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Personal
Development
Quarter 2 – Module 2:
Responsibilities in a
Relationship

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 SECOND QUARTER
MODULE 2 - WEEK 2
RESPONSIBILITIES IN A RELATIONSHIP

Content Standard : The learners demonstrate an understanding of the

dynamics of attraction, love, and commitment.
Performance Standard : The learner shall be able to appraise one’s present
relationships and make plans for building responsible
future relationships.
Learning Outcomes : Upon completion of the module, the student is
(Syllabus) expected to identify ways on how to become
responsible in a relationship.
Competencies : Identify ways to become responsible in a relationship
(MELC)
Competency Code : EsP-PD11/12PR-IIb-9.3

What I Know

Let us have first the pre-test to assess your prior knowledge. Write your answers
in any size of paper.
I. Multiple Choice
1. The following are primary factors needed in keeping a relationship healthy and
balance, EXCEPT
A. finances B. integrity C. respect D. trust
2. _____ allows partners to openly express about each other’s need for physical,
emotional, mental, and sexual health.
A. Affection B. Communication C. Equality D. Openness
3. Responsibilities in a relationship, EXCEPT
A. Ensure the relationship is mutually beneficial.
B. Respect the other party or parties involved.
C. Be ready to provide support when needed.
D. Cultivate codependency

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4. ______ means following your moral or ethical convictions and doing the right
thing in all circumstances, even if no one is watching you.

A. Honesty B. Integrity C. Obedience D. Respect

5. ______ means being trustworthy.
A. Credibility B. Faithful C. God-fearing D. Resilience
6. The following are examples of integrity, EXCEPT
A. Do not gossip or talk badly about someone.
B. Keep your promises even if it takes extra effort.
C. Flirting with other girls while still in a relationship.
D. Never betray a friend's trust even if you get in trouble.
7. The right to ____ is violated when someone in the relationship suffered violence
such as hitting, slapping, and kicking from his or her partner.
A. have feelings and experiences acknowledged as real
B. live free from emotional and physical threat
C. be respectfully asked rather than ordered
D. emotional support
8. Considered as the primary source of comfort, love, and support.
A. Family B. Leaders C. Priests D. Teachers
9. Right thing to do as a responsible friend, EXCEPT
A. Not giving attention to a friend who is bothered by her partner’s behavior.
B. Go with friends who also believe that it is OK not to be ready for sex yet.
C. Introduce your friends to your parents.
D. Invite your friends to your home.
10. Is the willingness to be open to yourself and others, even in painful times with
a gentle, non-judgmental attitude.
A. Apology B. Compassion C. Gratitude D. Sympathy

II. Draw (happy face) if the statement /action can make the relationship

happy and healthy, (sad face) if it can make the relationship unhealthy.

__ 11. Appreciating the sacrifices of your parents.

__ 12. Expecting your partner to meet all your needs with no reciprocation
on your part.
__ 13. It is OK to say “No, I’m not ready to have sex” to your partner.
__ 14. Giving respect to each other as a common responsibility of any party
involved in a relationship.
__ 15. Constantly wanting to know where your partner is or who they
are with by texting, calling or stalking.

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 What I Need to Know

In this module you will be taught how to nurture relationships to make it

healthy, balance and long-lasting. There will also be discussion on rights and
responsibilities of the relationship for your protection and guidance.
Before we begin our lesson, please consider the objective, that in going
through with this module you will be able to:
▪ identify the ways to become responsible in a relationship

What’s In

How’s life senior high school students? Welcome again to your journey of
knowing the dynamics of attraction, love, and commitment. You have learned in the
previous module, the concept of relationship, that it is very broad and complex, but
worth preserving of course. Before you will start to go deeper into the concept of
identifying the ways on how to be responsible in the relationship, please do the short
activity below.
What Am I Thinking?

OPINION REACTION

I think that… Reading this makes me

feel….
LOVE

is beautiful VISUALIZATION
CONNECTION

In my head I can
This reminds me of…
picture…

Adapted from http://www.iowareadingresearch.org/

You may share your answer on this activity to your teacher, during your
synchronous schedule or may call her, or if you are comfortable, you can share your
thoughts to your parents, for validation.

