Relationships

Question 1

Crucial aspect of relationships

Answer 1

Adaptability, we continue to grow and change as individuals and therefore so do our relationships

Question 2

Building truth (ATTUNE)

Answer 2

Awareness of other persons emotions
Turning towards the emotion
Taking on different viewpoints
Understanding other person
Non-defensive responding
Empathy

Question 3

Loss of individuality

Answer 3

Dose relationships can also make you feel pressured to be more like the other person, therefore losing your individuality

Question 4

Detrimental factors in relationships

Answer 4

Loss of individuality and blame

Question 5

Blame

Answer 5

Is detrimental to relationships as it detracts from empathy. It is an example of defensiveness

Question 6

Tips to deal with rejection in a healthy way

Answer 6

1. Don’t tolerate self-criticism
2. Do not assume rejection is personal, it could be due to circumstances or personal feelings
3. Revive your self worth: speak about yourself with words of affirmation
4. Connect: socialise with company you enjoy

Question 7

Loneliness facts

Answer 7

• increases chance of early death by 26%
• causes high blood pressure and cholesterol
• suppresses function of immune system
• has same impact on health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day

Question 8

Ways to deal with a broken heart

Answer 8

• identify and work on voids in your life
• don’t social media stalk
• do things that bring you joy
• spend time with the people you love

Question 9

Toxic triangulation

Answer 9

Is when one person in a relationship brings a third party to make their SO jealous

Question 10

Emotional disengagement

Answer 10

Refers to being emotionally distant from partner

Question 11

Physical abuse

Answer 11

Is a way in which power inequality manifests itself. Domestic violence and abuse has one aim: to can control over another person

Question 12

Parameters of consent

Answer 12

1. Consent is not permanent
2. Consent doesn’t mean someone can do anything they like to you
3. Consent can be retracted at any time
4. It is not consent if you are being pressured into doing something
5. It is not consent if you are not fully aware what you’re saying yes to

Question 13

Cycle of abuse

Answer 13

1. Tension building: miscommunication and tension builds between the two
2. Incident: acting of abuse takes place
3. Reconciliation: abuser tries to justify actions and may apologise
4. Calm: abuser goes back to acting normal