Relationship types
- 2. A relationship is a social connection between two or more people. What is a relationship?
- 4. Immediate Family Relationships There are lots of different types of family relationships. These might include: Parents Parent’s partner Step Parents Grandparents Foster parent Sisters Brothers Half Brother/ Sister Step Brother/Sister You Pets
- 5. Think about and discuss: • Who is in your immediate family? • Why are family relationships important? • Who do you get on well with in your family?
- 6. Extended Family Relationships There are lots of different types of extended family relationships. These might include: Grandparents/ Great Grandparents Aunts/ Uncles Grand Aunts/Uncles Cousins Nieces/Nephews You
- 7. Think about and discuss: • What types of extended family relationships do you have? • Are there any relations that you would be closer to than others? • Is it important to see your extended family regularly?
- 8. Friendships You might have lots of different types of friendships. Close friends Who you might see and talk to regularly Online friends Who you might only talk to when online or playing a game online Social Media friends Who you might message when on social networks Casual friendships (Acquaintances) Who you might only talk to every now and then
- 9. Think about and discuss: • What types of friendships do you have? • Are friends important? Why? • How might you know if someone was a good friend? • Making friends is not always easy. Do you agree/disagree?
- 10. Team mates You might have relationships with people you meet through: • Sports clubs • Youth groups • Online gaming • Music/Band members • Work mates
- 11. Think about and discuss: • How are relationships with team mates similar to friendships? • How are relationships with team mates different from friendships?
- 12. Romantic Relationships Romantic relationships include: Boyfriend Husband Girlfriend Wife Partners A romantic relationship might be a bit different from other relationships as it might involve being attracted to another person. It usually involves an emotional, intellectual and physical attraction to another person.
- 13. Think about and discuss: Think about and discuss this statement and say whether you agree or disagree and give 1 reason why. Everyone has their own unique expectations of romantic relationships. It is OK if your expectations of romantic relationships are different from your friends or parents.
- 14. Thank you for completing this sideshow Now answer the questions below.