EXAMINING DATING FRIENDSHIPS Unit 3 Lesson 15 National
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EXAMINING DATING & FRIENDSHIPS Unit 3, Lesson 15 National Health Standards 1. 8, 2. 3, 4. 1, 8. 1
INITIATING FRIENDSHIPS Engage in a conversation Carry on a conversation Handle rejection Conversation keepers – p. 159 Conversation killers – p. 159
DATING “hanging out; ” “seeing; ” “going out” Age depends on parents
DATING SKILLS CHECKLIST Self-worth does NOT depend on ability to get a date Ask questions and get answers before accepting a date Avoid pressure to attend date where drinking or sexual activity might occur
Honor dating commitments Date different people rather one person Make a fast exit when you feel uncomfortable about a situation or where parental guidelines cannot be followed Call parents if you need help
Comfortable at home when one does not have a date Expectations are clear if one receives a gift while on a date Honest and kind about turning someone down for a date
BALANCED FRIENDSHIPS Give and receive acts of kindness Celebrate successes Listen to feelings of disappointment Positive effects on health status Feel relaxed, have energy, and improved mood
ONE-SIDED RELATIONSHIPS One person gives more than other People pleaser Taker or user Negative self-esteem Have difficulty with close friendships Cause stress for giver
