Relationship 101
This term describes the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
What is empathy?
When using this communication technique, individuals repeat back what they heard to ensure understanding and clarify any misunderstandings.
What is active listening?
This term describes the decision to stick with someone or something through thick and thin.
What is commitment?
This term describes the ability to resolve disagreements or disputes peacefully and constructively.
What is conflict resolution?
This term describes emotional closeness and vulnerability between partners that fosters connection and trust.
What is intimacy?
These are guidelines or limits that a person creates to identify reasonable, safe, and permissible ways for others to behave towards them and how they will respond if someone passes those limits.
What are boundaries?
Assertive, Passive, Aggressive, Avoidant, Ineffective, Passive-Aggressive, Empathetic, Transactional, Collaborative, Compassionate
What are communication Styles/
In relationships, this action involves prioritizing your partner's needs and desires alongside your own.
What is compromise?
This term refers to letting go of resentment or anger towards someone who has hurt or wronged you.
What is forgiveness?
There different types of intimacy. Name two.
What is Physical, emotional, Intellectual, experimental, spiritual, creative, and conflict intimacy?
This action involves believing in someone's reliability and integrity.
What is trust?
This term describes the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
What is empathy?
This action involves making promises or pledges to your partner about your future together.
What is making vows.
This term describes the process of acknowledging and taking responsibility for one's actions in a conflict.
What is accountability?
This term describes the ongoing dedication and persistence required to nurture and maintain healthy relationships.
What is continuous effort?
There are five of these that represent how individuals give and receive love. Name two.
What are words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, and physical touch?
When communicating in a relationship, using "I" statements instead of "you" statements can help to express feelings without placing blame. This is an example of what type of communication?
What is assertive communication?
This term describes focused and uninterrupted time spent together, which helps strengthen bonds and deepen connections in relationships.
What is quality time?
This type of forgiveness involves rebuilding trust and repairing the relationship after a conflict or betrayal.
What is reconciliation?
This term describes the willingness to share your true thoughts, feelings, and experiences with someone else, despite the risk of rejection or judgment.
What is vulnerability?
This type of apology expresses genuine regret for one's actions and takes responsibility for any hurt caused, without excuses.
What is a sincere apology?
Topic that was discussed every week.
What is communication?
This term describes the act of consciously choosing to remain faithful and loyal to your partner.
What is fidelity?
Differences in communication styles
Financial disagreements
Intimacy Issues
Household responsibilities
Family dynamics
External stressors
What are common causes of conflict?
The key and foundation for intimacy and romance.
What is trust?