1. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 1 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Content Vocabulary date sexual intercourse external pressure internal pressure thrill seekers marriage stranger rape date rape

2. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 2 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Healthy intimate relationships grow in stages. Stages of Healthy Relationships

3. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 3 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Love relationships usually follow these stages in their development: –Attraction –Friendship –Close friendship –Intimate friendship –Mature love Stages of Healthy Relationships

4. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 4 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Some people are available for relationships, but others are not. Choose carefully. What Should I Look For in a Partner?

5. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 5 << BACK NEXT >> HOME People who have the time and energy available for love: –Are not in other love relationships. –Have not recently broken up with someone else. –Are open to being in a relationship with you. –Are free of chemical or psychological addictions. What Should I Look For in a Partner?

6. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 6 << BACK NEXT >> HOME To evaluate social values and beliefs, see if you can answer yes to the following questions: –Does the person have several close friends? –If the relationship ended, would you still want that person as a friend? –Are you happy with the way the person treats other people? What Should I Look For in a Partner?

7. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 7 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Possibly the best way of learning how to date is through attending social gatherings in a group setting. Dating

8. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 8 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Dating During adolescence, teens may find themselves attracted to people they thought of only as classmates or friends. They may want to begin to date. date To engage in social events designed to allow people to explore their compatibility and to get to know each other.

9. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 9 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Dating Can Be Fun While dating may be fun, it is not entirely stress- free. It is natural to feel nervous when going out with someone for the first time. A double date, or group date, creates a casual and safe environment in which to get to know people. Dating

10. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 10 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Online Friendships The Internet offers new opportunities to create friendships. Online friendships can be dangerous. When communicating online, never reveal personal information or pictures of yourself. Never arrange a face-to-face meeting or share your phone number. Dating

11. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 11 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Commitment and Sexual Pressure A couple who has dated for a long time may decide to become an exclusive dating couple. While young couples who are exclusive may feel secure, they may also feel tied down. Dating

12. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 12 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Commitment and Sexual Pressure Some dating situations may increase the likelihood of being pressured to participate in sexual intercourse. Dating sexual intercourse The reproductive act between the sexes.

13. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 13 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Abstinence from sexual activity helps a new relationship to grow in a healthy way. Advantages of Sexual Abstinence

14. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 14 << BACK NEXT >> HOME By choosing abstinence from sexual activity, you are taking responsibility for your well-being. Abstinence is a deliberate decision to avoid high- risk behaviors, including sexual activity. Advantages of Sexual Abstinence

15. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 15 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Health Risks Teens who are sexually active may contract sexually transmitted diseases. Advantages of Sexual Abstinence

16. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 16 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Teen Pregnancy There are frequent and serious problems resulting from teen pregnancies: –Interruption of education –Early marriage with a high likelihood of divorce –High risk of poverty –Low infant survival rates Advantages of Sexual Abstinence

17. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 17 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Abstinence is Freedom Sexual abstinence can reduce worry and can create a feeling of freedom. Advantages of Sexual Abstinence

18. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 18 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Pressure to be sexually active arises both internally and externally. How to Cope with Sexual Pressures

19. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 19 << BACK NEXT >> HOME External pressures to become sexually active include peer pressure, images in movies, and TV. Internal pressures may be more difficult to deal with. How to Cope with Sexual Pressures external pressures Messages from society, peers, and others that pressure people to be sexually active. internal pressures A person’s biological urges toward being sexually active.

20. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 20 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Thinking Ahead The challenge to couples who are not yet mature and committed is to find ways of expressing love and sexual feelings so that both people benefit. Thrill seekers may find this task difficult. How to Cope with Sexual Pressures thrill seekers People who are especially likely to take chances in exchange for momentary excitement.

21. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 21 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Other Activities To cope with desire that accompanies sexual attraction, try channeling sexual energy into other activities. Dancing, sports, or walking are examples of activities that can release sexual energy. How to Cope with Sexual Pressures

22. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 22 << BACK NEXT >> HOME When coping with a breakup, expect to feel grief. Breaking Up and How to Cope

23. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 23 << BACK NEXT >> HOME While no one really dies of a broken heart, the pain, depression, and stress that can follow breaking up may make people physically ill. It is natural and normal to feel intense loneliness and pain. Activities and friends can fill the void left by a breakup. Breaking Up and How to Cope

24. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 24 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Love requires commitment and working together. Commitment

25. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 25 << BACK NEXT >> HOME A commitment is a promise to make a long-term choice, in the face of many possible options, with the knowledge that the relationships will not always be perfect. People should commit to working together through changes in their relationship. They must also work to meet individual needs outside of the relationship. Commitment

26. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 26 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Marriage is the highest form of commitment in our society. Marriage

27. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 27 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Marriage requires good communication, emotional maturity, and sharing a life with someone who has similar values and interests. Marriage marriage The institution that legally joins two people.

28. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 28 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Marriage is based upon these ideas: –The relationship is permanent. –The partners will be most important to each other. Marriage

29. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 29 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Work through conflict by clearly defining and addressing each problem while honoring the other person. Working Through Conflict

30. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 30 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Every human relationship has conflicts. Some common issues that cause problems in marriages include: –Differences in spending and saving habits. –Conflicting loyalties between family and friends. –Lack of communication. –Decisions about children. Working Through Conflict

31. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 31 << BACK NEXT >> HOME To engage in social events designed to allow people to explore their compatibility and to get to know each other is known as ________. Section Review: Reviewing the Vocabulary date To engage in social events designed to allow people to explore their compatibility and to get to know each other.

32. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 2 How to Develop a Healthy Relationship Chapter 18 Dating, Commitment, and Marriage 32 << BACK NEXT >> HOME ________ are messages from society, peers, and others that pressure people to be sexually active. Section Review: Reviewing the Vocabulary external pressures Messages from society, peers, and others that pressure people to be sexually active.

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