Casual Relationships
How would you define a casual relationship?
Open Response
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!
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" etc.
True or False: Everyone deserves respect.
TRUE!
What time of day is spelled the same forwards and backwards?
Noon
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
How would you define a healthy relationship?
Open answer
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
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
I have hundreds of legs but I can only lean, you make me feel dirty so you can feel clean. What am I?
A broom
What does good communication consist of?
Listening. Being a good listener is one of the best ways to be a good communicator, Body Language, Clarity and Concision, Friendliness, Open-Mindedness, Respect, etc.
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, etc.
What are the different types of relationship abuse? (4)
Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse Mental/Psychological Abuse Verbal Abuse
Give an example of a couple showing healthy boundaries.
Open answer
I am not a holiday. I belong in the month of December, but not in any other month. What am I?
The letter “d”.
True/False: It is okay if you never understand when boundaries can or cannot be crossed.
FALSE!
Describe a red flag in a intimate relationship.
Verbal abuse, emotional abuse, isolating, taking things from you, etc.
When in an unhealthy relationship, what options do you have?
Work it out, End the relationship, Tell someone about the abuse
What entails a healthy relationship? (Name at least 4 characteristics)
Individual identity & freedom / Encouragement & support / Boundaries / Cooperation & Compromise / Consideration / Communication / Trust / Respect, etc.
What question can you never honestly say yes to?
Are you asleep?
It is important to show respect with both our words, as well as our _______.
Actions
What is sexual coercion?
The act of using pressure, money, alcohol, drugs or force to have sexual contact with someone against his or her will
Give three examples of mental/psychological abuse?
Teasing or bullying / Power struggles / Withholding love / Coercion or Peer Pressure / Unreasonable Demands / Humiliation
In terms of being flexible, healthy relationships mean ______ and ______ are allowed!
Change / Growth
You can hear me and control me, but never see me or touch me. What am I?
Your voice