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 What’s New

Activity: I KNOW THE SIGNS OF A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP

Put a HEART before each statement that you think is a sign of a healthy
relationship; put an X on each statement that you think is a sign of an unhealthy
relationship.
____ 1. You can express your opinion without fear or dread.
____ 2. You and your partner can make decisions together and fairly.
____ 3. Each person takes responsibility for their own actions.
____ 4. Your partner respects your feelings about sex.
____ 5. Your partner supports you and your choices—even when they
disagree with you.
____ 6. You respect and encourage each other.
____ 7. You give each other space to study or hang out with friends or family.
____ 8. You were able to make your own decisions about spending your
money without worrying about your partner’s reaction.
____ 9. You can discuss pregnancy and parenting decisions and your view is
respected.
____ 10. You feel isolated from friends and family.
____ 11. Your partner tries to control how you spend time and who you hang
out with.
____ 12. Your partner tries to control how you spend money.
____ 13. Your partner does not support your decisions.
____ 14. You are sometimes forced to do something that you are not
comfortable with.
____ 15. Your partner threatens, insults, or humiliates you.
Source: http://washingteenhelp.org/your-relationships/your-love-life (Deped Personal Development Module page 71)

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 What is It

Hello there, Senior High Learners! I know your answers are correct, as you
already have an idea about healthy relationship from your previous module. You also
learned that relationships are not static and that they continually evolved for us to
nurture to stay healthy and balance. Proceed to know how in addition to knowing
your rights and responsibilities in a relationship.

NURTURE YOUR RELATIONSHIPS

A relationship cannot grow and flourish on its own, it needs effort and hard
work from both parties. Here are the suggested ways in keeping relationship healthy
and mutually beneficial:

A “thank you”, can boost In times of betrayal and

positive emotions and can disagreement forgiveness is an
strengthen relationships option then move on

Family first, they Learn to

Practice
are the source of forgive
Gratitude Open yourself and
comfort healthy others in a gentle and
way. Connect Be non-judgmental
with your Nurture Compassionatemanner
family Your
Relationships
Spend
Give time to the right Acceptance of other’s
socialize in a amount of Accept strengths and
balance and time others weakness without
healthy way Create compromising your
together Ritual welfare
Together

Nurture closeness through enjoying common interest

Adapted from: https://tinyurl.com/y54rn3zo (DepEd Personal Development Module page 67-68)

The diagram above showed the interrelatedness of our actions in nurturing

relationships.

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RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN A RELATIONSHIP

For the relationship to last and become beneficial is it important that

responsibilities had to be well-performed and basic rights had to be respected and
protected.

Responsibilities in a Basic Rights in a Relationship

Relationship

1. Be responsible for what you think 1. The right to emotional support

and say to the other person.
2. Be responsible for what you
promise to do or not do.
3. Ensure the relationship is mutually
beneficial.
4. Respect the other party or parties
involved.
5. Be ready to provide support when
needed.
2. The right to be heard by other and to
respond
3. The right to have your own point of
view, even if this differs from your
partner’s
4. The right to have your feelings and
experiences acknowledged as real
5. The right to live free from accusation
and blame
6. The right to live free from criticism
and judgment
7. The right to live free from emotional
and physical threat
8. The right to live free from angry
outbursts and rage
9. The right to be respectfully asked
rather than ordered

Guide Questions:
1. How we can relay our emotions and/or ideas to others to be heard correctly
and interpreted properly?
2. What are the reasons a person can stand and hold on promises of the future
from another?
3. Do you believe in “letting go is loving you”? Why or why not? Cite
situations/events in which setting yourself free is showing love.
4. How you assure yourself and the next person with you that time is not a
question for you being together?

In a relationship, give and take is best and knowing thyself is needed for it to
nourished.

