1. Me and My Friend Think of a special friend you, know now knew in the past Think of the special moments and feelings you had when you were with that friend.
2. My friend is very special because… … of the kinds of things we do together, such as: … of the things we say to each other, for example: … of the things we both believe in, like: … of the things we have in common, such as:
3. My friend is very special because… … of the ways we communicate, like: … of the good times we share, for example: … of the really funny things we do, like: … of the way we help eachother through tough (difficult) times, like:
5. Relationship Words affection when you like someone, you have affection for them relationship a bond (connection) between two people, based on (because of) a common interest, and often, based on affection
6. Relationship Words reciprocity giving and taking – a quality or characteristic of good relationships eg. “I am always doing favours for Rick and he never does anything for me. I wish our relationship had more reciprocity.”
7. Why are they important? Relationships help make you a more complete person From our relationships we get: feedback on our actions and ideas we do good things and bad things other people let us know
8. Why are they important? From our relationships we get: encouragement to try new things we fear what is different / new other people help us get over this fear
9. Why are they important? From our relationships we get: support when we have difficulties hard times make us sad other people help us through the sadness
10. Why are they important? From our relationships we get: acceptance for who we are humans need to feel liked and wanted we get this from other people
11. Why are they important? From our relationships we get: the opportunity to provide all these things for others it feels good to help people in a relationship, we can!
12. Characteristics / Qualities of Good Relationships rapport the feeling of comfort we have with (some) other people “those two kids have a good rapport with eachother” respect accepting another persons feelings / opinions, if you feel the same, or even if you feel differently
13. Characteristics / Qualities of Good Relationships commitment a desire / want to spend time and energy to keep the relationship alive compromise give up something important to keep the relationship healthy and achieve relationship goals
