Cool Not Cool Quiz

Shelby and Alex meet in second period and they work on a group project together. Each thinks the other is cute, so they start texting, and eventually start dating.

• Cool 👍

• Not Cool 👎

Answer explanation

Texting is a natural way to start talking to someone you have a crush on.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Shelby and Alex have been dating for three months. Shelby has started texting Alex constantly to see where he is and who he's with. Alex thinks it's annoying, but doesn't know how to ask her to chill out.

• Cool 👍

• Not Cool 👎

Answer explanation

Overtexting is not just annoying -- it can also be a way to try and control someone. It is important to listen to your instincts and pay attention to what feels good and what doesn't in a relationship.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Alex asks if they can talk. He tells her that he cares about her even if he's not texting constantly. He says that she shouldn't take offense to him not responding right away. Shelby is cool about it -- she says she understands where he's coming from.

• Cool 👍

• Not Cool 👎

Answer explanation

In any relationship, it's really important to be able to talk honestly about the things that are bothering you. Communication includes listening and trying to understand someone else's perspective.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

A couple of months later, Alex starts cruising Shelby's Facebook page a lot, and asks here what the deal is when someone new posts on her page.

• Cool 👍

• Not Cool 👎

Answer explanation

It is important in any relationship to respect your partner's personal space and privacy. Everyone is allowed to have friends outside of their relationship.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Alex suggests that he would feel more comfortable in their relationship if he had the password to her Facebook, just so he could make sure none of the guys posting on Shelby's wall are flirting with her.

• Cool 👍

• Not Cool 👎

Answer explanation

It's important in any relationship to respect your partner's personal space and privacy. Everyone is allowed to keep some things to themselves, including personal things like passwords.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Shelby asks her best friend what to do. She understands how Alex feels, but she just doesn't feel comfortable giving him the password to her account. Her friend says, "Just be honest with Alex."

• Cool 👍

• Not Cool 👎

Answer explanation

Friends that you trust are a great resource when you're feeling like you need some help. When in doubt, be honest about how you feel.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

After hearing Shelby's side, Alex agrees that he doesn't need to have her password.

• Cool 👍

• Not Cool 👎

Answer explanation

It is important to trust your BF or GF, and to respect their feelings.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

After fighting for a couple of weeks, Alex and Shelby decide together that it is best they break up. After they do, Shelby hears that Alex is telling people, "Nah, I dumped her."

• Cool 👍

• Not Cool 👎

Answer explanation

Spreading rumors is never cool, especially if they're about something sensitive.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What makes a healthy relationship?

• Mutual respect

• Trust

• Honesty

• Good communication

• Problem solving

What makes an unhealthy relationship?

• control

• dishonesty

• disrespect

• violence

• intimidation

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7