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 What’s More

After reading the discussion above, you now understood how important
healthy relationships are to our well-being in maintaining such communication are
vital to keep it going. For it to thrive it also demands shared responsibility and most
of all it needs mutual love and respect for it to last a lifetime.
Now, let us have a short activity to show your understanding about the topic.
Put a checkmark on the box before the statement that talked about responsibilities
in a relationship.

Relationship Bucket List

Together Let’s…

1. Pray for each other.

2. Care each other less.
3. Celebrate special occasions.
4. Hide secrets from one another.
5. Fulfill the promise of supporting each other.
6. Taking advantage of the kindness of the other.
7. Find time in watching sunset at the beach together.
8. Being there for each other in good times and bad times.
9. Be willing to understand and accept each other’s limitations.
10. Be open to one another when there’s problem about the
relationship.

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 What I have Learned

Activity: MAKING CONNECTIONS

This is to check your comprehension about what you had read in this module.
Read the statement and make the connections by writing the word/s or sentence/s
that you were able to read from this module that will prove, explain or justify the
statement given and then write your thoughts about it.
I Read… My Thoughts…
Blue Zones research states that the
healthiest, longest-living people in the
world all have something in common:
they put their families first

Never feel obligated to “pay someone

back” with sex in return for a date
or gift.

Say “no” and mean “no” if that’s how

you feel.

Rubric for Grading

5pts 3pts 1pt
Content Interesting content and Some interesting Cursory; gives the
presentation; ideas well- content; points not impression of writing
conceived and developed with sustained or not fully just to complete the
sufficient examples. developed. assignment.
Relevance Logical progression of ideas with Organization is clear. Connections between
a clear structure that enhances Transitions are present. ideas seem confusing or
the thesis. Transitions are incomplete. No
mature and graceful. transition present.
Mechanics Is free of mechanical, Has one or three severe Has four or more
grammatical, and spelling errors mechanical or mechanical or
grammatical errors grammatical errors

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 What I can Do

Identify your rights and your responsibilities in the role you are/will be
playing in the relationship. Write your answer on the boxes specified in the
graphic organizer given.

My Rights and Responsibilities

Me as a
I have a right to… I have a responsibility to…

Son/Daughter

Friend

Future Partner

Adapted from: https://tinyurl.com/y6as8785

Rubric for Grading

5pts 3pts 1pt
Content Interesting content and Some interesting Cursory; gives the
presentation; ideas well- content; points not impression of writing
conceived and developed with sustained or not fully just to complete the
sufficient examples. developed. assignment.
Relevance Logical progression of ideas with Organization is clear. Connections between
a clear structure that enhances Transitions are present. ideas seem confusing or
the thesis. Transitions are incomplete. No
mature and graceful. transition present.
Mechanics Is free of mechanical, Has one or three severe Has four or more
grammatical, and spelling errors mechanical or mechanical or
grammatical errors grammatical errors

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 Assessment

Read the statement carefully and write the letter of the correct answer in a
separate answer sheet.
1. Elements of a healthy relationship, EXCEPT
A. Trust one another
B. Respect one another
C. Open and honest communication
D. One person makes all the decisions
2. Considered as the primary source of comfort, love, and support.
A. Classmates B. Family C. Teacher D. Leaders
3. Is the willingness to be open to yourself and others, even in painful times
with a gentle and non-judgmental attitude.
A. Acceptance B. Betterment C. Compassion D. Discovery
4. It is normal for disagreements or betrayal to arise in relationships, when this
happen the better way handle the situation is to ______.
A. plan a revenge
B. forgive and move on
C. block the person from entering in your life again
D. post in social media the dishonesty of the other party
5. All are responsibilities in a relationship, EXCEPT
A. Cultivate codependency.
B. Be ready to provide support when needed.
C. Respect the other party or parties involved.
D. Ensure the relationship is mutually beneficial.
6. The following are primary factors needed in keeping a relationship healthy
and balance, EXCEPT
A. integrity B. position C. respect D. trust
7. ________ allows partners to openly express about each other’s need for
physical, emotional, mental, and sexual health.
A. Communication B. Diplomacy C. Empowerment D. Openness
8. ________ means being trustworthy.
A. Credibility B. Faithful C. God-fearing D. Resilience

