INQUIRY ON STRENGTHENING MUTUAL ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP: REASONS FOR INCLUSION IN EDUCATION

Abstract

The study utilized a phenomenological inquiry approach as the study's design with a structured interview guide as the main instrument to gather data. There are 12 individuals, who have their own life-long or long timed partners, served as the study participant. A psychology specialist validated the instrument, and a researcher has a romantic relationship. The instrument comprises two questions; (a) describe a romantic relationship; (b) how to strengthen a romantic relationship? The results of the study have found that romantic relationships are abstracted. Various positive emotions are present and felt magical; must have emotional security; partners have the same thinking; had various concepts about romance and the flow relationship. They also concluded romantic relationships strengthening advice; good communication; handling with care; object constancy; firmly holding promises; being faithful, and do mutual responsibility. The concepts should also be considered in the curriculum due to the following reasons: realizing the consequences of decisions; avoid suicides and abuse; leads to positive relationships; served as Emergency Plan; and learning about emotional investment