The document discusses the importance of understanding attraction, love, and commitment in adolescent relationships, highlighting acceptable expressions of feelings and the necessity of self-love. It emphasizes communication, forgiveness, and the need to navigate challenges consciously to maintain healthy relationships. Additionally, it addresses the risks associated with abusive relationships and the responsibilities involved in sexual activity, advocating for open conversations with parents and self-awareness in decision-making.

1. UNIT III: BUILDING AND MAINTAINING RELATIONSHIPS
MODULE 9

2. How does knowing more
about attraction, love,
and commitment help
adolescents become more
responsible in a
relationship?

3. At the end of this module, you will
be able to:
1) discuss an understanding of
teenage relationships,
including the acceptable and
unacceptable expressions of
attractions,
2) express their ways of showing
attraction, love, and

4. Basic
Definiti

5. a relation between
people
a state of
connectedness
between people
(especially an

6. relationships
between
people,
especially
those between
friends, lovers

7.  strong affection for
another arising out
of kinship or
personalities
 attraction based on
sexual desire:
affection and
tenderness felt by
lovers
 affection based on

8. the act of binding yourself
(intellectually or
emotionally) to a course of
action
a message that makes a
pledge

9.  the act, power, or
property of
attracting
 attractive quality;
magnetic charm;
fascination;
allurement;
enticement
 a person or thing

10.  the social force
that binds you to
the courses of
action demanded
by that force
 a form of
trustworthiness;
the trait of being
answerable to

11. 11
Statements On
Relationships

12. It is important to
work on
communicating
our feelings in

13. To love
someone, we
must love our
self first.

14. Trying to understand
where other people
are coming from
rather than judging
them helps us build
and maintain

15. Having a good
relationship does
not contribute
anything to us
having good

16. When people listen
deeply and let us
know that they
recognize the feeling
behind our words,
more likely than not,

17. In our
relationships, it
is vital that we
practice
forgiveness when

18. Our loved ones
cannot help us
when we deal
with stress.

19. Using positive
methods to resolve
conflict will more
likely help us
maintain good

20. Expressing
gratitude to our
friends and
family help us
maintain good

21. Significant
differences in core
values and beliefs
never create a
problem in

22. We are happy in our
relationships when our
loved ones stay
connected by spending
time with us and
letting us know that

23. Excessive reliance
on social media
can be a cause of
tension in
relationships.

24. Relationships
are static;
they are
unchangeable

25. Being
compassionate,
forgiving and
grateful
contribute to

26. To fully enjoy and
benefit from
relationships we
need skills,
information,

27. FOR FINDING LOVE AND
CREATING LONG-
LASTING, AUTHENTIC
RELATIONSHIPS

28. YOU MUST LOVE
YOURSELF FIRST
Your relationship with yourself is the
central template from which all others are
formed. Loving yourself is a prerequisite
to creating a successful and authentic
union with another.

29. PARTNERING IS
A CHOICE
The choice to be in a relationship is up to
you. You have the ability to attract your
beloved and cause the relationship you
desire to happen.

30. CREATING LOVE
IS A PROCESS
Moving from “I” to “we” requires a shift in
perspective and energy. Being an
authentic couple is an evolution.

31. RELATIONSHIPS
PROVIDE
OPPORTUNITIES
TO GROW

32. COMMUNICATI
ON IS
ESSENTIAL
The open exchange of thoughts and
feelings is the lifeblood of your

33. NEGOTIATION
WILL BE
REQUIRED
There will be times when you and your
partner must work through impasses. If
you do this consciously and with respect,

34. YOUR
RELATIONSHIP
WILL BE
CHALLENGED
BY CHANGE

35. YOU MUST
NURTURE THE
RELATIONSHIP
FOR IT TO THRIVE

36. RENEWAL IS THE
KEY TO
LONGEVITY
Happily ever after means the ability to
keep the relationship fresh and vital.

37. YOU WILL FORGET
ALL
THIS THE MOMENT
YOU
FALL IN LOVE

39. Dating relationships can be wonderful! But while it’s
important that dating
partners care for each other, it’s just as important that
you take care of yourself!
Dating relationships can
be wonderful! But while
it’s important that
dating partners care for
each other, it’s just as
important that you

40. So,
what’s to
talk
COMMON ISSUES &
CONCERNS IN
RELATIONSHIPS

41. ABUSE AND ASSAULT
PHYSICAL
ABUSE
physical pain or
injury to another
person
MENTAL
ABUSE
psychological
pain affecting
one’s mental
health
SEXUAL
ABUSE
any kind of
unwanted
sexual advance
EMOTIONAL
ABUSE
anything that harms
your self-esteem or
Remember,
abuse of any
type is never

42. DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
The effects these can
make it hard to think
clearly, let alone make
the best possible
decisions about sex.
Are you ready to make a decision
you'll regret later?

43. RIGHT TIME FOR SEX
You can consider your
current status as a
student if it is really high
time to be involved in this
kind of activity.
Will this make or break

44. MAKING THE DECISION
The decision
of whether or
not to have
sex is up to
you, and you
alone.
• Am I really ready to have
sex?
• How am I going to feel
after having sex?
• Am I doing this for the
right reasons?
• How do I plan to protect
myself/ my partner from
sexually transmitted

45. OSSIBILITY OF PREGNANC
Females who engage in
sex
have a high percentage of
putting themselves in this
kind of situation.
Are you ready with this kind of
responsibility?

46. (SEXUALLY
TRANSMITTED
INFECTIONS – HIV /
AIDS)
This is actually an issue
that all teenagers and
adults must be aware of.
Anybody who engages in
sexual activity is prone to
have this one.
Are you willing to take
the risk?
STIs

47. So,
what’s
to do?
KEEPING HEALTHY
RELATIONSHIPS

48. TALK TO
YOUR
PARENTS
Most parents want to help
their kids make smart
decisions about sex. They
know it's vital for teens to
have accurate information
and sound advice to aid the

49. AVOID PEER
PRESSURE
Remember: Not every
person your age is having
sex. Say "no" and mean
"no" if that's how you feel.
Knowing how you feel
about yourself is the first

50. KNOW
YOUR
RIGHTS
The right to emotional support; be
heard by the other and to respond;
have your own point of view; have
your feelings and experiences
acknowledged as real; live free
from accusation, blame, criticism
and judgment, emotional and

51. KNOW
YOUR
BOUNDARI
ES
Making the decision to
set your limits in a
relationship shows your
maturity to assert your
priorities and respecting
yourself.

52. DEVELOP
ESSENTIAL
CORE
VALUES
Consider how you can
develop patience,
honesty, kindness,