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Dating ch 10

Dating ch 10. Why Date?. Sexual attraction Fun. Ego Boost Getting out of ourselves “the thing to do” Companionship The joy of give and take Finding a marriage partner. Friendship between genders the guidelines:. See each other as humans first View each other as equals

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Dating ch 10

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  1. Dating ch 10

  2. Why Date? • Sexual attraction • Fun. • Ego Boost • Getting out of ourselves • “the thing to do” • Companionship • The joy of give and take • Finding a marriage partner

  3. Friendship between gendersthe guidelines: • See each other as humans first • View each other as equals • Look beyond gender stereotypes • Refrain from sexual relations

  4. Pressures and Problems of Dating

  5. The pressure to make it perfect • High expectations • Concerns about being attractive • What to do? Where to go? • Problems with romance • Infatuation: superficial, over powering, fickle, short-lived • Particular hurdles • Jealousy, dependency, exclusivity

  6. Dating and Sex: Decisions with Consequences

  7. Premarital sex: why & Why not? • Valid reasons? • I may lose him if I don’t have sex with him • We just got carried away • I won’t be a woman until I’ve had sex • Once we start drinking, forget about self-control • It we’re in love isn’t it okay?

  8. Why? why not?… • What’s the big deal about putting on the brakes? Sex is what makes life interesting. • Most of the people I know are doing it. • She’ll think I am gay is I don’t • Sex will prove we love each other. • It’s okay because we’ll get married if I get pregnant.

  9. Long-term consequences • Pregnancy • STDs • Diminished relationship

  10. Letting Goof a romantic relationship • When boundaries are crossed • When is it going nowhere • Be upfront and honest throughout • Periodically talk about your relationship • When you think you should let go talk to a trusted friend who knows you both • Break the news in person • Let go as friends, but LET GO.

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