i Copyright 2023 Marline E. Pearson Introduction to Love Notes. .......................................... iii Instructor Tips. ..............................................................xi Love Notes Video and Resource Guide. ........................xv Lesson 1: Relationships Today..................................1 Relationships Today Defining a Vision Choosing Reds or Greens? Introduction to the Trusted Adult Connection Activities Lesson 2: Knowing Yourself....................................23 Good Relationships Start with You Understanding My Personality Style Examining Family Origin Lesson 3: My Expectations—My Future................43 What’s Important? The Power of Expectations Lesson 4: Attractions and Starting Relationships...57 Relationship Pyramid The Chemistry of Attraction Lesson 5: Principles of Smart Relationships........83 Smart or Not-So-Smart? Seven Principles of Smart Relationships Seven Questions to Ask Three Sides of Love Lesson 6: Is It a Healthy Relationship?. .............. 113 How Can You Tell? Having Fun—It’s Important! Breaking Up Lesson 7: Dangerous Love. ....................................133 Early Warnings and Red Flags Violence: Why it Happens, What Helps, Signs of Greatest Danger Sexual Assault and Consent Sex Trafficking—Prevention Draw the Line of Respect Lesson8:Decide,Don’tSlide!Pathways&Sequences Towards Success....................................167 The High Costs of Sliding A Low-Risk Deciding Approach Making Decisions Pathways and Sequences Towards Success Lesson 9: Communication and Healthy Relationships. ........................................201 Communication Patterns Learned in Family Patterns that Harm Relationships Angry Brains and the Power of Time Outs The Speaker Listener Technique—When Talking is Difficult Relationships in the Digital Age Lesson 10: Communication Challenges and More Skills . ..................................235 Complain and Raise Issues Effectively Hidden Issues: What Pushes Your Button? A Problem-Solving Model A Brief Review Constantly Connected—For Better or Worse Lesson 11: Let’s Talk About Sex............................271 Let’s Talk About Sex What is Intimacy, Actually? Am I Ready? Risks of Sliding into Sex—Benefits of Deciding Navigating Relationships in the Digital Age Are We on the Same Page? Drawing Intimacy Lines and Pacing Lesson 12: Let’s Plan for Choices .........................317 Test Your Sex Smarts STIs and HIV Are for Real Planning for Choices A Discussion: Internet Porn Pressure Situations & Assertiveness Skills Lesson 13: Through the Eyes of a Child .............375 Child Looking for a Family What About Fathers? Child Speak: Bright Futures Decisions About Living Together Planning for Success—Wrap-Up Appendix.....................................................................437 Supplemental Activities: Designing a Personal Policy Cyberbullying Background & Research on Screen Time Film Guide for Antwone Fisher Acknowledgements About the Author Colored Activity Cards Table of Contents
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