the connection between two people who are in love or find each other attractive

a person who is in a long-term romantic relationship

treating others kindly and valuing their feelings, ideas and boundaries; for example, listening carefully and being polite, even if you disagree

when a person isn't treated kindly, their feelings and ideas aren't valued, or their boundaries aren't considered

Healthy romantic relationships

RSHE (PSHE)

Love, living together, marriage and civil partnership

This unit emphasises living harmoniously with others and understanding different types of long-term relationships. Pupils learn about healthy romantic relationships, marriage, civil partnerships and different ways people choose to live together, developing respect for relationship choices.

Healthy relationships: How can we live in harmony?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

when a person isn't treated kindly & their boundaries aren't valued

{{}} romantic relationships should make both partners happy.

Which of the following are traits of a healthy relationship?

communicate our thoughts, feelings and boundaries

stay in the relationship for as long as possible

accept and appreciate each other's differences

Couples should stay in a relationship no matter what.

It's okay to break up if we're not happy in a relationship.

We should leave relationships that make us feel unsafe.

Which of the following statements are true?

relationships that pressure us to do things we don't want to do

relationships where both partners have mutual respect

relationships that make us feel bad about ourselves

relationships where we feel safe to talk about our feelings

a relationship between friends, built on trust and care

an imaginary line separating what we will and won't allow

when people try to persuade or force you to do something

Sometimes we should say {{}} to friends, especially if it is to do with our boundaries.

accepting and appreciating each other's differences

Which of the following are green flags in a friendship?

by waiting for the other person to make the effort

We should stay in friendships no matter what.

Sometimes we need to walk away from unhealthy friendships.

Healthy romantic relationships

Lesson outcome

Content guidance