Dating can be really stressful, especially when you have school, parents to deal with and boys you can’t quite understand. So to help, we’re offering some information that will guide you through dating, all put into a sequence of articles under the theme ‘Dating Teens Secrets For Teenage Girls: Dating For Teens Made Easy With These Great Mysteries Revealed’, highlighting the most important points. So let us start with the basics.
Before you start the dating game, think about what you’re expecting. Be realistic about what you want and be clear with yourself about what you can handle and what you can tolerate. You can make a list of what you want and don’t want, so that when you see some of these things you’d know how you feel about them.
Don’t be scared! Be who you are and feel comfortable with that, boys aren’t that confident, they just hide their feelings better. So know that you’re not the only one sweating over how you look, what you say and what you do. There is nothing that can happen in dating, that you can’t live through, so there is no reason to go crazy.
Be honest with the people you date and yourself. Don’t force yourself into anything you’re not sure about just ‘cause it seems like you should do it. You are the one that makes the decisions about what you’re going to do. Do not forget that, no one should tell you what is good or bad about you. Listen to advice, but in the end do not let anyone boss you around – you do what you feel like and that’s how it should be.
It has been said a thousand times and here’s it again – make the move! When you want something go for it. The worst thing that can happen is to save time thinking about whether someone likes you or not. Confidence is charming, so ask out the guy you like. Of course try not to come across as self-absorbed. Just show your crush you’re interested and wait for an answer.
Don’t forget you can trust your friends if you need a little help. Same goes for your parents. They can always offer some helpful advice or your friends can help with meeting someone you like. After all you can probably do the same for them. Be open about what they have to offer, sometimes the wildest ideas can do wonders.
Be cautious: there are dangers in dating. Some people may try to manipulate you, some may resort to violence (verbal or physical). There are a lot of signs that someone is using you for all the wrong reasons, so don’t let love blind you. Don’t be afraid to say ‘no’ or seek help if things get out of hand.
And last but not least – have fun! Forget the stress, forget the pressure, forget about what others think of you, and see the good stuff – meeting lots of new and interesting guys, getting to know them, some you might want to keep as friends and some you may want to be with. Anyway respect everyone and be open about their differences – the variety of individualities makes it so fun to meet new people.
So these are some of the basics, stay tuned for more info on dating, only for girls!
