MODULE 9: Personal Relationships

Question 1

It is a broad and complex concept

Answer 1

Relationships

Question 2

This is not static; they are continually evolving, and to fully enjoy and benefit from them we need skills, information, inspiration, practice, and social support.

Answer 2

Relationships

Question 3

It is an essential component in any discussion of relationships, but this varies greatly from person to person.

Answer 3

Family

Question 4

It is defined by the Bureau of the Census as “two or more persons who are related by birth, marriage, or adoption and who live together as one household.”

Answer 4

Family

Question 5

The Three Kinds of Relationships

Answer 5

a. Family
b. Friends
c. Partnerships

Question 6

Relationships are defined by ___________ __ ____ ________ as “two or more persons who are related by birth, marriage, or adoption and who live together as one household.”

Answer 6

Bureau of the Census

Question 7

The concept of this personal relationship is one of the oldest in human nature.

Answer 7

Family

Question 8

It can be thought of as a close tie between two people that is often built upon mutual experience, shared interests, proximity, and emotional bonding.

Answer 8

Friendship

Question 8

Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler, social-network researchers and authors of the book Connected, find that the average person has about ___ close ties—though some have more, and many have only one or none.

Answer 8

six

Question 9

Who are the authors of the book Connected, that found out that the average person has about 6 close ties? (2)

Answer 9

Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler

Question 10

Do online friends count as close ties?

Answer 10

No. Research indicates that a large online network isn’t nearly as powerful as having a few close, real-life friends.

Question 11

These are close relationships formed between two people that are built upon affection, trust, intimacy, and romantic love.

Answer 11

Partnerships

Question 12

This kind of relationship is experienced with only one person at a time.

Answer 12

Partnerships

Question 13

25 MOST COMMON RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS

This includes emotional infidelity, one-night stands, internet relationships (including ‘sexting’), long- and short-term affairs and financial infidelity

Answer 13

Affairs / infidelity / cheating

Question 14

25 MOST COMMON RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS

_______ _______, particularly loss of libido and including questions around your gender, or your partner’s gender

Answer 14

Sexual Issues

Question 15

25 MOST COMMON RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS

Significant differences in ____ _______ and __________.

Answer 15

core values, beliefs

Question 16

25 MOST COMMON RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS

You have ‘outgrown’ each other or have ‘changed’ significantly for whatever reason.

Answer 16

Life Stages

Question 17

25 MOST COMMON RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS

____________ and/or Life-Changing Events.

Answer 17

Traumatic

Question 18

25 MOST COMMON RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS

Responses to prolonged periods of ______, such as Work-Related ______, long-term illness, mental health issues, Financial Problems, problems with the children, infertility and many more

Answer 18

Stress

Question 19

25 MOST COMMON RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS

_______ in or with Your Relationship

Answer 19

Bored

Question 20

25 MOST COMMON RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS

Dealing with a ________ partner

Answer 20

jealous

Question 20

25 MOST COMMON RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS

Having ________ family issues

Answer 20

‘blended’

Question 21

25 MOST COMMON RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS

__________ ______________, which includes verbal as well as physical abuse: THE most serious relationship problem.

Answer 21

Domestic violence

Question 22

25 MOST COMMON RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS

Knowing you should not have got _________ in the first place!

Answer 22

married

Question 23

**25 MOST COMMON RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS** ______ __ ______________ regarding finances, children, health and many other issues.

Answer 23

Lack of responsibility

Question 24

**25 MOST COMMON RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS** Still thinking your partner / spouse is the princess / knight and not seeing the 'real' human being.

Answer 24

Unrealistic Expectations

Question 25

**25 MOST COMMON RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS** substance abuse

Answer 25

Addictions

Question 26

**25 MOST COMMON RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS** Excessive reliance on ______ _____, at the cost of the relationship

Answer 26

social media

Question 27

**25 MOST COMMON RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS** ______ __ ________ during particularly difficult times from people that matter to you

Answer 27

Lack of support

Question 28

**25 MOST COMMON RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS** _________________ or over-involvement in your relationships with family or friends

Answer 28

Manipulation

Question 29

**25 MOST COMMON RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS** _______ __ _________________ about important matters

Answer 29

Lack of communication

Question 30

**25 MOST COMMON RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS** Poor division of and / or ___-______ lack of responsibility for chores and tasks. *It is not always women who complain about this relationship problem!*

Answer 30

one-sided

Question 31

**25 MOST COMMON RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS** Perceived _____ __ _________, care and consideration / attentiveness: feeling the relationship is one-sided is a big one!

Answer 31

lack of concern

Question 32

**25 MOST COMMON RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS** Significant personal _________________and traumas that lead to a change inrelationship dynamics

Answer 32

disappointments

Question 33

**25 MOST COMMON RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS** Long-term ______, particularly when not taking responsibility for doing something positive to address the cause, or about learning to handle it if it cannot be changed.

Answer 33

stress

Question 33

**25 MOST COMMON RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS** Long term ___________ or other mental health issues suffered by one partner or both

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depression

Question 33

**25 MOST COMMON RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS** Significant _____________ in opinion on how to discipline / deal with the children

Answer 33

differences

Question 34

**25 MOST COMMON RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS** An unsupportive partner during _____________ and/or significant problems after the birth of your baby

Answer 34

pregnancy

Question 35

It is one of the most accessible positive emotions, and its effects can strengthen friendships and intimate relationships.

Answer 35

Gratitude

Question 36

It is the willingness to be open to yourself and others, even in painful times, with a gentle, nonjudgmental attitude.

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Compassion

Question 37

Gallup researchers Jim Harter and Raksha Arora found that people who spend __-__ hours per day socializing (which could mean hanging out with friends, sharing meals with family, or even emailing a colleague) tend to be the happiest.

Answer 37

6-7

Question 37

It is also a type of violence, and involves any kind of unwanted sexual advance.

Answer 37

Sexual Abuse

Question 38

It is anything that harms your self-esteem or causes shame.

Answer 38

Emotional Abuse

Question 39

It can include everything from unwelcome sexual comments to kissing to intercourse. But abuse doesn’t always mean that someone hits or hurts your body.

Answer 39

Sexual Abuse

Question 40

This abuse includes saying things that hurt your feelings, make you feel that you aren’t worthwhile, or trying to control who you see or where you go.

Answer 40

Emotional Abuse