LOVE VS. INFATUATION

Love

GivingSlow buildingLasts a long timeShows concern for

other personHonestBase don many issuesDeep and caringSecure Trusting

InfatuationTaking Immediate, quickBurns out quicklySelfi sh, looking after own

interestsMay be dishonestBased on physical

attractionSurface Relationship Insecure JealousyMistrust

I’m looking for someone to look out for me. Someone who understands me and is wiling to listen. I want someone to share my self with, someone who has a lot in common with me, someone who supports me in everything I try to do. I will also support them in all they work to accomplish.

LOVE or INFATUATION

SITUATION #1

The guy/girl I go out with MUST have a decent car! I like to have fun, I LOVE presents, and I like for guys/girls to bring me presents a lot, even if it’s something little.

LOVE or INFATUATION

SITUATION #2

When I fist started going out with Mark, I really liked him a lot. But after three or four months, I knew him so well that it began to feel like he was a part of me. I knew that If he wasn’t in my life, part of me would be gone.

LOVE or INFATUATION

SITUATION #3

I love her hair, her body, and the way she walks. I don’t know if we have anything in common or not, I’ve never really talked to her. But she is smokin hot! I know I love her.

LOVE or INFATUATION

SITUATION #4

I’m a better person when I’m with Charlotte. I can be myself, share, and tell my future plans without being embarresed. She gets me and understands me.

LOVE or INFATUATION

SITUATION #5

I love Matt and I know he’s not perfect, but when we get married I can help him change.

LOVE or INFATUATION

SITUATION #6

Channing Tatum is so handsome, I’m going to find someone who looks JUST like him!

LOVE or INFATUATION

SITUATION #7

I love Chelsea, but my parents don’t. They just don’t know her. If they knew her better they’d like her. So now they are trying to ruin our relationship.

LOVE or INFATUATION

SITUATION #8

Our relationships started out just being friends and then grew into a romantic relationship. We’re still good friends, too.

LOVE or INFATUATION

SITUATION #9

1. Being attracted to him/her2. Begin excited to see and be with him/her3. Feeling at ease with each other4. Being friends first5. Sharing happy experiences6. Respecting their values7. Understand and respect their feelings8. Recognize and appreciate things they do for

you9. Take pride in their accomplishments10.Be concerned for their happiness

BUILDING BLOCKS OF LOVE

11.Be concerned for their safety12.Show admiration for their talents/personality13.Desire to make them happy14.Hoping for a future together15.LOVE

BUILDING BLOCKS OF LOVE

3 COMPONENTS OF RELATIONSHIPS

Intimacy

Passion

Commitment

Intamacy- being close to someone & sharing personal things (Feelings, ideas, hopes, desires, etc)

Passion- strong emotional feelings that move you to express things verbally & physically

Commitment- pledging yourself to another person; promising to be true & faithful.

3 COMPONENTS OF RELATIONSHIPS

DATING LEADS TO MARRIAGE