Relationships and conflicts
True or False: Respecting yourself means setting limits even if others don’t like it.
True
There are 3 types of communication: Passive, aggressive, and ______.
Assertive
The opposite of feeling accepted is feeling ____.
Rejected
Which of the following is a healthy reason to end a relationship or friendship?
A) You feel disrespected or unsafe
B) You had one small disagreement
C) You want to make them jealous
D) Your friends told you to
A: You feel disrespected or unsafe
Simona wants to kiss her new friend. Her new friend isn’t ready to do that yet. Simona puts on pressure and says it’s not a big deal and she’ll find someone else to kiss.
Is this scenario healthy or unhealthy?
Unhealthy
Which of these steps to resolving conflicts does not belong:
Stop and recognize, self-regulate, communicate, listen and empathize, mediate, decide who's to blame for the conflict, compromise.
Deciding who's to blame. This step is not necessary and may make the conflict worse.
People with good self-esteem tend to express themselves in a way that's _____.
Assertive
Identify a strategy to deal with rejection.
Accept the answer, distance yourself from the situation, allow yourself to feel, spend time with friends/family/therapy, do something you love, practice self-care, work on yourself, learn from the experience, put the rejection into perspective, explore other opportunities
True or False: You should always stay friends with someone after a breakup.
False — It’s okay to take space or not stay friends if that’s healthier for you.
Max has been feeling jealous about the time his girlfriend Krissy spends with her friends. He is starting to get angry about it, and he tells Krissy that if she wants to stay together she has to stop seeing her friends.
Is this scenario healthy or unhealthy?
Unhealthy
During an argument, your friend walks away to cool down. What’s the best way to handle it?
A) Chase after them and demand to finish
B) Respect their need for space and revisit the talk later
C) Assume the friendship is over
D) Post about it online to get opinions
B: Respect their need for space and revisit the talk later
Active listening means:
A) Waiting for your turn to talk
B) Interrupting when you disagree
C) Paying attention, asking questions, and showing you understand
D) Looking at your phone while someone talks
C: Pay attention, asking questions, and showing you understand
What is the healthiest first step when someone doesn’t return your feelings or friendship?
A) Try to change their mind
B) Take it personally and get upset
C) Accept their answer and give yourself space
D) Ask your friends to talk to them for you
C: Accept their answer and give yourself space.
Which statement shows emotional maturity?
A) “I can learn from this and still wish them well.”
B) “I’ll make sure they regret it.”
C) “No one will ever care about me again.”
D) “It’s their loss, not mine.”
A: “I can learn from this and still wish them well.”
Identify the well adjusted answer:
You audition for the lead in the school musical. It’s down to you and one other person - and they get the part.
Number 3:
You go out with friends for ice cream and commiseration, then refocus your attention on training for Saturday’s track meet.
(spend time with loved ones, feel your feelings, self-care, and refocus on new goal)
Is it possible to have conflict and still care about someone? Why or why not?
Yes, disagreements are normal, conflicts can show that you care, conflicts can strengthen a relationship, and it's about how you handle it.
When someone says “I’m fine,” but their body language shows otherwise, what’s the healthiest response?
A) Ignore it — they said they’re fine
B) Push them until they admit something’s wrong
C) Gently check in and say you’ve noticed they seem upset, but respect if they don't want to talk about it
D) Tell others to find out what’s wrong
C: Gently check in and say you’ve noticed they seem upset, but respect if they don't want to talk about it
When someone says “no” to a romantic or friendship invitation, it means:
A) They don’t value you
B) They’re setting a boundary that should be respected
C) They’re being mean
D) They want you to try harder
B: They're setting a boundary that should be respected.
What is a sign that it might be time to end a friendship or relationship?
Identify the well adjusted answer:
You’ve been crushing on someone for months. You lost sleep thinking up the best prom invite ever. You finally asked and.., got turned down.
Number 2:
You feel totally devastated, have a good cry, then reevaluate: Do you ask your crush to something else? Or ask someone else to prom?
(Feel your feelings and refocus)
Ex. “I’m sorry for interrupting you during class yesterday. I realize it made you feel ignored, and I shouldn’t have done that. I’ll make sure to let you finish next time, and I hope you can forgive me.”
What’s the difference between being honest and being hurtful?
Being honest means speaking with kindness and respect, having the goal of problem solving and building understanding, not to make someone feel bad, you think about how and when to say something.
Being hurtful means using trust as a weapon, your goal is to punish, embarrass, or get revenge, you don't think about how your words will affect the person, you express things in a way that's cruel and damaging.
What’s a healthy thought after rejection?
A) “I’m not good enough.”
B) “That hurts, but it doesn’t define my worth.”
C) “Nobody will ever like me.”
D) “I’ll make them regret it.”
B: That hurts, but it doesn't define my worth
How can you tell the difference between a relationship that’s worth fixing and one that’s better to let go of?
A relationship may be worth fixing if both people caring about the relationship, the problem is based on miscommunication or misunderstanding, you can both take responsibility for mistakes, there's still mutual respect, trust, and kindness.
It might be healthier to let go if you feel drained, anxious, or unsafe most of the time, there's lying controlling, or disrespectful behaviour, you feel you have to pretend, shrink, or give up boundaries to keep the peace.
Is this scenario healthy or unhealthy?
Mia is feeling stressed about an upcoming exam and has been quiet during lunch. Jordan notices and asks if she wants to talk about it. Mia explains she’s worried about failing the exam. Jordan listens carefully, doesn’t interrupt, and responds:
“I get it. That sounds stressful. Do you want to study together later, or do you just want to hang out and take a break?”
Healthy