WHAT IS LOVE? What makes you Beautiful. Elyrics.com What makes you Beautiful. Elyrics.com

STAGES OF A LOVE RELATIONSHIP! STAGE 1:ATTRACTION STAGE 2:CASUAL FRIENDSHIP STAGE 3:CLOSE FRIENDSHIP STAGE 4:INTIMATE FRIENDSHIP STAGE 5:MATURE LOVE

What does intimate mean? INTIMATE (noun)INTIMATE (noun) The noun INTIMATE has 1 sense: 1. someone to whom private matters are confided INTIMATE (adjective) The adjective INTIMATE has 6 senses:INTIMATE (adjective) 1. marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity 2. having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere 3. having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship 4. involved in a sexual relationship 5. innermost or essential 6. thoroughly acquainted through study or experience INTIMATE (verb) The verb INTIMATE has 2 senses:INTIMATE (verb) 1. give to understand 2. imply as a possibility

What is the difference between LOVE and INFATUATION? MATURE LOVE Develops gradually through learning about a person Sexual attraction is present but warm affection and friendship are central Security, trust, confidence, unthreatened feeling High-self esteem, feeling of self worth Individually accepted No need to rush events, no fear of losing other person INFATUATION Usually occurs at the beginning of a relationship Sexual attraction is central Insecurity, distrust, lack of confidence, feel threatened Low-self esteem, looking for partner to validate and affirm self worth Discomfort with individual differences Need to rush things like marriage or sex, sense of urgency so as not to lose partner

I have found the paradox that if I love until it hurts, then there is no hurt, but only more love. Mother Teresa

PEER PRESSURE IS THE CONTROL OR INFLUENCE PEOPLE YOUR AGE HAVE OVER YOU!

You Would If You Loved Me... Hey Sweetie!

You are so lucky to be out with a person like me. All my friends are doing it. We won’t go all the way You must be gay (frigid/cold) if you don’t want to do anything. But, I love you. No one will ever know. I love you. Don’t you love me? But it feels so right. I have never loved anyone like you. I will show you how to do it. It will make a woman/man out of you. I want to marry you someday so why not? Prove you love me. Trust me. I know what I am doing I will still respect you. You can’t get pregnant this time of the month. It will bring us closer together.

DATING

What is the purpose of Dating?

Benefits of dating : Strengthens self- esteem Improves social skills with opposite sex Develops skills in intimacy Get to know your self, strengths and weaknesses Risks of dating : Rejection Painful break ups Cut off from meeting others Sex

Is there an age to start dating? Are there different ages based on male female? Single dating vs. group dating See dating rules…..#3

DATING RIGHTS You have the right to be an individual. You have the right to say “NO”. You have the right to be yourself. You have the right to have fun.

Advise on dating from your parents: Must respect you Must have manners No sex Have fun Other person has feelings Be honest and straightforward Be able to compromise No living together Don’t let guys control you

More Advise for parents…. Don’t rush go out with groups of friends Date a Christian with moral values Insist in being treated like a lady Don’t get too serious Be careful Take it slow Don’t do anything I would not do Be a gentleman RESPECT

Relationships Relationship: bond or connection between people. Friendships: a significant relationship between 2 people based on caring, consideration and trust. Platonic Relationship: affection but no romance between male and female Intimacy: being very close and familiar; as in relationships involving private and personal sharing.

BEING YOURSELF!!!!

Do I have freckles or what? It is not what is on the outside that counts but what is on the inside.