Personal Development - Second Quarter PDF

# Personal Development - Second Quarter ## Personal Relationships **Pick the Word** - Pick the word/term from the box which best applies to the pictures displayed below. Write the words in your answer sheet. * Attraction * Relationships * Love * Commitment * Personal relationships 1. [Image of...

# Personal Development - Second Quarter ## Personal Relationships **Pick the Word** - Pick the word/term from the box which best applies to the pictures displayed below. Write the words in your answer sheet. * Attraction * Relationships * Love * Commitment * Personal relationships 1. [Image of a group of people] 2. [Image of a network of people] 3. [Image of two figures with a heart shape over their heads] 4. [Image of hands making a heart shape] 5. [Image of a ring] ## Picture Analysis - Directions: Do you remember someone who has caused you to lose self-control? In building personal relationships, you might encounter difficulties or conflicts that might lead you to anger or frustration. Describe the pictures below and write your reaction/observation on the opposite side of the box. # Personal Relationship ## Basic Definitions 1. **Relationship** - a relation between people; a state of connectedness between people (especially an emotional connection). 2. **Personal relationships** - are relationships between people, especially those between friends, lovers and family. 3. Personal relationships are a form of relationship closely linked to a person and which can only be important to that person. ## Three Kinds of Personal Relationships a. **Family** - defines as "two or more persons who are related by birth, marriage, or adoption and who live together as one household." b. **Friends** - a close tie between two people that is often built upon mutual experiences, shared interests, proximity, and emotional bonding. c. **Partnerships** - are close relationships formed between two people that are built upon affection, trust, intimacy, and romantic love. ## Basic Definitions 3. **Love** * strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personalities. * attraction based on sexual desire: affection and tenderness felt by lovers * affection based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests. 4. **Commitment** * the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action 5. **Attraction** * attractive quality; magnetic charm; fascination; allurement; enticement * a person or thing that draws, attracts, allures, or entices 6. **Responsibility** * a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct ## Why Personal Relationships Are Important? Research shows that healthy relationships can help you: * Live longer * Deal with stress * Be healthier * Feel richer On the other hand, low social support is linked to a number of health consequences, such as: * Depression * Decreased immune function * Higher blood pressure ## 10 Ways To Express Love 1. Express gratitude 2. Send flowers 3. Set aside time 4. Keep anger at bay 5. Be thoughtfully generous with gifts 6. Order fortune cookies 7. Offer an act of kindness 8. Write a note 9. Make time 10. Be forgiving ## Let's Compose a Quote! - Read the sample quote below then, write a saying or quote which expresses your ways of showing attraction, love and commitment. "I think for any relationship to be successful, there needs to be loving communication, appreciation, and understanding." -Miranda Kerr