Interpersonal Relationships SS2 Civic Education Lesson Note

Interpersonal relationship is the interaction or association between two or more people in the society. It will be difficult for one to exist in isolation without relating with other people. Interpersonal relationships are therefore essential for human coexistence.

TYPES OF INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP 

1. Man and Woman Relationship: This relationship exists between a man and a woman at different levels and for various reasons. This kind of relationship often leads to marriage between a mature man and woman.

2. Man and Man Relationship: This relationship exists between a man and another man. This relationship lasts long if the people involved have something meaningful to benefit from one another.

3. Woman and Woman Relationship: This is the kind of relationship that exists between a woman and another woman. The basis of this relationship or friendship could be economic, social, religious or otherwise.

4. Government and Individual Relationship: This is the relationship that exists between the government and an individual in the society. This relationship becomes necessary where the individual has businesses to transact or services to render on behalf of the government.

5. Peers Relationship: This is the relationship that exists between people of the same group, age bracket, mates or even colleagues.

6. Relationship across Culture/Race: This is the type of relationship that exists between two or more people from different cultural backgrounds, language and race.

SKILLS THAT PROMOTE INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP

1. Honesty.
2. Tolerance.
3. Love.
4. Patience
5. Selflessness.
6. Hospitality.
7. Truthfulness.
8. Forgiveness.

IMPORTANCE OF INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP

1. It promotes peace in the society.
2. It encourages the spirit of unity in the society.
3. It ensures progress and development in the society.
4. It helps to reduce conflicts in the society.
5. It ensures law and order in the society.
6. It promotes the good image of the people.
7. It enhances security in the society.

ASSIGNMENT

Instruction: From the options lettered A-D, choose the letter that is most appropriate for the following questions. Answer all the questions.

1. Which of the following is not required for interpersonal relationships? A.Tolerance   B. Truthfulness C. Selfishness    D. Forgiveness

2. Good interpersonal relationships will lead to ……….  A. unity B. conflict  C. development D. progress

3. The interpersonal relationship between people of the same age group is …….. A. individual relationshipB. age group relationship C. governmental relationship D. peers relationship.

4. The interpersonal relationship that can easily lead to marriage is A. husband and wife relationship    B. peers relationshipC. man and woman relationship D. man and man relationship.

5. The ability to tell and stand for the truth at all times is called A. tolerance B. patience C. honesty   D. love.

6. Explain how selflessness can promote interpersonal relationships in society.