Health 8 M1

COURSTHIP
AND
DATING IN
CHOOSING
A
LOVE AND INFATUATION
Both are intense emotions that

one feels for another person
The two feelings differ in their
actuality of love intensity, and
final outcome
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Infatuation (CRUSH)
 is the state of being
completely carried away
by unreasoning passion or
love; addictive love
 Is admiration for someone
while not recognizing that
person’s flaws
LOVE
Can be described as a
feeling of intense and
affection for someone
Is based on a true desire for
the other person’s best
interest
ATTRACTION
 Is admiration for someone
that may include the desire
to get to know that person
better
 Usually take place in the
form of infatuation or crush
DATING
It is a social activity which involves two or
more people generally assessing each
other’s suitability for a potential
relationship
The word dating actually comes from the

arrangement of a time and date of
meeting.
Types of Dating
1. Standard Date – involves two
people
2. Double Date – two couples go on a
date at the same time and place.
3. Group Date – where any number
of couples can enjoy a date.
Importance of Dating
It forms affection and respect.
It strengthens the relationship.
It gives quality time to each other.
It leads one to observe the other person’s character.
It provides an opportunity for one to know his/her

strengths and weaknesses in dealing with the
opposite sex.
Courtship
During courtship, a couple gets to know
each other and decides if there will be an
engagement. This is also the moment to
test the compatibility between the two
persons and an opportunity to know the
background of each other, including the
family where each one belongs.
Why courtship is
important?
1. Courting gives time to

understand one another.
2. It reveals one’s interests, likes
and dislikes, limitations, and
other aspirations in life.
3. It allows a couple to decide
whether they want to be commit
Why courtship is
important?
4. It allows couples to know

if they are ready to be
committed.
5. It develops security.
6. It develops understanding
and acceptance.
Engagement
A period of agreement entered between
two people in love for them to be able
to know each other and their families
well enough to be sure that they are
ready and are suited for life-long
companionship. It provides
opportunity to develop interpersonal
skills useful before and even within
marriage.
Marriage
is a cherished institution under which
man and woman believe in one faith and
children are conceived, raised, and
nourished to become useful and
productive citizens of the country and
the world. It is essential to the
continuity of the human race.
Factors Necessary to Consider in choosing a lifetime
partner to work out for Successful Married Life:
1. Mental/Emotional Maturity
a. Can make good decisions
b. Responsible in handling
relationships
2. Fidelity
a. Can make the relationship lasting
b. Sincere and true to his / her
promises
c. Considers relationships sacred
3. Commitment
a. Can make a peaceful and lasting
relationship
b. Dedicated to fulfilling his / her
responsibilities
4. Love
a. Strengthens relationship
b. Understands one is a partner
c. Enduring
5. Economic Readiness
a. Aims for better future of the
family
b. Financially stable
c. Good provider for the needs of
the family
6. Physical Maturity
a. Proud of having a good
partner
b. Have a healthy body
7. Character
a. Responsible and honest
b. Hard-working and industrious
c. Respectful and compassionate
d. God-fearing
Activity 1. Are you the One?
Directions: You are going to create a

list of qualifications and standards for
your ideal partner. Write a minimum of
three qualifications then explain briefly
why you have that qualifications for
your future partner.
Questions
1. What is the difference between courtship
and dating?
2. Why courtship and dating important?
3. What are the factors that you need to
consider in choosing a lifelong partner?
4. As a teenager, what are the risk effects of
dating?
5. As a responsible adolescent, how would you
prevent the risk effects of dating?
Activity 2: Ideally
Directions: Illustrate/Draw an image
of your ideal partner in life and write
the characteristics or qualities of a
partner that you would like to have.
Activity 3. Picture Collage
Directions: Illustrate a picture
collage of a successful marriage
through cut out pictures from
magazines, newspapers, and the
like. Write a short explanation of
what makes the marriage
successful

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COURSTHIP

Both are intense emotions that

The word dating actually comes from the

It strengthens the relationship.

It gives quality time to each other.

It leads one to observe the other person’s character.

It provides an opportunity for one to know his/her

1. Courting gives time to

4. It allows couples to know

Directions: You are going to create a

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