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Developing Healthy Relationships
Objective: I will examine qualities of a healthy relationship. I will identify 5 personal values and dating expectations. Date
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BELLWORK 1. Watch the video clip: Developing the Best Relationship
2. Read: Dear Boy/Girl 3. Bellwork: Write your own Dear Boy/Girl What qualities are you looking for in a boyfriend/girlfriend?
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ON THE BOARD: What are you looking for?
Girls: List the top 5 qualities that you want in a guy Guys: List the top 5 qualities that you want in a girl
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CLASS DISCUSSION What are some teenage dating mistakes?
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Dating mistakes...thoughts?
1. Do you attach or mold yourself to the other person? 2. Can you “stand on your own two feet” without the other person? 3. Do you jeopardize important relationships with friends and family members to be with your boyfriend/girlfriend? 4. Do you have low expectations for your relationship? Do you “hope” that things will get better? 5. Do you only date “bad boys?” 6. Later on... Do you set time or age limits?
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Qualities of a Healthy relationship
Respect Allowing for individuality Bring out the best qualities in each other Accepting each other for who you are Having individual high self-esteem Expressing feeling spontaneously Feeling secure and comfortable Enjoying the time you send together Taking interest in each other’s lives Having more good times than bad People in your life being happy about your relationship Encouraging other friendships Having good communication Being supportive Trusting each other Encouraging independence Finding comfort in each other Using words to build each other up Accepting of self and other’s faults Use compromise to resolve conflicts
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With a partner..... Create a special Saturday day or night “healthy”date. What will make the date memorable? You will share this with the class.
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Qualities of an unhealthy relationship
Trying to control the person Making one feel bad about himself/herself Using words to inflict emotional pain Being obsessive and allowing little or no privacy Pushing, hitting, grabbing, or harming the other or objects with personal value Having more bad times than good Having received advice to leave the relationship Forcing one to cut ties with other friends and family members Afraid or frightened by the other’s actions Condescending treatment Constantly creating excuses or defending behavior
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Dating Bill of Rights 1. Be treated with respect
2. Share common experiences 1. Be treated with respect 3. Ask for what they want 4. Give and receive expressions of affection 5. Be accepted for who they are 6. Clearly communicate their needs 7. Feel safe with their date 8. Say “No” and not feel guilty 9. Have fun 10. Make decisions 11. Express their own thoughts and feels 12. Never be forced to do anything 13. Make mistakes and be forgiven 14. Be treated as an equal
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Go Out, Have Fun, Date and Be Safe......
Beforehand: 1. Know your values and boundaries. 2. Arrange date plans. Go somewhere public or group date with friends 3. Make sure you have an alternative plan and a ride home if something goes wrong On the Date: 1. Don’t drink alcohol or use drugs 2. Be able to state your boundaries 3. Stay with a group of people. 4. Watch your body language. Make sure you are clearly saying what you want 5. Be aware of the situation. If you start to feel uncomfortable, leave!
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Quick Write 1. What are five qualities of a healthy relationship?
2. What are five qualities of an unhealthy relationship? What are three qualities that you want in a relationship?
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