Foundation of a
Healthy Relationship
Quarter 2-Grade 8 Health-Week 1
Learning Competency:
explains the definition
and importance of
courtship and dating in
choosing a lifelong
partner
(H8FH -IIa -24)
1.What words can you form out of these
pictures?
2.How do these pictures relate to you or to your
life?
3.Why is courtship and dating important in
choosing a lifetime partner?
Picture-Analysis:
Concept and Importance of
Dating and
Courtship
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.
• is a form of courtship consisting of social activities done
by two people, as partner in an intimate relationship or as a
spouse.
• it refers to the act of meeting and engaging in some
mutually agreed upon the social activity, together, as a
couple.
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
1. forms affection and respect.
2. strengthens the relationship.
3. gives quality time to each other.
4. guides one to observe the other person’s character.
5. provides an opportunity for one to know his/her
strengths and weaknesses in dealing with the
opposite sex.
6. allows you to get to know the person you are in a
relationship with while having a good time.
7. helps to reveal any potential problems you may
have if pursuing a more serious relationship with a
person
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
1. gives one a chance and time to get to know better
the character and background of one’s future
lifetime partner
2. gives time to understand one another
3. reveals one’s interests, likes and dislikes
limitations, and other aspirations in life
4. allows couples to decide whether they want to be
committed
5. enable couples to know if they are ready to be
commit
6. develops understanding, acceptance and security
Learning Task 2:
Fill in the boxes which
need your views
Words that you Definition of Dating Practices Associated
Importance of Dating
associate with Dating and Courtship based with Dating and
and Courtship
and Courtship on the given words Courtship
1. What time of your life would you prefer
dating/courtship? Why?
2. Is it necessary to undergo dating/courtship? Why?
3. Compare courtship before and at present times.
4. Why do you think courtship at present times is faster
and easier than before?
5. Which do you prefer, courtship before or at the present
times? Support your answer.
6. How can dating and courtship help you choose your
lifetime