1. Developing Positive Relationships Chapter 2 Section 1

2. Positive Relationships Do not happen automatically ◦Must work to develop them ◦Human nature is not positive Must have a true concern for others

3. Types of Relationships Parents Siblings Peers Romantic Relationships Work Relationships

4. Relationships with Parents Develop a positive relationship at home Children start relationships with parents and expand them with their peers Parents are role models (Positive? Negative?) Children are totally dependent on their parents (caregivers) ◦Physical, emotional, & social Studies show young people who get along well with their parents tend to relate well with their own children

5. Relationships with Siblings Siblings: brothers & sisters Relate to one another on more equal terms Kids who build positive relationships with their siblings tend to build positive relationships with their peers

6. Relationships with Peers Very important during the teen years You cannot choose your family, but you can choose your friends (CHOOSE WISELY!) Provide support Do not expect them to be perfect or fit your exact mold You grow by being exposed to their attitudes & beliefs

7. Romantic Relationships Teen & adult years Positive because caring for someone & knowing you are cared for adds meaning to life Sharing joys & sorrows helps you grow closer Some lead to marriage Marriage relationships grow & change as the people in them grow and change To be successful you must communicate

8. Relationships at Work Positive work relationships are based on respect for the feelings of others Most people spend as much time at work as they do at home, so work relationships are very important Do not expect others to do your work for you Most jobs are a team effort

9. Benefits of Positive Relationships Affect physical & emotional well-being ◦Fewer illnesses (positive relationships) Social benefits ◦More likely to go places and get involved in activities if someone is with you ◦Social circle will expand Economic well being ◦Do well at work, you will be rewarded/promoted

10. Qualities Needed for Positive Relationships Mutual Respect Trust Openness Reliability

11. Mutual Respect Mutual Respect: each person regards the other with honor and esteem Neither person tries to form an opinion or an idea about the other Can be a challenge

12. Trust Trusting people means you have confidence in them You must prove that you are trustworthy Trust in relationships can be fragile

13. Openness Openness in a relationship refers to an atmosphere in which people feel free to share their thoughts and feelings Need to be willing to open up to others People cannot meet your needs unless you tell them what your needs are

14. Reliability Must be reliable; dependable If you say you will do something, people must be able to count on you to do it HUGE in relationships Goes beyond keeping your word ◦Refers to routine patterns of behavior ◦Leadership roles in a group ◦Remain calm in frantic situations Helps others know what to expect in relationships