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Situationship Sensemaking Worksheet

Use the fictional situations below; you do not need to share personal experiences. People can have different feelings and expectations. There is no single label everyone must use. You can pass on a question, and you can ask a trusted adult for support if a situation feels unsafe or upsetting.

Read the scenario

Ari and Casey have been messaging often and spending time together. Ari thinks they might be becoming a couple. Casey enjoys hanging out but has not talked about what they both want. After Casey takes a day to reply, Ari feels uncertain. Ari decides to ask for a clear conversation rather than guess what Casey means.

1.In this scenario, what makes the situation unclear? Choose the best answer.

Ari and Casey have not talked about what they both want.
Casey took a day to reply, so Casey must be angry.
Ari and Casey are definitely a couple.
Ari should ask friends to decide for them.

2.Write two different feelings Ari might have, and one reason each feeling could make sense. Use possibilities rather than claiming to know exactly what Ari feels.

3.True or false: A slow reply by itself proves that someone is no longer interested.

TrueFalse

4.Match each action with the communication skill it best shows.

A. “I’m not sure what we both want. Could we talk about it?”
B. “I need some time before I reply.”
C. “I’ll stop messaging if you don’t answer right now.”

3. Pressure the other person
1. State a boundary
2. Ask clearly without blame

5.Ari is upset and wants to send, “You’re so confusing. Make up your mind.” Name one useful pause strategy Ari could try before replying, and explain how it may help.

6.Choose the most respectful way for Ari to ask what Casey wants.

“Why are you leading me on?”
“I enjoy spending time with you. How do you see things between us?”
“If you cared, you would reply faster.”
“I’ll ask everyone else what you mean.”

7.Casey says, “I like hanging out, but I’m not ready to be in a relationship.” Write one response that acknowledges Casey’s answer and communicates Ari’s own need or boundary without pressure.

8.Fill in the blank: A healthy conversation makes room for both people to say what they want, listen, and give or withhold freely.

9.Casey keeps sending unwanted messages after Ari has clearly asked for space. Which next step is safest? Choose the best answer.

Keep replying so Casey does not feel awkward.
Set the boundary again if safe, save the messages, and talk to a trusted adult for support.
Share Casey’s messages publicly to embarrass them.
Agree to meet alone to settle it, even if Ari feels unsafe.

10.Write a short, calm message Ari could send that (a) names the uncertainty without blame, (b) asks one clear question, and (c) leaves Casey free to answer honestly. Do not promise that either person will get the answer they want.

11.True or false: Ari is allowed to decide that an unclear or casual relationship does not meet their needs, even if Casey has done nothing wrong.

TrueFalse