When you are friends, as opposed to dating, there are______________________________

You can_______________________________ _______________________________________

In dating, you practice relationship skills ______________________________________ You try out communication skills You are_______________________________ _____________________________________

Parents don’t want teens to:be in a situation they can’t controlget involved in close relationships before

they’re ready__________________________________________

The benefits to ______________________are:You can relax and have fun__________________________________________

…_____________________________________ ______________________________________ It doesn’t limit relationships Gives more opportunities to meet others

…_____________________________________ ______________________________________

_______________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________

Problems…Teens don’t take marriage seriouslyFail to choose a partner carefullyHave money problems_____________________________________________________________________________

What is love based on?________________________________________________________________________________

What does love require of people? It requires give-and-take, devotion,

admiration, and affection

What question can you ask about a relationship to determine whether it is love or infatuation?____________________________________________

________________________________________ Is the feeling based on the TOTAL person? Is concern for each person’s well-being and

happiness important to the other?Have you given it enough time?

Intense, short-term feelings of love for someone

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________at an inappropriate, unrelated time

Make a clean end of it Be straight with the other person Be firm Avoid using pressure to stop the

breakup Speak fairly about the other person to

friends ______________________________________ Use what you have learned for future

relationships

_______________________________________ It makes finishing school difficult Teens miss friends and activities, may

have little money, and face poor job prospects

Teens must juggle demands of working and parenting

Teens face problems with their parents

Pregnancy STD’s (sexually transmitted diseases) ______________________________________

Hormones TV and movies Peers

Circle which you feel is the greatest pressure

Abstinence ______________________________ Spend time at home with family Make your wishes clear to your partner Use self-control Plan how to handle dating in advance