Dating when you are a teenager is an exciting time in your life. It is also a very difficult time for many reasons. The pressure to have sex at a young age is very hard for many teenagers. The access to drugs and alcohol adds to the peer pressure and can cause you to make bad decisions. But with a bit of common sense you should be able to safely navigate this time in your life and make it one you will remember for all the right reasons.
Do what your heart tells you and what you feel is best for yourself. Part of being able to love and respect another is loving and respecting yourself first.
Here are a few ideas and tips to help you through:
Love and Teen Dating- Part 1 It might be hard to believe you might still have a lot to learn about love.
Love and Teen Dating- Part 2 In order to build a strong, loving relationship you need to choose a partner who treats you as an equal.