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Tactics for acknowledging concerns in relationships

Positive and Negative features of divorce Comparison of Love Relationships and its forms Individual and Societal effects of single parent

homes Challenge involving blended families Tactics to comprehend and intervene in the

family

Every person have problems at work, home and even in relationships. Problems are everywhere and the effect of it revolves on how we manage

it. Problems can be positive or negative

1.Stay calm and do not permit yourself to be depressed 2. Hear him out and pay attention to what the your partner is

actually trying to say. 3. Let him or her know you are listening 4. Do not criticize or judge first – just accept his or her opinion,

even if you are opposing to it. 5. State your own point of view in a calm manner 6. If needed, agree to disagree. 7. You are not needed to be right. 8. Tell him or her you will reflect on to his or her concerns. 9. If it becomes heated, suggest to conclude the argument for

some time, when everything is calm 10. Thank your partner for expressing his point of view 11. Show some type of affection when the discussion is finished.

Personal Security Trust your senses Sense of freedom One can love two people who don’t

love each other. Learn to manage anger Fresh beginning

Criticism- a blow in the partner’s attitude

Contempt- severe disrespect

Defensiveness- evading the concern

Stonewalling- failure to cooperate

Stressful holidays- Visitation plans No Role model Financial burdens

The Various Types of Love in Relationships

Agape Love- Pure form of love; unwavering, strong, unconditional, forever, unwavering and eternal.

Parental Love - The love in parents and their children. Filial Love - Child gives towards a parent. Romantic Love - Persist between a man and a woman, boy and

girl, husband and wife.

Single-parent homes influence and affects the poverty population

Low Income Burdensome transitions for child(ren)

• Different set of challenges• Changes needed for building latest skills.

Self-Esteem• Reduced feelings of competitiveness and

low self confidence• Delinquency

More influenced by friends

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