3.04 Introduction

3.04 Introduction

Standards

D.  Long-term relationships

1.  List the stages of long-term relationships.

2.  Review societal attitudes and pressures.

3.  Recognize personal readiness.

4.  Define and discuss compatibility.

5.  Discuss the difference between the ideal partner and real partner.

6.  Summarize methods of expressing affection.

7.  Describe issues and concerns with long-term relationships.

8.  Discuss the social institution of marriage.

 

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Length-5 Days

In this module we will:

1.  List the romantic love, adjusting to reality, power struggle, re-evaluation, reconciliation and acceptance stages of long-term relationships.

2.  Discuss societal attitudes and pressures.

3.  Acknowledge personal readiness.

4.  Define and discuss compatibility and ideal partner vs. real partner.

5.  Summarize methods of expressing affection.

6.  Describe issues and concerns with long-term relationships. 

7.  Define and explain marriage, cohabitation and alternatives to marriage.

8.  Identify laws related to marriage. 

9.  Discuss factors for martial success and failure.

10. Examine cultural expectations and requirements.

11. Review suggested premarital discussions on role expectations and lifestyles. 

12.  Describe premarital classes and counseling options.

10. 

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Affection: A gentle feeling of fondness or liking.

Cohabitation: The state of living together and having a sexual relationship without being married.

Compatibility: The extent to which a couple perceives they share sexual beliefs, preferences, desires, and needs with their partner.

Long-term relationship: An intimate interpersonal relationship with the intent of being for a considerable length of time.

Marriage: A legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners.

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We will begin our first lesson in 3.04.