Types of Relationships
This relationship is based on the couple treating each other well. Thoughts, feelings, and needs are important to each other. Neither puts the other down when disagreements occur.
What is an EQUAL, RESPECTFUL, SUPPORTIVE Relationship.
The number of maturity dimensions.
What is 4.
This chemical acts as a releasing agent for two chemicals with romantic attraction.
What is PEA or phenylethylamine
(fenal-ethal-amean).
The three sides of the love triangle.
What is Chemistry, Friendship, and Trust/Commitment.
True or False:
There's probably only one person meant for you.
The answer is False.
(While you are not attracted to just anyone, you potentially will be attracted to more than one person.)
The couple's of this type of relationship has chemistry. They enjoy talking, getting to know each other, and sharing feelings, values, and goals. This type of relationship is based on a lot more than looks.
What is an ATTRACTION ON MANY LEVELS Relationship.
You don't need to do anything, it changes to its own timeline.
What is Physical Maturity.
This chemical gives you feelings of excitement and joy. It can also make your heart race and palm sweat.
What is Norepinephrine (nor-ep-in-eff-frin)
The foundation of which a relationship begins on.
What is a Positive Starter.
True or False:
Breaking up should be done slowly so you don't hurt the other person too much.
The answer is False.
(To go slowly only drags out the pain. It is better to be "brutally honest" and make a clean break than to give a person false hope. However, this does not mean you have to be mean.)
In this relationship you feel you have to money, or, be, act, talk, and look a certain in order to earn or keep a partner's attention. Often times someone in this type of relationship thinks and feel that if they don't do certain things the will be dumped.
What is a CONDITIONAL Relationship.
It involves considering consequences of one's actions beforehand.
What is Mental Maturity.
When you come into contact with a person to whom you are highly attracted, your brain releases ______ and ________ that triggers incredible side effects.
What are neuro-chemicals and hormones.
The amount of time that "love chemicals" stay active in your system.
What is 3 months, 6 months, or 9 months.
True or False:
Opposites attract.
The answer is True and False.
(It’s true that a mix of similarities and differences attract people to one another. It is also true that great relationships are built on common ground— where two people have similar core values, and share some of the same interests and goals.)
In this type relationship your partner or yourself needs to be the boss, especially in front of others. Often times expression of frustration and anger happens, as well as name-calling, threats, and/or actual physical aggression are common.
What is a CONTROLLING, DISRESPECTFUL Relationship.
When one is able to admit mistakes.
What is Emotional Maturity.
This neuro-chemical gives you a rush of pleasure.
What is oxytocin.
The six parts of intimacy.
What is:
Physical, verbal, emotional, social, spiritual, and commitment.
True or False:
On average, people have one serious romance before they find someone they want to marry/commit to.
The answer is False.
(On average, people have several romances, crushes, as well as shorter or longer relationships before finding someone they want to commit to or potentially marry.)
In this type of relationship you are comfortable being the real you. You support each other's interests and personal growth. In small and large ways, you show you care and love each other.
What is a UNCONDITIONAL Relationship.
Can be real among others. Can stand up to pressure situations. Considers the effect of what one says or does to others.
What is Social Maturity.
This neuro-chemical is associated with tranquility, reason, and calm. When its level goes down it reduces your ability to judge, and is the reason you can't see a romantic interest flaws at first.
What is Serotonin.
The steps of the Success Sequence.
What is:
Education first, career second,
marriage/commitment third, and family 4th
True or False:
Happy couples have fewer differences and argue less than unhappy couples.
The answer is False.
(Happy couples have differences and arguments too. But they fight fairly, not with nasty put-downs, name-calling or physical aggression.)