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9. ________ means following your moral or ethical convictions and doing the
right thing in all circumstances, even if no one is watching you.
A. Honesty B. Integrity C. Obedience D. Respect
10. Statements given below are examples of integrity, EXCEPT
A. Do not gossip or talk badly about someone.
B. Keep your promises even if it takes extra effort.
C. Flirting with other girls while still in a relationship.
D. Never betray a friend's trust even if you get in trouble.
11. This means that it is always good to have a give and take attitude in the
relationship, for this assures fairness and equality.
A. Respect the other party or parties involved.
B. Ensure the relationship is mutually beneficial.
C. Be responsible for what you promise to do or not do.
D. Be responsible for what you think and say to the other person.
12. Signs of unhealthy relationship.
A. Avoidance C. Dishonesty
B. Co-dependency D. All of the above
13. The right to ______ is violated when someone in the relationship suffered
violence such as hitting, slapping, and kicking from his or her partner.
A. emotional support
B. be respectfully asked rather than ordered
C. live free from emotional and physical threat
D. have feelings and experiences acknowledged as real
14. Right thing to do as a responsible friend, EXCEPT
A. Introduce your friends to your parents.
B. You share your time doing fun things together.
C. Not being sensitive to friends’ feelings and needs.
D. Go with friends who also believe that it is OK not to be ready for sex yet.
15. We all have responsibilities for all our relationships, and these are primarily
anchored on _______________.
A. intelligence, love, and pride
B. health, happiness, and success
C. diplomacy, generosity, emotions
D. mutual respect, trust, and integrity

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 Additional Activities

Make an, oath/plan on how you can improve your personal relationship.
Use the graphic organizer given below in drawing out your plan.

I will, I swear…

Then,

Next, After That,

First, Finally,

Adapted from: https://tinyurl.com/y4w7wroa

Rubric for Grading

5pts 3pts 1pt
Content Interesting content and Some interesting Cursory; gives the
presentation; ideas well- content; points not impression of writing
conceived and developed with sustained or not fully just to complete the
sufficient examples. developed. assignment.
Relevance Logical progression of ideas with Organization is clear. Connections between
a clear structure that enhances Transitions are present. ideas seem confusing or
the thesis. Transitions are incomplete. No
mature and graceful. transition present.
Mechanics Is free of mechanical, Has one or three severe Has four or more
grammatical, and spelling errors mechanical or mechanical or
grammatical errors grammatical errors

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What I Know Assessment
1. D 11. B
1. A 11. 2. B 12. D
2. B 12. 3. C 13. C
4. B 14. C
3. D 13. 5. A 15. D
6. B
4. B 14. 7. A
5. A 15. 8. A
6. C 9. B
7. B 10. C
8. A
9. A
10. B
What’s New What’s More
1.♥ 10.X 1. √
2.♥ 11. X 2.
3.♥ 12. X 3. √
4.♥ 13. X 4.
5.♥ 14. X 5. √
6.♥ 15. X 6.
7.♥ 7. √
8.♥ 8. √
9.♥ 9. √
10. √
Answer Key
 References

Books:
Carandang, Ma. Lourdes A. et.al. Personal Development. Mandaluyong City,
Philippines: Anvil Publishing Inc. (2016)

Department of Education Personal Development Module from the. First

Edition (2016)

Santos, Ricardo Rubio, Personal Development. Manila Philippines: Rex

Bookstore, Inc. (2016)

Internet:
Lesson 2: Rights and Responsibilities in Healthy Relationships.
https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/cur/physhlth/frame_found_gr12/rm/mo
ule_e_lesson_2.pdf, Retrieved, Oct. 20, 2020

https://raisingchildren.net.au/pre-teens/entertainment-technology/free-
time-activities/community-activity

https://tinyurl.com/y4w7wroa

https://tinyurl.com/y8466grw

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