Healthy Relationships
True or False? It is important to feel valued within relationships.
TRUE
Robin and Starfire have been dating for 6 months, Robin lies to Starfire about where he has been because Robin is planning a surprise party for Starfire's birthday. Starfire gets angry and accuses Robin of cheating without allowing Robin a chance to explain.
Starfire is reacting in an unhealthy way.
True or False? You do not need to be respected within a relationship.
FALSE
True or False? You should always just go with the flow and never express your uncomfortability.
FALSE
When are you allowed to consent/revoke the consent from things?
ANY TIME
What is something that is important with healthy relationships?
Communication, respects you and your boundaries, support...
Aang and Katara are in a new relationship, they check-in with each other about how the other is feeling in the relationship and personally and listen to each other while they speak.
Healthy
What are some red flags?
Disrespecting boundaries, emotionally unavailable, not considering your feelings, controlling, lack of trust...
Rules you put into place to keep yourself feeling safe and respected.
Boundaries
_____ means yes. _____ means no.
Yes, anything else. (silence, maybe, no, I'll think about it, maybe tomorrow)
What are some different types of relationships?
Strangers, acquaintances, friends, close friends, romantic, professional, and familial.
Marceline notices Princess Bubblegum is getting a lot of attention from two different people at school. She goes up to each of them separately and warns them to stay away from her, “or else.”
Unhealthy
What are some toxic characteristics of relationships?
Manipulation, gaslighting, love bombing, guilt-tripping, narcissism...
Invisible boundary line or “bubble” that you don’t want people to cross unless you give consent
Personal Space
Is this consensual?
During a group hangout, Bubbles says, “Can I tell people about your crush, or is that private?” Buttercup shrugs and says, “I mean… it’s whatever…. I don’t care.” Bubbles then shares the information with others.
Not consensual
Does familial relationships have to be between blood relatives?
No, chosen fam for the win
Spongebob and Patrick are in a friendship. They often share conversations. Patrick often feels lesser than Sponegbob because of how often he pushes Patrick out of the conversation by cutting him off.
Dime is Unhealthy.
Who is capable of being toxic?
Anyone
If someone is saying yes to something but their body language appears closed off, should you move forwards with things without a conversation?
Nope.
F.R.I.E.S
Freely Given, Reversible, Informed, Enthusiastic, Specific.
Who deserves to be in a healthy relationship?
Everyone
Cosmo and Wanda have been married for 6 years, they have constantly been arguing about anything and everything, household chores, money, Timmy... Cosmo and Wanda decide to go to couples counselling. Cosmo finds that Wanda often lies to the counselor about their relationship, and Cosmo and Wanda do not feel their problems are resolved.
Wanda = Unhealthy
What are some behaviors that you can be mindful of in terms of unhealthy relationships?
Can be violent, threatening, offer money for things that someone might not be comfortable with, try to minimize your feelings, can be judgmental...
Steps to take when someone crosses a boundary.
1. Tell them to stop, remind them of your boundaries
2. Create a little space and be assertive
3. Get away
4. Tell an adult
Which aspect of FRIES is missing?
Buttercup agrees to drink from a cup believing it contains only soda, but alcohol was added without their knowledge.
Informed- she was unaware the was alcohol.