Dating+Dilemmas



Dating is probably one of the highest rated activities for teens. Did you know that 89% of teens report having been in a dating relationship, and it can be a lot of fun whe n you meet a new person and want to get to know them better? But many questions can come up, and some are not sure how to ask out your favorite guy or gal, or what to do when they say "yes?" Then, of course, if the dating progresses into a relationship, a whole new bunch of questions arise....


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"You are just too young!"
Parents often put an age limit on how old their teenager needs to be before they can start "dating".

Should your parents determine how old you should be before you start dating? Explain why/why not.
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"I just don't know..."
When you meet someone you'd like to get to know better, it may be hard to gauge just how they feel about you.

What advice do you have to give in order to see if that certain someone likes them?
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First Conversations...YIKES!
Breaking the ice with conversation is important, but what do you talk about? What do you say? How can you show confidence in this sometimes awkward situation?

How do you start a conversation and break down the barriers?
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Breaking Up...Advice on how to do it with the least hurt and drama possible.
Breaking up is a messy business on both sides: The hard part is breaking up with as little hurt as possible - especially if you still will be seeing this person almost every day at school.

What advice do you have, or what stories can you impart, to help in this dilemma? What are some DOs and DON'Ts?
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Meeting Someone Online? Does it really work?
Social networking sites make it easy to meet people on line, but do online relationships really measure up?

Have you been in an 'Online Relationship'? How did it work out?
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