DATING
JESSICA GEORGE - ADULT ROLES AND FINANCIAL LITERACY
LEARNING TARGETS
- I can list the functions and purposes of responsible dating.
- I can identify and discuss the purposes and costs of dating.
LEARNING
TARGETS
WHAT IS YOUR IDEA OF THE PERFECT DATE?
WHY DO WE DATE?
WHY DO WE DATE?
WHO DOES THE ASKING FOR DATES?
WHO ASKS?
WHO SHOULD PAY FOR THE DATE?
WHAT IF YOU ARE IN A SERIOUS RELATIONSHIP?
WHO PAYS?
PURPOSES OF DATING:
PURPOSES OF DATING
- Socialization
- Recreation
- Mate Selection
SOCIALIZATION
To develop appropriate social skills, and practice getting along with others in a variety of settings.
RECREATION
To have fun and enjoy the companionship of others. To also try new and different activities.
MATE SELECTION
To see others in different settings and compare personalities and characteristics of many people.
TURN TO YOUR NEIGHBOR AND MAKE A LIST OF PROPER DATING ETIQUETTE.
DATING ETIQUETTE
- Always make an effort to be on time.
- PUT YOUR PHONE AWAY!
- Really listen to what they are saying
- Ask questions
- Be open minded
- Treat your date with respect
- Be genuine
STAGE #1 - GUSHY
Close your eyes, imagine a couple that is in this stage. What does it look like?
STAGE #1 - GUSHY
- We have so much in common!
- No one has ever felt like this!
- Agree on everything, laugh at each others jokes, be on your best behavior.
- Same likes, non-critical, love the sound of their names together.
STAGE #2 - REALITY
- Couples become more relaxed and act naturally.
- 'Cute' habits may become irritating at this time
STAGE #2 - REALITY
- During this stage, hormones are calming down and reality is setting in.
- Couples go deeper in their connection.
STAGE #2 - REALITY
- More self disclosure emerges.
- The big question emerges - where are we headed?'
- This stage needs to be taken slowly...
STAGE #3 - GOAL DIRECTED
STAGE 3 - GOAL DIRECTED
- We are planning our future together
- We want each other to be happy
- We love each other unconditionally
- Don't have to spend all their time together
- Trust
DATING
- Some couples move through the stages faster than others.
- One person might move through the stages faster than the other person
- If you marry in stage one you have to work through stage two and three after marriage
- Stage three is not always followed by marriage