Inclusion 6: Traits in Winning Relationships
winning relationships
To have winning relationships, certain things need to be present.
Respect Safety Trust Caring Communication Independence
Assess the scenarios and click on the pendant to decide whether you think the situation is yes or no in a healthy relationship.
RESPECT
Alex (he/him) and Jordan (he/him) are teammates on the school basketball team. During practice, Alex always listens to Jordan's ideas for new plays and encourages Jordan to share more. However, recently, Alex started dismissing Jordan's suggestions and mocking the ideas in front of the team.
Question: Do you think Alex is showing respect towards Jordan?
safety
Sam (she/they) and Taylor (they/them) are doubles partners when playing badminton in Phys. Ed class. During matches, Sam gets very angry whenever Taylor makes a mistake, sometimes yelling and throwing their racket. Taylor is feeling nervous and scared whenever they are partnered up to play with Sam.
Question: Does Taylor feel safe with Sam as a partner?
TRUST
River and Lee are on the same soccer team. River confides in Lee about their fear of not making the starting lineup. Later, Lee shares River’s fear with other teammates as a joke.
Question: Is Lee showing they are trustworthy?
CARING
Riley sprains their ankle during a volleyball game. Jamal, Riley's teammate, immediately helps them off the court, gets their water bottle, and stays with him until the coach arrives.
Question for Students: Is Jamal showing that he cares about Riley?
COMMUNICATION
The track team is planning a surprise party for their coach. Instead of discussing the plan with the whole team, Ali decides everything alone and only tells a few close friends. When the party is disorganized, Ali blames the rest of the team for not knowing what to do.
Question: Is Ali practicing good communication with the team?
independence
Jackie and Juan are in a romantic relationship and on the same swim team. Jackie constantly insists on Juan training only with them and not with any other teammates, saying it's the only way to keep their relationship strong.
Question for Students: Is Jackie infringing on Juan’s independence?