Romantic Relationship and Marriage Flashcards
why do teenagers long for romantic love
physical and psychological development, physical growth
mass media and culture, sex and intimacy
peer influence
positive effects of falling in love
learn to take care of and protect each other, and both need to share different responsibilities and understand their roles, both sides will become more matured
they can comfort each other when they are facing difficult moments in life
negative effects of falling in love
if both of them do not handle difficult moments properly, one of them may feel insecure about the relationship and affect one’s emotion
if students spend too much time dating, they may concentrate less on study, family and other friends. This may affect their school and social lives
what should a healthy and wholesome love relationship include
intimacy, passion and commitment
what are the necessary attitudes towards one another in a love relationship
care, respect and be responsible
christian beliefs and teachings about marriage
it enables the couples to experience the joy of sexual fulfilment
it provides a stable and secure environment for rearing children
it is intended to be for lifelong commitment. It is made with God as witness, in which the couple promise to love and care for one another for the rest of their lives, whatever their circumstances may be, and to the faithful to one another. (what god has joined together, let man not separate)
