BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS Key Standard 8 : Family Life

RELATIONSHIPS The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected.

BENEFITS OF RELATIONSHIPS Love Companionship Safety Shared interests Affection Sharing hopes and dreams Someone is there for you Shared culture or religion Someone to have fun with

HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS INCLUDE: Happiness Trust Love Affection Equality Mutual Respect Friendship Humor/Fun Can be yourself No fear of other Independence Laughter Common Interests Support Fair fights Acceptance Comfort Kindness Strong self-esteem Good communication Honesty What do you think are habits in healthy relationships?

1.Define the term “dating relationship”. 2.Do you think there is a pressure to date? If so, where does it come from? 3.Do you think that males and females have similar expectations about dating? EXPLAIN! 4.What factors might influence the qualities you look for in a partner?

SAFE DATING Dating should be fun and provide you with an opportunity to get to know the other person. Make sure someone knows where you are going and roughly how long it will be.

Be aware of the effects of substance use and the risk of sexual activity as a result Know your limits around sexual activity. Be clear! Be honest with your date and use assertive communication. I don’t think At least we should date she’s being anymore. Honest.

Unhealthy Dating Relationships Key Standard 8 : Family Life

Relationship Violence The emotional, physical, and/or sexual abuse of one partner by another in a dating relationship where the couple is not living together.

UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIP INCLUDE: No trust No respect Jealousy Bad/no communication Low self-esteem Power issues Lack of understanding Unfair fights Other person tries to change you Lies Manipulation Fear

UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS Problems may begin to arise in relationships at different times. They may start out as “innocent” issues and can eventually lead to abuse and violence. Many teens settle for unhealthy relationships and find it difficult to communicate their concerns to their partners.

WHY IS IT SO DIFFICULT FOR SOMEONE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY ARE IN AN UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIP?

Forms of Abuse Physical Abuse - The intentional use of any action that could cause pain or injury. Shoving/pushing Slapping/kicking/punching Biting/pinching hair-pulling throwing things threatening to cause harm with a weapon.

Sexual Abuse - Unwanted sexual touching. sexual acts without consent making fun of them for not wanting to do certain sexual things unsafe sexual practices forcing a person into degrading humiliating or painful sexual acts.

Emotional / Psychological Abuse - Affects your feelings or mental state. Name-calling/insulting/humiliating Blaming Destroying possessions Threatening to cause personal harm to friends, family or pets Threatening to commit suicide to get their way Stalking Guilt tripping/mind games.

Why might teens not tell?