Red Flags
Name one sign a relationship might be unhealthy?
Disrespect, lying, jealousy, and controlling
What does respect look like in a relationship?
Listening, not embarrassing you, honesty, loyalty, keeping promises, personal space
Name one way social media causes relationship problems?
Rumors, jealousy, comparing relationships, DMs, screenshots
What does setting a boundary mean?
Saying what you’re okay/not okay with
Name one thing you should NOT do when someone is talking.
Interrupt
Yell
Laugh
Be on phone
Walk away
Ignore
What’s something that would make you rethink being close with someone?”
Lying
Betrayal
Breaking trust
Disrespect
Pressure
Fighting constantly
What’s one way someone can show they trust you without saying it?
Not checking your phone
Giving you space
Not accusing you
Letting you hang with other people
Keeping your secrets
Not spying
How can posts or DMs start unnecessary drama?
Misreading messages, flirting accusations, private things shared publicly, gossip spreading fast
Why is it hard to say ‘no’ to someone you care about?
Don’t want to hurt feelings
Don’t want drama
Fear of losing them
Pressure
Want them to like you
Feel bad/guilty
What’s a better way to handle a problem than talking behind someone’s back
Talk to them directly
Be honest
Private conversation
Ask questions
Clear it up face-to-face
“If someone says, ‘I only act like this because I care about you,’ is that always healthy? Why or why not?”
Not always
Can be controlling
Shows no trust
Caring shouldn’t feel stressful
People use that as an excuse sometimes
What’s one thing that can break trust really fast?
Lying
Cheating
Talking behind your back
Sharing secrets
Breaking promises
Snitching
How can social media affect self-esteem in relationships?
Comparing bodies/lives, feeling not good enough, jealousy, overthinking
How do boundaries actually make friendships or relationships better?
Less drama
More respect
Clear expectations
Feeling safe
Less pressure
Fewer arguments
More trust
What are signs someone isn’t really listening to you?
On their phone
Interrupting
Changing the subject
Not responding
Walking away
Laughing/joking
“What are small or sneaky ways someone might try to control you?”
Guilt-tripping
Silent treatment
Choosing your friends
Telling you what to wear/do
Making you feel bad for saying no
“If you were really my friend you would…”
When you’re mad at someone, what does staying respectful look like?
Not yelling
No name-calling
Talking it out
Listening
Not posting drama online
Taking space to cool off
How can group chats cause drama?
Talking behind people’s backs
Screenshots
Excluding someone
Misunderstandings
Rumors spreading
Jokes turning mean
What’s a sign someone is NOT respecting your boundaries?
Keeps pushing
Doesn’t take no
Makes fun of you
Guilt-tripping
Pressuring
Ignoring what you said
If a friend is mad but won’t talk to you, what’s a healthy way to handle it?
Give space
Check in calmly
Don’t force it
Send a kind message
Talk later
Respect their time
“Why do people stay friends with or close to someone even when they know it’s not good for them?”
Don’t want to be alone
History together
Same friend group
Afraid of drama
Hope they’ll change
Low confidence
Don’t know how to leave
What does it look like when someone really listens to you?
Eye contact
Not interrupting
Paying attention
Remembering what you said
Putting their phone down
What should you do instead of posting your drama online?
Talk in person
Text privately
Take a break
Cool off
Talk to a friend/adult
Handle it offline
When might you need to take space from someone?
After an argument
Feeling overwhelmed
Mad
Stressed
Need time to think
Too much drama
If someone misunderstands you and gets mad, what’s a healthy way to clear it up?
Explain calmly
Listen to their side
Don’t assume
Apologize if needed
Ask questions
Talk face-to-face
Stay respectful