Lesson 6 82 Copyright 2020 Marline E. Pearson SECTION 6.1 How Can You Tell? (PP) Introduce the lesson to the youth: ❖ In the last session, we learned about principles for smart relationships. Now we’re going deeper to look for signs of healthy vs. unhealthy relationships. • Sometimes the differences may not be clear. Especially if you haven’t seen many good models of healthy relationships, it can be hard to know. • So how can you tell if a relationship is healthy and worth staying in? ❖ (PP) There are 3 essential questions you can ask to determine if a relationship is healthy. ❖ These three questions ask you how it feels deep down inside. If you answer these questions honestly, you will know. 1. Does this relationship feel conditional—as in you have to be, act, or look a certain way? Or does it feel unconditional—you are genuinely liked, even with your imperfections? 2. Does it feel disrespectful or controlling—meaning what you think or want doesn’t matter, the other person makes all the decisions? Or, does it feel equal, supportive, • Sculpting materials • Music • Resource 6a: Six Types of Relationships activity cards • Workbook: Is It a Healthy Relationship? (pgs. 19–20) 30 minutes