Peer, Friends, and Dating

6 Ways to Make People Like You

Become genuinely interested in other people.Smile.Remember that a person's name is, to that

person, the sweetest and most important sound in any language.

Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves.

Talk in terms of the other person's interest.Make the other person feel important – and

do it sincerely.

Building Strong Friendships

Good Friends: Reinforce your values Motivate you Show empathy Treat you with fairness Share your interests Accept you for who you are Support you Loyalty

IN ORDER TO HAVE GOOD FRIENDS YOU MUST BE A GOOD FRIEND.

Keep your Values

Remember: Association brings assimilation In other words, your friendships and relationships link

you to what you’ll eventually adapt to and become. Pick your circle of friends strategically.

Don’t ever compromise your values. Even if your doing nothing against your values but you

hang out with people who are going against your values, you will be associated with them.

3 Purposes of Dating

Mate Selection

Socialization Skills

Recreation

Set Limits in Dating!

Why is it important to set limits?

Avoid late hours Avoid bedrooms and closed doors Avoid being alone at home Don’t “park” Avoid sexually explicit material Don’t use drugs or alcohol Remember thoughts proceed actions Show true caring and respect for one another.

Qualities of an Unhealthy Relationship

ControllingManipulationVerbal insultsMean LanguagePut downsPhysical ViolenceIsolation from family and friendsIntimidation or threats

Assertive Refusal Skills

State your positions: NO, firmly and simply

Suggest Alternatives: Suggest another activity

Stand your ground: Make it clear you meant what you said Remove yourself from the situation