PERDEV LM Unit 3 - Module 9 (Personal Relationships).pptx

Personal Development

1. UNIT III: BUILDING AND MAINTAINING RELATIONSHIPS Personal Relationships MODULE 9

2. How does knowing more about attraction , love , and commitment help adolescents become more responsible in a relationship?

3. At the end of this module, you will be able to: discuss an understanding of teenage relationships, including the acceptable and unacceptable expressions of attractions, express their ways of showing attraction, love, and commitment; and identify ways to become responsible in a relationship.

4. Basic Definitions

5. a relation between people a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection)

6. relationships between people, especially those between friends, lovers and family members

7. strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personalities attraction based on sexual desire: affection and tenderness felt by lovers affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests

8. the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action a message that makes a pledge

9. the act, power, or property of attracting attractive quality; magnetic charm; fascination; allurement; enticement a person or thing that draws, attracts, allures, or entices

10. the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for being responsible for one’s conduct

11. 11 Statements On Relationships

12. It is important to work on communicating our feelings in relationships.

13. To love someone, we must love our self first.

14. Trying to understand where other people are coming from rather than judging them helps us build and maintain relationships.

15. Having a good relationship does not contribute anything to us having good health .

16. When people listen deeply and let us know that they recognize the feeling behind our words, more likely than not, our relationship is doing good.

17. In our relationships, it is vital that we practice forgiveness when a loved one has hurt us.

18. Our loved ones cannot help us when we deal with stress.

19. Using positive methods to resolve conflict will more likely help us maintain good relationships.

20. Expressing gratitude to our friends and family help us maintain good relationships.

21. Significant differences in core values and beliefs never create a problem in relationships.

22. We are happy in our relationships when our loved ones stay connected by spending time with us and letting us know that they love us.

23. Excessive reliance on social media can be a cause of tension in relationships .

24. Relationships are static; they are unchangeable.

25. Being compassionate, forgiving and grateful contribute to healthy relationships.

26. To fully enjoy and benefit from relationships we need skills, information, inspiration , practice, and social support.

27. FOR FINDING LOVE AND CREATING LONG-LASTING, AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS

28. YOU MUST LOVE YOURSELF FIRST Your relationship with yourself is the central template from which all others are formed . Loving yourself is a prerequisite to creating a successful and authentic union with another.

29. PARTNERING IS A CHOICE The choice to be in a relationship is up to you. You have the ability to attract your beloved and cause the relationship you desire to happen.

30. CREATING LOVE IS A PROCESS Moving from “I” to “we” requires a shift in perspective and energy. Being an authentic couple is an evolution.

31. RELATIONSHIPS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW Your relationship will serve as an unofficial “ lifeshop ” in which you will learn about yourself and how you can grow on your personal path.

32. COMMUNICATION IS ESSENTIAL The open exchange of thoughts and feelings is the lifeblood of your relationship.

33. NEGOTIATION WILL BE REQUIRED There will be times when you and your partner must work through impasses. If you do this consciously and with respect, you will learn to create win-win outcomes .

34. YOUR RELATIONSHIP WILL BE CHALLENGED BY CHANGE Life will present turns in the road. How you maneuver those twists and turns determines the success of your relationship.

35. YOU MUST NURTURE THE RELATIONSHIP FOR IT TO THRIVE Treasure your beloved and your relationship will flourish.

36. RENEWAL IS THE KEY TO LONGEVITY Happily ever after means the ability to keep the relationship fresh and vital.

37. YOU WILL FORGET ALL THIS THE MOMENT YOU FALL IN LOVE You know all these rules inherently. The challenge is to remember them when you fall under the enchanting spell of love.

38. Dating relationships can be wonderful! But while it’s important that dating partners care for each other, it’s just as important that you take care of yourself! Dating relationships can be wonderful! But while it’s important that dating partners care for each other, it’s just as important that you TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!

39. So, what’s to talk about? COMMON ISSUES & CONCERNS IN RELATIONSHIPS

40. ABUSE AND ASSAULT PHYSICAL ABUSE physical pain or injury to another person MENTAL ABUSE psychological pain affecting one’s mental health SEXUAL ABUSE any kind of unwanted sexual advance EMOTIONAL ABUSE a nything that harms your self-esteem or causes shame Remember, a buse of any type is never okay!

41. DRUGS AND ALCOHOL The effects these can make it hard to think clearly, let alone make the best possible decisions about sex. Are you ready to make a decision you'll regret later?

42. RIGHT TIME FOR SEX You can consider your current status as a student if it is really high time to be involved in this kind of activity. Will this make or break your future ?

43. MAKING THE DECISION The decision of whether or not to have sex is up to you, and you alone. ASK YOURSELF.. Am I really ready to have sex? How am I going to feel after having sex? Am I doing this for the right reasons? How do I plan to protect myself / my partner from sexually transmitted infections or pregnancy? How am I going to feel about my partner afterwards?

44. POSSIBILITY OF PREGNANCY Females who engage in sex have a high percentage of putting themselves in this kind of situation. Are you ready with this kind of responsibility?

45. (SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS – HIV / AIDS) This is actually an issue that all teenagers and adults must be aware of. Anybody who engages in sexual activity is prone to have this one. Are you willing to take the risk? STIs

46. So, what’s to do? KEEPING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

47. TALK TO YOUR PARENTS Most parents want to help their kids make smart decisions about sex. They know it's vital for teens to have accurate information and sound advice to aid the decision making process.

48. AVOID PEER PRESSURE Remember: Not every person your age is having sex. Say "no" and mean "no" if that's how you feel. Knowing how you feel about yourself is the first big step in handling peer pressure .

49. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS The right to emotional support; be heard by the other and to respond; have your own point of view; have your feelings and experiences acknowledged as real; live free from accusation, blame, criticism and judgment, emotional and physical threat, angry outbursts and rage; and be respectfully asked, rather than ordered

50. KNOW YOUR BOUNDARIES Making the decision to set your limits in a relationship shows your maturity to assert your priorities and respecting yourself.

51. DEVELOP ESSENTIAL CORE VALUES Consider how you can develop patience, honesty , kindness, and respect.