The social network - GPD

1. The Social Network

2. Overview
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3. Take this quiz…
1. Name the top 5 wealthiest people in the
world 2010
2. Name the top 5 highest grossing movies of
all time
3. Name the top 5 highest earning celebrity
couples 2010

4. Now try this one…
1. Name a friend who have helped you
through a difficult time
2. Name a person who has taught you
something worthwhile
3. Name a person who have made you feel
appreciated and special

5. The World
In Relationships
What do the studies show?

6. The Break-Up

7. Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries

8. Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley

9. Britney Spears and Jason Allen Alexander

10. Jennifer Lopez and Cris Judd

11. Divorce rates in the U.S.
Divorce statistics in America for marriage
Marriage Divorce statistics
First Marriage 45% of marriages end in divorce
Second Marriage 64% of marriages end in divorce
Third Marriage 71% of marriages end in divorce
* Source of this Divorce Statistics: Jennifer Baker, Forest Institute of Professional
Psychology, Springfield
Children’s effect on Divorce statistics
Divorcing couples Divorce rate statistics
Couples with children 40%
Couples without children 66%
* Source of this Divorce Statistics: Discovery Channel

12. Decline in Friendships in the U.K

13. A Look at
Modern Friendship
The Silent Friend

14. The World of Social Networking

15. “If Facebook were a country, it would now be the 6th most populous in the world”
InsideFacebook.com

16. Technology: Friend or Foe?

17. True Story...
Mark Zuckerberg is the youngest billionaire
in history…but for this entrepreneur,
success leads to both personal and legal
complications.

18. Why are our relationships dissatisfying
in this world?
What are your thoughts?

19. Tragedy of material relationships
• Misdirection of love
• Exploitation
• Material foundation
• Expectations unfulfilled
• Misunderstandings
• Endless

20. The key to
good relationships
Our Soul Connection

21. Just imagine…
You decided to move country for an exciting new job
prospect, a potential long-term relationship or another
important commitment. You pick.
The move meant you would be away for a long period of time
and therefore there was a lot of planning to do. You also left
behind your best friend…

22. Just imagine…
Your friend tried to
keep in touch but
naturally you were
too busy settling in,
meeting new people
and discovering how
good the city life was
at what felt like your
ne home.

23. Just imagine…
After a while you begin to realise how important that relationship
was. Your new relationships don’t seem to be working out the way
you thought they would so you decide to get back in touch with your
old friend. It’s been quite a long time now but because you were best
friends you know it will seem natural to get back in touch.

24. What method of communication would you use?
E-MAIL FACEBOOK PHONE CALL VIDEO CALL
Keep in mind you’re not just trying to get back in touch
but re-develop your relationship.

25. What would the relationship be like?
For each method of communication
what would be the:
•Knowledge you get of the person
•Intimacy and depth of interaction
•Quality of the interaction you get
•Strength the r’ship develops
•Cost of the interaction
Which one is the best option? Why?

26. With whom you associate, you become

27. We don’t see things as they are, we see things as we are

28. Realise the love you receive from others comes from the
Supreme Person

29. Keep your friends close, and your values closer

30. See the relationship as an opportunity to serve

31. Material Vs. Spiritual Relationships…
1. Security
2. Fulfilled love
3. Satisfying relationships
4. Service and tolerance
1. Misunderstandings
2. Misdirection of love
3. Failed expectations
4. Exploitation

32. Thank You