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Explore ways to nurture strong relationships by being genuine, patient, and open-minded. Practice gratitude, listen actively, and communicate effectively to build trust and understanding. Prioritize respect, honesty, and kindness for a harmonious connection. Embrace love, forgiveness, and good communication habits to foster a positive dynamic with your loved ones.
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Things I can do to encourage/embody a healthy relationship Be grateful for relationships you have Listen to yourself and to others-genuinely Hold my tongue Have patience to work through problems Give healthy advice Made good decisions Have a happy attitude Talk about it Put yourself in their shoes Know your name is safe Be open minded Don’t argue back when in a confrontation Talk about how you feel , so it can be fixed Don’t be a jerk Protect the person no matter what Discuss your problems with your friends Listen to your friend when they are down Create a strong trust between each other Know how far you are able to push that person so they don’t get mad Use positive speech Be a woman/man of God. Act and speak of/through Him Pay attention to problems Do nice things for them Talk to her , listen to her feelings Listen, and be willing to help others however you can. Don’t bite people’ heads off when they don’t; agree with me. Put others first Show respect Show the qualities I want
Things I can do to encourage/embody a healthy relationship I’m never going to cheat again Love and communicate Practice good behavior to benefit the relationship Have a positive outlook Reach out to others Pay attention Stay/be relaxed Listen, be open to what they say or do Take time for being together Tell the truth/be honest Speak what’s on your mind and fix your problems; Don’t hold it in and build up anger Talk together Be patient, and not get mad so quickly Return respect More communication Hugs Talking to someone who is sad Being nice Giving hugs Be more understanding Keep your relationship problems between the two of you Don’t lie, and don’t get jealous, give trust Not lie Commit Do not lie to the person you love Random acts of kindness Exercise patience Be more thoughtful of my friend/significant other’s feelings
Things I can do to encourage/embody a healthy relationship Wait 3 seconds to speak in response Look at person instead of “doing” in conversation Love blindly/love the inside Love unconditionally Forgive Work on good communication & listening skills Be honest and let your Yes be Yes and you No be No God first Do to others as you like to do to yourself When I’m in a relationship, commit myself to one person Make sure I talk out my problems Show others how to be a part of a healthy relationship Communicate well with others Be yourself Cuddle I can express my feelings more Talk Love Pray Reach out to them Be objective and know when to back off Take interest in the things they do Leave my selfishness behind Trust in your spouse Share Care Set an example Be encouraging Remind people how to trust and control anger Spend time praying with/for your bf/gf
How many times have you attended Winter Retreat? • This is my first time! • Two times • Three times • Four times • I have an annual pass. MAD Youth Winter Retreat--Relationships and Communication
If you were a cookie, what kind would you like to be? • Chocolate Chip • Snickerdoodle • Oatmeal Raisin • Sugar Cookie • Forget the cookie—I’d be chocolate. MAD Youth Winter Retreat--Relationships and Communication
If you had to go a week without one of your senses, which would you choose? • Sight • Smell • Hearing • Taste • Touch MAD Youth Winter Retreat--Relationships and Communication
How many days could you survive without your cell phone? • Minutes. Forget days, I’m talking minutes. • A few, I think. • A week or two if I had to. • Phone? What phone? MAD Youth Winter Retreat--Relationships and Communication
I communicate with my close friends most often by: • Online Chat/IM • Texting • Face to Face • Talking on the phone • Email • Carrier pigeon MAD Youth Winter Retreat--Relationships and Communication
I send ________ texts per day, on average. • 1-10 • 11-30 • 31-75 • 76-100 • More than 100. MAD Youth Winter Retreat--Relationships and Communication
Breaking up with someone via text message is okay. • Sure, why not? • No.Never. • It depends on how close you were. • What’s a text message? MAD Youth Winter Retreat--Relationships and Communication
Pictures and texts that I send and receive on my phone are private communications. • Agree • Disagree MAD Youth Winter Retreat--Relationships and Communication
What I post on the internet can affect my future. • Strongly agree • Agree • Don’t know • Disagree • Strongly Disagree MAD Youth Winter Retreat--Relationships and Communication
An important conversation should happen face to face. • Strongly agree • Agree • Depends • Disagree • Strongly disagree MAD Youth Winter Retreat--Relationships and Communication
I feel safe talking to people I don’t know online. • Strongly agree • Agree • Don’t know • Disagree • Strongly disagree MAD Youth Winter Retreat--Relationships and Communication
It is okay to multitask and do other things while having a face-to-face conversation. • Sure—that’s just how I operate. • It depends on what the conversation is about and who it is with. • No, I think it is rude. MAD Youth Winter Retreat--Relationships and Communication
I allow anyone to see my profile/posts on Facebook, Myspace, etc. • True • Not true MAD Youth Winter Retreat--Relationships and Communication
The clothing I wear is a statement about me. • True • Not so much. MAD Youth Winter Retreat--Relationships and Communication
I think I am pretty good a reading other people’s “non-verbals”. • Yeah. I’m good like that. • Most of the time. • Depends on how well I know someone. • Not so much. • What are “non-verbals”? MAD Youth Winter Retreat--Relationships and Communication
When I’m angry, I usually communicate by: • Throwing stuff • Yelling • Withdrawing • Silent treatment • Stomping around • Changing the subject • All of the above MAD Youth Winter Retreat--Relationships and Communication
Eye contact helps me know someone is listening to me. • True. • False. MAD Youth Winter Retreat--Relationships and Communication
If I really care about my significant other, I shouldn’t argue with them. • Yes • No MAD Youth Winter Retreat--Relationships and Communication
Men and women have different communication styles. • Yes, definitely. • No, not really. • Hmmm. Is that why it’s so frustrating sometimes? MAD Youth Winter Retreat--Relationships and Communication
I enjoy getting letters in the mail. • Yeah—they are rare, so they are special. • Nah. Too slow. • Yeah, because sometimes they have birthday money in them. • What’s a letter? MAD Youth Winter Retreat--Relationships and Communication
How many times did you see Luke and Karen miscommunicate during this presentation? • None—they rocked. • A few times—but they covered it well. • A lot—but they worked it out. That’s what it’s all about, right? MAD Youth Winter Retreat--Relationships and Communication