Casual Relationships
Intimate Relationships
Unhealthy Relationships
Healthy Relationships
Ten Tips
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List and define the ABCs of a healthy relationship?
Awareness - general knowledge, knowing consequences, prevention of violence Balance - open communication, nothing is one-sided, both people have valued opinions, having other friends and interests Conscious Choices - not letting things 'just happen,' taking action, not to decide is to decide
100
True/False: Healthy relationships mean accepting people as they are, but it is okay to try and change them in a small way every once in a while.
FALSE!
100
Name one myth of dating violence.
"He/she will never do it again" "I am not being abused" "I will leave when the time is right" "It only happens to women"
100
True or False: Everyone deserves respect.
TRUE!
100
Healthy relationships show _________ warmth.
Emotional
200
Describe the various kinds of casual relationships:
Professional relationship - such as supervisors, teachers, colleagues, members of clergy, or medical professionals Acquaintances - people you know and/or recognize in passing, throughout everyday life
200
Healthy relationships are: (A) Mutual between partners (B) Full of hostility & resentment (C) Open & Honest (D) All of the above (E) A & C only
E. A and C only
200
Give two examples of a danger sign within a relationship:
Not talking and avoiding problems Lack of trust Jealousy Lack of balance Lack of respect
200
In what ways does being in a healthy relationship help us?
Helps us. . . Know ourselves / Develop as a person / Grow emotionally / Communicate & maintain meaningful bonds with other people / Have fun
200
Studies show that people in healthy relationships really do have ____ happiness and ____ stress. (A) Less, more (B) More, less
B. more, less
300
Good communication consists of: (A) Guessing & assuming (B) Talking & interrupting each other (C) Listening & talking (D) Mocking & ignoring each other
C. Listening and talking
300
What happens in a relationship that lacks trust? (Name at least three outcomes)
Second guessing each other / Obsessively checking on the other person / Not believing each other / Betrayal by sharing/spreading personal secrets
300
What are the different types of relationship abuse? (4)
Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse Mental/Psychological Abuse Verbal Abuse
300
The three main components representative of a healthy relationship are? (These are considered the base of the ABCs of a healthy relationship.)
Communication / Trust / Respect
300
Name and explain at least two characteristics of effective communication within a healthy relationship:
Take the time - Genuinely listen - Listen with your ears and your heart - Ask questions - Share information -
400
True/False: It is okay if you never understand when boundaries can or cannot be crossed.
FALSE!
400
Describe the Dating Violence Cycle. (There are three main parts)
Tension - criticism, yelling, swearing, angry gestures, coercion or threats Violence - physical and sexual attacks or threats Seduction - apologies, gifts, promises to change
400
When in an unhealthy relationship, what options do you have?
Work it out End the relationship Tell someone about the abuse
400
What entails a healthy relationship? (Name at least 4 characteristics)
Individual identity & freedom / Encouragement & support / Boundaries / Cooperation & Compromise / Consideration / Communication / Trust / Respect
400
Name four ways to fight fairly:
Negotiate a time to talk about it Don't criticize Don't assign feelings or motives Stay with the topic Say I'm sorry when you're wrong Don't assume things Ask for help if needed There may not be a resolved ending Don't hold grudges The goal is for everyone to be a winner You can leave a relationship
500
It is important to show respect with both our words, as well as our _______.
Actions
500
What is sexual coercion?
The act of using pressure, alcohol, drugs or force to have sexual contact with someone against his or her will
500
Give three examples of mental/psychological abuse?
Teasing or bullying / Power struggles / Withholding love / Coercion or Peer Pressure / Unreasonable Demands / Humiliation
500
In terms of being flexible, healthy relationships mean ______ and ______ are allowed!
Change / Growth
500
Name five of the ten tips for healthy relationships:
Keep expectations realistic Talk with each other Be flexible Take care of you Be dependable Fight fair Show your warmth Keep your life balanced It's a process Be yourself!
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