Levels of Friendship
I am someone you might see around town but you don't know my name, or much about me. What am I?
Stranger
You got a new job and can't wait to tell your bestfriend. When you tell them they are super excited for you and wants to hear all about it. Is this a healthy or unhealth relationship?
Healthy
Is it safe to meet up with someone you just met online?
No
We just met and I ask you to borrow some money, and ask for your address so that I can return the money to you. Is this safe?
No.
What should you do?
You're parents belong in this relationship group?
Family
We spend a lot of time together, and you know all my secrets. What am I?
Best Friend, or partner (husband, wife, bf/gf, etc).
Your partner hits you, but says it's an accident and they didn't mean to. You forgive them, but they hit you a couple more times, and don't say sorry for it. Is this a healthy or unhealthy relationship?
Unhealthy.
What should you look for when deciding to be friends with someone on social media?
common friends, where they live, do you remember meeting them
You're paying for your items at the store, and the cashier asked for your birthdate and address for the rewards program. Is this safe?
Yes, telling this information to a cashier is okay. If you do not feel comfortable you do not have to share that information.
Some one your see regularly at the store, but don't know them well belongs in this relationship group?
Acquaintance
I'll be there for you if you need me, and I will cheer you on, and be excited for you! We spend a lot of time together and know each other very well. What am I?
Close Friend
You're out shopping and run into someone that you kind of know. After talking, they ask you to lunch. You say no thank you and try to leave the conversation. The person keeps asking you to lunch you keep saying no and finally get away. Later you get a message on facebook from that person asking you to lunch again. Is this healthy or unhealthy?
Unhealthy, and could be unsafe.
What could you do?
Should your social media profiles be private (people have to be friends with you to see your information), or public (anyone can look at everything you post)?
Private
A stranger comes up to your house, and says that they used to live here, and would really like to walk around the house. Is this safe?
No.
Why?
When would it be safe?
Someone you enjoy spending time with and like the same things belongs in this relationship group?
Friends
We like a lot of the same things, and hangout sometimes, but not a lot. What am I?
Casual friend, or friend
Your friend got a new puppy and knows you don't feel comfortable around new dogs. They call to tell you about it and says, "I got a new puppy! I know you aren't a huge fan of dogs. So what can I do to help you feel more comfortable in meeting the puppy?" Is this a healthy or unhealthy relationship?
Healthy
You get a friend request from someone that you are already friends with. Do you accept them right away?
No.
Why?
You and your partner get into a really big fight, and say some really mean things to one another. After awhile you cool down and talk about it. Is this safe?
Yes.
When would it be unsafe?
Your partner belongs to this relationship group?
Romantic
We have some of the same friends, and we know each others names, but we don't really know each other. What am I?
Acquaintance
Your partner gets mad at you and wont speak to you because you let them know that you were going to meet up with your friends. You feel so guilty you cancel your plans to stay home. Is this safe or unsafe?
Unsafe.
Why?
What is it called when someone creates a fake profile, and uses other peoples pictures, and information?
Catfishing
Your friend has a secret and says you can't tell anyone. She tells you that she met someone on social media, and met up with them without telling any body. She said that they are in love, but the person they met said they need to keep it a secret. Is this safe?
No.
Why? What should you do?
Your CSP belongs in this relationship group?
Paid worker