Advice for Teenagers in Love - Get the Straight Talk
April 5, 2007
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We’ve all felt it at one time or another. Remember those butterflies that would attack our stomach almost to the point of nausea whenever he or she walked by? We thought we would drop to the floor and die right where we stood. For those of you who are experiencing teenage love right now, the feeling is not forever and it is not fatal. The most important thing to remember about love during this stage of your life is to enter into it with a clear head.
As a teenager, your body feels like it is pulling you in every direction all at once. Puberty drives you crazy. It’s not easy for anyone. It’s a wonder those of us who are adults ever survived.
I won’t tell you that being in love as a teenager is not real love. That simply is not true. I will say that it won’t be your last “falling in love” experience so you don’t have to worry if you are one of those girls who crush on a guy that is totally oblivious to your existence. Teenage life is just the jumping off point. But, just like any other time in your life, there are no “do-overs”.
If you’ve met that special someone who likes you as much as you like them, take it slow. I know, I know-that’s what your parents say. Parents used to be teenagers, you know. Learn all you can about your love interest before you go beyond the kissing stage.
Don’t let the values that your parents have taught you fly out of your head with the first “I love you”. Everyone who says they love you won’t. Some guys and some girls are only after one thing-sex. If you are not ready for that step or you don’t feel like this person will stick around after you give them what they want, say no. You are in charge of your own body. If you let someone else rob you of that right, they will continue to rob you of it your entire life.
There are things out there that can kill you or ruin your life. Getting pregnant when you can’t support a child is unfair to the child, to you, and your parents. Contracting a venereal disease will ruin future relationships in your life. It doesn’t seem like it now, but one day, you will want to get married. Making poor choices as a teenager could end that dream or any dream if you contract something fatal.
The best piece of advice: Treat love with respect. Enjoy being in love without the pressure to go all the way. Use your head-it’ll save a lot of regrets later.
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