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Teen-age relationships

Teen-age relationships

Relationships among adolescents that encompass attraction, love, and commitment.

Acceptable expressions of attraction

Positive and respectful ways individuals show interest in others, fostering healthy relationships.

Unacceptable expressions of attraction

Negative behaviors or actions that can harm others or one's self in a relationship.

Mutual respect

Both parties in a relationship honoring and valuing each other's feelings and boundaries.

Trust

A foundational aspect of a healthy relationship where parties believe in each other's reliability and integrity.

Forgiveness

The process of letting go of resentment or anger towards someone who has hurt you in a relationship.

Conflict resolution

The methods and processes involved in facilitating the peaceful ending of conflict and retribution in personal relationships.

Interpersonal attraction

The forces that lead people to like one another in a relationship.

Clique

A small, exclusive group of friends who share the same interests.

Crowd

A larger group of peers who engage in similar social activities.

Robert Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love

A theory that describes love based on three components: intimacy, passion, and commitment.

Characteristics of a healthy relationship

Features such as mutual respect, trust, good communication, and support that define a strong and positive relationship.

Characteristics of an unhealthy relationship

Traits such as selfishness, coercion, and emotional abuse that indicate a toxic relationship.

Values integration

Incorporating key values like love and humility into daily relationships and interactions.

Peer groups

Groups of individuals, often of similar age, who interact and engage socially.

Best Friends

Close friendships characterized by trust, support, and deep emotional connections.

Commitment

A pledge or promise to maintain and nurture a relationship over time.