Transcript Relationships Notes

Relationships
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Lets here what Vince Vaughn has to say
about relationships!
Relationships= bond or connection you
have with another person
Friendship-Significant relationship
between two people that is built on trust,
caring , and consideration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAGN
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Intimacy- Closeness between two people
that develops over time
Infatuation- Exaggerated feelings for or
toward a person
What is the end goal of relationships???
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Marriage???
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSDm
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The Engagement
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtPk
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 The Wedding
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrWB
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Food for thought…
95% of all
Americans marry
at least once
 The average
marriage lasts
9.4 years
 Most remarry
again
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Think, Pair, Share
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What are some traits or qualities of a
healthy relationship (same sex or opposite
sex)?
Think, Pair, Share
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What are some traits or qualities of an
unhealthy relationship (same sex or
opposite sex)?
Some traits to look for…Healthy
Relationships
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Mutual respect
Care
Honesty
Commitment
Trust
Boundaries
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Priorities- goals, tasks, values
Setting limits- deliberate decision to avoid
certain behaviors (sexual activity, drugs,
alcohol)
Skills for Building Healthy
Relationships
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Communication
Cooperation
Compromise
3 Types of Communication Style
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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
3 Types of Communication Style
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Aggressive- Being overly forceful, pushy or
hostile
3 Types of Communication Style
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Assertive- Expressing your views clearly
and respectfully
* The best and most effective way to
communicate.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6LcPfnwGec
Question
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How important do you think
communication is in relationships?
Question
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What do you think is the most important
quality in a relationship?
Guy/girl
Guy/guy
Girl/girl
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Can you have a relationship with someone
you do not trust?
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What is a clique?
Do you think having cliques is helpful or
harmful regarding relationships?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBAYi
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Have you ever been envious or jealous of
a friend?
How do you feel?
How do you handle the situation?
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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?
How do you handle the situation?
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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???
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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?