Dating
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I get it, you're entering into your teenage years and alot of things are changing. You hit puberty and your hormones and emotions start going a little outta wack and you may start taking an even greater interest in wanting to date and get to know other people on a different level. It is the general consensus of most people that the age of 15 or 16 is the best age to begin dating. This is due to maturity level, your hormones and emotions are more stable, you know more about yourself and you're more confident in who you are becoming, you understand boundaries, and you start paying attention more to character rather than appearance or giving in to peer-pressure.
Always talk to your parent/guardian about dating and when they think is the right time.
Things to consider
Character > Appearance
"Don't judge books (or person) by their cover."
Boundaries
Commitment
Honesty & Integrity
Good Communication
Trust & Mercy
Don't date or ask someone out just because your friends said you should.
Relationships are difficult
It's not rude to say "I'm not interested in dating right now." or "I'm not into you like that, but, I enjoy being friends."
Relationships should not be based on your emotions. Choosing to love someone is more than emotion.
Your partner is not your property. He or She is an unique person with different perspectives, schedules, goals, and boundaries.
Your relationship status isn't anyone else's buisness outside of your parent/guardian.
Everyone goes through break-ups and rejection. If they aren't interested they have the right to say no and if it's not working out, allow the other person to leave; even though it hurts.
If you're a friend of someone who just went through a break-up. Don't attack the ex. Be there for your friend.
Listen to your close friends and relatives. If they feel something is off in your relationship; listen to advice.
Your worth and value as a person is not dependent on being in a relationship. You always have worth/value.
Life will continue to go on, you'll heal, you'll use your coping skills, you'll talk it out with people you trust, and you'll get back to focusing your energy on other things that are important to you.
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