Healthy Values

Axia College Material

Appendix F

Healthy Interpersonal Relationships Worksheet

Use your textbook to answer the following questions. You are not required to respond in essay format. You may use short-answer responses, including lists, to answer these questions.

1. What are the characteristics of intimate relationships? What are behavioral interdependence, need fulfillment, emotional attachment, and emotional availability? Why is each important in relationship development?

The four relationships are Behavioral interdependence which refers to the mutual impact that people have on each other as their lives and daily activities intertwine. Needs Fulfillment is when we fulfill our need with intimacy, social integration, nurturance, assistance, and affirmation. Emotional Attachments which is our feelings of love. Emotional Availability is the ability to give and receive from others emotionally without the fear of being hurt or rejected.

2. What problems might form barriers to intimacy? What actions can you take to reduce or remove these barriers?

Problems form barriers to intimacy include miscommunication, a dysfunctional family background, and jealousy. Some actions we can take is to use better and more communication and have family support and counseling if needed. We can both put in our part of the relationship to make it a better one.

3. What are the common elements of healthy relationships? What are some common warning signs of trouble? What actions can you take to improve your own interpersonal relationships?

The common elements of a healthy relationship are Nurturance, Enhancement of personal well-being, Mutual regard, Mutual trust, and Security. Some common warning signs of a unhealthy relationship are Jealousy, Control Issues, and a Lack of Trust. Some actions that I could take to improve my own interpersonal relationship would be to :

1. listen, really listen, to them. remember details.

2. ask meaningful questions that...