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YES You Can . . .Bu i l d Hea l t hy Re l a t i onsh i p s !

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2)

Now let’s look at how the dimensions are impacted when two people are in a relationship.

What is the implication to each when sex becomes the focus of a relationship?

Sex is not just a

PHYSICAL

act. For most people it is intensely intimate and it involves

all

the

dimensions. When two mature people who have made a commitment to each other engage in

sexual activity, its powerful bonding effect enhances the relationship. Outside of that

commitment, the power of sex can often cause turmoil and insecurity, bringing a negative effect:

Emotional – feeling unsure of the relationship, wondering about its exclusivity

Mental – thinking/worried about pregnancy, STDs/STIs, losing concentration

Social – experiencing a loss of trust by parents, a changed reputation, or a

change in

other relationships (e.g. friends and family)

Spiritual/Moral – being challenged, sneaking around, feeling guilty

When we are in relationships we should respect and honor others as whole people.

Being

PHYSICALLY

intimate with someone creates a strong

EMOTIONAL

bond

with that

person. If a breakup occurs, which frequently happens during teen years, there can be deep

emotional hurt.

No one wants to be valued for only one aspect of who they fully are or, worse yet, to be used as an

available “body part.” To do so, or to allow oneself to be treated in this manner, degrades the

human person and the intimate act of sex.

Conclude:

As human beings, we often emphasize one dimension over another, yet the goal is to

have all these dimensions of our lives working together in harmony, or “in sync.” What we do in

one facet of our lives affects one or more of the other four dimensions. Developing a wellness

plan now can optimize your health and guide your future. Poor choices can impact your future in

a negative way.

Have students identify some barriers to achieving future health.

[communicable diseases, obesity, drug and alcohol abuse]

C. Human Impact

1. Animals vs. Humans

Distribute the

Animals vs. Humans

worksheet

(pg. 1-J)

.

Read

the opening paragraph and instruct students to either complete it

privately, after which you will review answers, or work on it

together as a class.