Healthy Relationships
Name one quality of a healthy friendship.
Trust, respect, honesty, support, good communication, etc.
Define decision making
Decision making is choosing one option over another.
What does “win-win” mean in negotiation?
Both sides get a fair outcome and feel satisfied.
What does it mean to “present an alternative”?
Offering another option or solution to a problem.
Q: What does “taking responsibility” mean in your own words?
Admitting your actions and accepting the consequences.
True or False: Respect means always agreeing with your partner or friend.
False. Respect means valuing their opinion, not always agreeing.
What is the difference between choices and options?
Name one phrase you can use when negotiating respectfully.
“I understand your point, what if we try…” or “Can we find a compromise?”
Why might giving someone multiple options help solve a conflict?
It gives them choice and reduces resistance.
True or False: Blaming others shows responsibility.
False. Taking ownership shows responsibility.
Give an example of setting a boundary in a relationship
Telling a friend, you can’t talk late at night because you need rest.
What is a SMART goal?
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Time Bond
Why is listening important during negotiation?
It shows respect, builds understanding, and helps find fair solutions.
A youth wants to play video games late on a school night. Give 2 alternatives.
Play earlier in the evening or play extra on the weekend.
What’s one step you can take after making a mistake to show responsibility?
What’s the difference between support and control in a relationship?
Support encourages growth and independence, control limits choices and freedom.
Explain the difference between impulse and thoughtful decision-making.
Impulse is acting quickly without thinking; thoughtful is weighing options and consequences.
Give an example of compromising without giving up your values.
Agreeing to hang out after homework is done instead of skipping it.
How does presenting alternatives build empowerment?
It helps others feel included in the decision-making process.
Why is self-compassion important when taking responsibility?
It helps you learn without being stuck in guilt or shame.
Explain how communication styles (passive, aggressive, assertive) affect relationships.
Passive avoids issues, aggressive causes conflict, assertive expresses needs respectfully.
True or False: It’s better to decide quickly than to think about the consequences.
False. Good decisions consider consequences.
Roleplay: Imagine you and a friend both want the last slice of pizza. How do you negotiate fairly?
Split it, take turns, or one gets pizza now while the other picks the next snack.
Roleplay: Your friend wants to skip class. Present 3 healthy alternatives.
Go to class and sit together, talk to the teacher about struggles, plan something fun after school.
BONUS: Imagine you and your best friend had a conflict because you broke their trust. Using all five skill, how would you repair the friendship?
Healthy Relationships: Communicate openly and respectfully.
Decision Making: Choose a positive way to make things right.
Negotiation: Work out a solution that meets both needs.
Alternatives: Offer different ways to rebuild trust (spending time, apologizing, giving space).
Responsibility: Admit fault, share the lesson learned, and commit to change.