Lesson 1

Dating and Courtship, Foundation of a Healthy Relationship

Dating

•is a social activity that involves two or more people

generally assessing each other’s suitability for a
potential relationship.
•It can also be enjoyed as part of an already active
relationship.
•The word dating comes from the arrangement of
time and date of the meeting.
 Types of dating:

•A. Standard date – involves two

people
•B. Double date – two couples go on a
date at the same time and place
•C. Group date – where any number of
couples can enjoy a date
 Importance of Dating

•forms affection and respect.

• strengthens the relationship.
• gives quality time to each other.
• guides one to observe the other
person’s character.
 Importance of Dating

•provides an opportunity for one to know

his/her strengths and weaknesses in
dealing with the opposite sex.
•allows you to get to know the person you
are in a relationship with while having a
good time.
 Importance of Dating

•helps to reveal any potential

problems you may have if
pursuing a more serious
relationship with a person
•sets the foundation for marriage
 Courtship

•an establishment of a more enduring kind of an

agreed relationship
•precedes engagement and marriage in the period
of couple's relationship
•a private or an informal matter between two
people, or a formal arrangement with family
approval
 Importance of Courtship

•gives one a chance and time to get to

know better the character and background
of one’s future lifetime partner
• gives time to understand one another
• reveals one’s interests, likes and dislikes
limitations, and other aspirations in life
 Importance of Courtship

•allows couples to decide whether

they want to be committed
•enable couples to know if they are
ready to be commit
•develops understanding, acceptance
and security
 Lesson 2 Factors of a Successful Marriage

•Engagement is an agreement entered

between two people in love,
•a means of knowing each other and their
families well,
•a way to ensure that they are ready and
are suited for life-long companionship.
 Marriage

•is the most enjoyable human relationship

and the most important event that may
happen to your life.
• It takes only two people, a man, and a
woman to unite and make a successful
relationship as a married couple.
 Marriage

• It is a lifelong partnership of two unique

individuals, a man and a woman who
understand, care, love, and respect each
other.
• It is a tied-up between two people who
continue to grow and develop their best
qualities as human beings.
 Marriage

•It is also not just a contract but an

inviolable social institution.
•Its nature, consequences and practices are
governed by law.
•Marriage is a precious institution under
which man and woman believe in one faith.
 Marriage

•Children are conceived, raised, and

nourished to become useful and
productive citizens of the country and the
world, and is essential to the continuity of
the human race.
•For Filipinos, marriage is a sacrament and
a lifelong commitment.
 Marriage

•The husband and wife work together

for a successful and harmonious
relationship at home and among
family members.
•Trust, love, kindness, and respect are
essential factors to attain this goal.
Factors Necessary to Consider in choosing a lifetime partner to work
out for
Successful Married Life:

Maturity Fidelity
•Can make good
• Can make the relationship
decisions lasting
•Responsible in • Sincere and true to his / her
handling promises
relationships • Considers relationships sacred
 Factors Necessary to Consider in choosing a lifetime partner to
work out for
Successful Married Life:

Commitment
Love
•Can make peaceful
and lasting •Strengthens
relationship relationship
•Dedicated in •Enduring
fulfilling his / her •Understands one’s
responsibilities partner
 Factors Necessary to Consider in choosing a lifetime partner to
work out for
Successful Married Life:

Economic
Readiness Physical Maturity
• Aims for better
future of the family •Proud of having
• Financially stable good partner
• Good provider for the
needs of the family •Have healthy body
 Factors Necessary to Consider in choosing a lifetime partner to
work out for
Successful Married Life:

Character
•Responsible and honest
•God-fearing
•Hard-working and industrious
•Respectful and compassionate
 RECIPE / INGREDIENTS OF A
SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE

• 1. Love •6. Involvement

• 2. Understanding •7. Cooperation
and Respect •8. Sharing and Giving
• 3. Care
•9. Growth
• 4. Loyalty
•10. Communication
• 5. A Shared
Philosophy