What is a relationship?
A relationship is a connection between 2 or more people.
We can have relationships with many types of people.
We can have relationships that are romantic and relationships that are not romantic.
Romantic
- Girlfriend
- Boyfriend
- Wife
- Husband
These are sometimes called “romantic partners.”
Not Romantic
- Friends
- Family
- Children
- Teacher
- Supervisor
- Bus drivers
- Coaches
- Support staff
- Acquaintances
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Doctors and nurses
What does it mean to be in a romantic relationship?
- You are only romantically interested in your partner.
- You do not flirt with other people.
- You only have one romantic partner at a time.
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You have both agreed to be in a committed relationship.
Do I need to have a romantic partner?
No!
It is ok not to have a boyfriend or girlfriend!
It is ok if you do not feel ready to date yet.
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