GEE13 - LESSON 5: Navigating Adulthood & Marriage

Adulthood

It is the stage of life characterized by full physical maturity, emotional stability, and social responsibility.

Maturity

It is the psychological and emotional readiness to make responsible decisions and handle life’s challenges.

Responsibility

It is the ability to take ownership of life choices and accept the consequences of actions.

Personal Growth

It is the continuous process of learning, self-improvement, and skill development.

Identity Formation

It is the understanding and awareness of oneself, including purpose, values, and personal goals.

Stages Of Adulthood

Early Adulthood (20s–30s)

It is the stage focused on career establishment, forming intimate relationships, and achieving financial independence.

Middle Adulthood (40s–60s)

It is the stage centered on family rearing, peak career achievement, and active community involvement.

Late Adulthood (60s+)

It is the stage characterized by retirement adjustment, life reflection, and legacy building.

Navigating Adult Transitions

It is the process of managing changes in career, independence, relationships, and evolving self-perception.

Career Path

It is the pursuit of professional direction and vocational goals.

Independence

It is the establishment of self-sufficiency and personal autonomy.

Relationships

It is the building and maintaining of meaningful connections with others.

Identity Shift

It is the evolution of self-perception in response to life experiences and personal growth.

Managing Responsibilities

It is the ability to balance work, finances, social life, and other adult roles.

Coping With Stress

It is the implementation of strategies such as rest, mindfulness, exercise, and boundary-setting to handle life pressures.

Burnout

It is the physical and emotional exhaustion resulting from unmanaged stress.

Self-Awareness

It is the recognition of personal emotions, triggers, and behavioral patterns.

Emotional Regulation

It is the capacity to manage and respond to emotions appropriately.

Building Stable Relationships

It is the development of partnerships characterized by trust, respect, and effective communication.

Self-Fulfillment

It is the pursuit of meaning, purpose, and inner peace in life.

Marriage

It is the legally and socially recognized union of two individuals committed to a lasting partnership.

A Universal Right

It is the principle that individuals of legal age have the right to marry and found a family with equal rights.

Sacred Union & Purpose

It is the intimate, natural, and sacred partnership focused on mutual love, procreation, and child education.

Covenant Of Love

It is the commitment of spouses to mutual support, responsible parenting, and shared life goals.

Emotional & Psychological Readiness

It is the preparation of individuals to engage meaningfully, empathetically, and responsibly in a marital relationship.

Emotional Maturity

It is the ability to manage feelings, resolve conflicts constructively, and empathize with a partner.

Interdependence

It is the balance of personal strength with healthy reliance and support within a partnership.

Trust

It is the foundational belief in the reliability, integrity, and honesty of a partner.

Communication

It is the practice of open, honest, and effective dialogue between partners.

Partnership

It is the collaborative sharing of life, responsibilities, and goals.

Conflict

It is the presence of disagreements that require constructive resolution within a relationship.

Expectations

It is the management of realistic and unrealistic hopes and demands in a partnership.

Financial Stress

It is the challenge of navigating shared financial responsibilities and planning.

Thriving In Marriage

It is the maintenance of a healthy union through communication, respect, shared experiences, support, and seeking help when needed.

Late Marriage

It is the choice to enter into a marital union later in life.

Non-Traditional Unions

It is the recognition of partnerships that do not follow conventional marital norms.

Legal Separation

It is the judicial process allowing spouses to live separately while remaining legally married due to valid reasons such as adultery or serious incompatibility.

No Divorce In The Philippines

It is the legal principle that marriage remains binding under Philippine law, and spouses cannot remarry even after legal separation.

Annulment

It is the judicial declaration that a marriage is null and void from the beginning due to defects or impediments, such as lack of valid consent.