to please each other
Write name on everything
Tend to like the same things
May not tell the complete truth
Need to touch & hug; physical
Co-equals in relationship
Never late
Lots of kissing and talking on the phone
Swollen lips from so much kissing
Forget your friends
Everything is funny

3. Stages of Dating – #2 Playing Games
Swollen eyes from crying (girls)
Crossed out name
Lots of ups & downs
Remembering your friends again
Trying to get the other person to do something
Jealous
Power struggles

4. Stages of Dating – #3 Goal Directed
Trust
Like to see them do things w/ their friends
Don’t paw all over each other
Want to see each other happy
More mature & real
Can show each other the good and bad sides
Looking to make a commitment

5. Stages of Dating You can move through all 3 stages
Each couple will have their own speed
You can skip stages or repeat them

6. Acceptance - receive with approval or favor
3 A’s of Emotional Needs
Acceptance - receive with approval or favor
Affection - fond attachment, devotion, or love
Appreciation - gratitude; thankful recognition

7. It is much harder than sexual expression
3 A’s of Emotional Needs
Love Language is The way one sends and receives messages of Acceptance, Affection, and Appreciation
It is much harder than sexual expression

8. Dating Right of Ways Be Yourself An enjoyable, safe date
Have your values respected
Care for and protect your body
Establish and protect your reputation
Be free from guilt and fear
Say “NO”
Write 3 more dating rights you feel are important and that are not listed above

9. Purposes of Dating Socialization: Recreation: Mate Selection:
To develop appropriate social skills
To practive getting along with others in different settings 
Recreation:
To have fun and enjoy the companionship of others
To try new and different activities
Mate Selection:
To see others in many different settings
To compare the personality and characteristics of many people

10. Dating