being considerate of others and the world around you; treating people fairly and how you would like to be treated

the confidence that someone will act in your best interest and be honest with you

the exchange of words, either verbal or written, to express thoughts, feelings and ideas

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

in this context, something shared between partners in a fair and equal way, such as respect or trust

A healthy romantic relationship

RSHE (PSHE)

Long-term relationships

Marriage

Civil partnerships

This unit explores different types of committed relationships, including romantic partnerships, marriage and civil partnerships. Pupils learn about the characteristics of healthy long-term relationships, legal rights and protections, and how relationships evolve over time.

Healthy relationships: How do relationships change?

Depiction or discussion of sex or sexual body parts, including sex education.

Depiction or discussion of sexual content

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

something shared between partners in a fair and equal way

the exchange of words to express thoughts, feelings and ideas

Match the words to their correct definitions.

We have faith our partner's actions will match their words.

Our partner says one thing and does another.

We should have trust in our partners, but they don't need to have it in us.

Trust can make a relationship feel safe and secure.

Which statements about trust in healthy relationships are accurate?

It makes people feel like their opinions are not important.

It builds a foundation of safety and trust.

It makes people secure enough to pursue their own interests.

It is enough just to say {{}} to communicate what we don't want to do.

only important in friendships, not romantic relationships.

a respectful way to tell our partner our thoughts and feelings.

telling our partners what they want to hear to keep them happy.

Change your boundaries to make them happy.

Ask your friends what boundaries you should have.

Stay quiet and hope they change the subject.

Explain to them why your boundaries are important and ask they respect them.

Your partner wants you to change some of your personal boundaries to match what they expect. What should you do?

they believe the person will be reliable and honest

they think the person is fun to be around

they believe the person will always agree with them

What does it mean when someone says they 'trust' another person in everyday life?

When someone consistently does what they promise to do, they are being ...

Match each situation with the type of communication being used.

It suggests they don't respect your feelings.

In friendships, what happens when someone consistently ignores what makes you uncomfortable?

both people take turns choosing activities

both people never disagree about anything

Which of these is the best example of two people sharing something equally in a friendship?

Good relationships require both people to {{}} and share their thoughts openly with each other.

A healthy romantic relationship

Lesson outcome

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