Perdev Q2 MODULE-1

Personal Relationship

Refers to the association and close connection between people, formed by emotional bonds and interactions. These bonds often grow from mutual experiences.

Family Relationships

Involves people who are related by birth, marriage and adoption, and who live together in one household.

Family Relationships

It's the most basic social unit in human society.

2 Types of Family

immediate family and extended family

IMMEDIATE FAMILY

Connsists of parents, children, siblings, and spouse.

EXTENDED FAMILY

Consists of grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Friendship

A reciprocal relationship between people whom we trust, respect and care about.

Friendship

_______ may share a range of activities and experiences

Romantic Relationship

The closest form of relationship between two people who are strong attracted and in love with one another.

ATTRACTION

Primarily on physchiology or certain hormones that get attracted to others. It leads to closeness, love and commitment.

LOVE

A more complex feelings , it's a set of emotions and behaviors characterized by intimacy, passion.

COMMITMENT

Decision to settle down and find someone who will be with you for the rest of your life. This is very practical and on another level of one's life.

Three Brain Systems of Love

Lust, attraction, attachment

Lust

refers to an urge or desire that motivates us to partake in sexual interaction.

Attraction

the love-struck phase; involves focusing our attention to a person or desire.

FACTORS OF ATTRACTION

Physical, proximity, similarity, reciprocity

PHYSICAL ATTRACTIVENESS

It is one of the primary determinants of romantic attraction.

Proximity

Tendency to get attracted to people who are geographically closer to them.

SIMILARITY

The more similarities, the stronger the bond is.

RECIPROCITY

People like others who like them back.

Attachment

A deep and emotional bond that connects one person to another across time and space.

Components of Triangular Theory of Love

Intimacy, passion, commitment

Intimacy

interpersonal relationship that involves physical or emotional intimacy.

Passion

an intense emotion, compelling enthusiasm or desire for something.

Commitment

an act deciding to fulfill and live by agreements made by another person.

PHILIA (AFFECTIONATE LOVE)

runs deep in true friendship; love without romantic attraction.

PRAGMA (ENDURING LOVE)

mature love that develops over time; commitment and efforts are needed.

STORGE (FAMILIAR LOVE)

naturally occuring love between child and parent; built upon acceptance and emotinal bond.

EROS (ROMANTIC LOVE)

refers to personal infatuation and physical pleasure.

LUDUS (PLAYFUL LOVE)

flirting and beginning stages of intimate love; consists of teasing, playful motives and laughter.

MANIA (OBSESSIVE LOVE)

madness over a love partner; unwanted jealousy or possessiveness.

PHILAUTIA (SELF-LOVE)

healthy 'self-compassion' love towards one's self; recognization of self-worth and needs.

AGAPE (SELFLESS LOVE)

emphatetic attitude; given without expectation to receive anything in return.

Ways on Becoming Responsible in Relationships

• Be able to forgive and apologize

• Show complete honesty

• Practice active listening

• Be consistent

• Establish communication

Mutual respect

Do I treat the other person as if he/she is of value?

Mutual Respect

Do I treat the other person as if he/she is of value?

Empathy

To what degree am I able to allow myself to be open to what he/she feels?

Understanding

Do I try to understand the other peson, what they say or do?

Acceptance

Can I feel I am okay the way I am? Do I accept him/her as he/she is?

Honesty

Is the relationship built on truthfulness, or are there games involved?

Trust

To what degree am I willing to let the other person know private aspects of my thoughts, feelings, and life?

Good Communication

Can we talk freely about issues that are important to the relationships? Do we know how to talk so we each are understood and sharing is safe?

Consideration

Am I mindful of the other person’s needs as well as my own?

Compatibility

To what extent do we like and value the same things?

Personal Integrity

Am I able to maintain my beliefs and sense of self as well as offer my time and attention to the relationship?

Mutual Enjoyment

In areas of disagreement, are we able to agree or disagree?

Vulnerability

To what degree can I let down my barriers and allow the other person to see my perceived weaknesses, without fear of negative reactions from them?