Self
Friends
Family
Partners
100
What is a term that describes having a positive relationship with yourself?
Self-love, self-acceptance, positive self-esteem / self-worth, etc.
100
Name 1 thing you believe all friends must have for each other.
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E.g respect, trust, and support, honesty, empathy, non-judgmental
100
Do you think you always have to be close or love your family? And why?
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I believe no.
100
What is the one thing every healthy relationship is built upon?
Trust
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(I will also add: the freedom to leave. You should ALWAYS feel free too leave and not be dependent.)
200
Is it possible to love others if you don't love yourself?
Does anyone else agree/disagree and why?
200
Is it normal for friends to have a falling out? And why?
Yes! Unfortunately it is very common.
From high school to college,
college to career jobs,
from career to relocating,
from relocating to a settled lifestyle.
200
Are there ways in which you've noticed your relationship with your parents changing as you've gained more independence?
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I personally have.
- show more trust in you (allow you to make mistakes)
- be more blunt
- may be nicer, may project more expectations
200
Define boundaries in romantic relationships.
The limits you set for what you are and are not willing to accept from others, helping you maintain a sense of security and comfort.
! It doesn't lead to punishment, but it can lead to a negative or positive consequence (e.g change in dynamic or sense of security).
! Doesn't limit another person's actions or tell them what they can't do.
! Not all boundaries are healthy, productive, or set with good intentions. Distancing yourself from the person because of their boundaries is acceptable.
300
Define the deference between
a) being performative
b) being cocky
c) being authentic
d) being confident
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A) acting to impress others or conveying a curated image of yourself
B) displaying belief in yourself by being arrogant, conceited, or disrespectful
C) having true integrity with your true values, motives, and actions
D) having strong belief in your abilities, based mainly on self-assurance and acceptance
300
What are 3 ways you stay in touch with your long distance friends?
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My answers
1. Give relevant and/or important life updates
2. Plan to meet up at least once a year if you can
3. In big or small ways, always celebrate their birthdays
Bonus: Regularly have a shared media (book, TV show, album) that you guys are consuming (together or individually) so you can share that experience with them and always have something to talk about.
300
What term means "A group of people who intentionally choose to love and support each other, regardless of blood or marriage"?
Chosen Family
Commonly used in LGBTQ+ Community, but it is a curated group anyone can have.
300
Is anyone "smart enough" to avoid an abusive relationship and why?
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You can be aware of warning signs, but believing you are "smart enough" to avoid a toxic relationship is a naive and victim-blaming mindset.
No one signs up to be harmed, and no one stays without conditioning.
Always be compassionate and open-minded!
400
Describe the different reciprocal expectations you have for
a) an acquaintance
b) a friend
c) a close friend
d) a best friend
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A) kind, cordial, and have basic respect for each other
B) share experiences with, expect honesty
C) dedicated time, share parts of your lives, emotionally supportive
D) share milestones with, may expect unconditional love
400
How have you dealt with family members having different social opinions than you? Do you think that they need to change?
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I believe most people believe what's easiest to believe. AKA, the same narratives that have been spouted for many generations.
But as strongly as you feel about something, expect and believe the opposing person feels their opinions as potent as well.
It is okay to distance yourself from people who may not believe what you believe, but learning and unlearning takes community, patience, and care.
400
How would you differentiate
a) 2 people who don't work well in a relationship from
b) a toxic relationship, and that from
c) an abusive relationship?
A) 2 people that found each other but for any healthy reason aren't compatible or about to maintain a sustainable relationship
B) 1+ individual(s) showcases negative or harmful patterns that causes stress or lack of trust or consideration for 1+ individual(s).
C) 1+ individual(s) consistently "intends to control dominate, or harm the other person physically, emotionally, or psychologically", through various means. (Psychology Today, 2024)
500
List Maslow's Hierarchy Of Needs in order, including 1 example of each.
