| As a young person, dating has unique challenges. My | | | | intimate in any way will inevitably lead to |
| teenage dating tips can help you navigate the pitfalls | | | | complications. If and when the relationship ends, the |
| of dating when you're a teen and make dating an | | | | hurt feelings and betrayal will feel much deeper and |
| adventure without getting you into unpleasant | | | | you may regret what you've done. It can also be |
| situations. Although many teens (maybe you?) think | | | | awkward to find things to say after an intimate |
| they know everything there is to know, dating is | | | | encounter, unless you're already very close |
| something that even most mature adults haven't | | | | emotionally, which takes time! |
| mastered. Here are some good teenage dating tips | | | | Dressing for Your Date |
| to get you started. | | | | Girls, don't dress for your date as though you're |
| Make a Good Impression | | | | auditioning to be an exotic dancer. You should be |
| The first date is when you have the best | | | | attractive and comfortable. Over-dressing or |
| opportunity to make a good impression. Dress nicely | | | | uncovering too much will give the wrong impression. |
| (kick it up a notch from a tee-shirt, your date will | | | | You want the young man taking you out to treat |
| appreciate the effort) and be well-groomed. | | | | you with respect, not be immediately thinking about |
| Tips for Guys | | | | your breasts. Remember, the most attractive asset |
| Here's a teenage dating tip for guys: always, always | | | | you have is your personality and sense of fun, not |
| go to the door when picking up your date. Greet her | | | | your body. |
| parents with respect and let them know when you'll | | | | After the Date |
| have her home. If there is a curfew for the young | | | | After your date, don't use overkill to make sure he |
| woman, make sure you get her back on time or a bit | | | | she is interested. If you start calling every day or |
| early - parents have a big say in whether a girl can | | | | several times a day you will sound like you're |
| go out with you again. | | | | desperate or a stalker. Trust me, neither one is |
| Tips for Girls | | | | attractive or intriguing. |
| Here's a teenage dating tip for girls: don't defy your | | | | Phone Etiquette |
| parents if they say you have to be home at a | | | | When you do call, identify yourself and ask if the |
| certain time. If you want to negotiate this after a | | | | other person has time to talk. It shows that you |
| few dates, that's fine. If your date has made a good | | | | understand they have other friends and activities and |
| impression on your folks, you'll be in a better position | | | | you aren't assuming they are available at the drop of |
| to negotiate based on trust. | | | | a hat for you. |
| One-on-One vs. Group Dates | | | | Don't Commit After the First Few Dates |
| One-on-one dates are great, but don't exclude group | | | | Don't assume one or two dates mean you are a |
| activities after your first few dates. First, you may | | | | couple in a committed relationship. This is perhaps the |
| risk ending up with friends who resent your girlfriend | | | | most important dating advice for teenagers I can |
| or boyfriend. Second, it's important that anyone you | | | | give you! Teenage girls especially seem to make this |
| date be comfortable with your friends or it won't last | | | | mistake. Dating is meant to be a period of time to |
| long. | | | | learn more about each other and see whether you're |
| Interact with Each Other | | | | compatible. An exclusive relationship should come |
| Remember to leave time for conversation on your | | | | farther down the line, after you've spent a significant |
| first few dates. Whether its bowling, tennis or some | | | | amount of time together so that it isn't based on |
| other activity, doing something allows you to interact | | | | initial physical attraction. |
| with each other, which is better than just sitting in a | | | | These teenage dating tips, if put into practice, will |
| movie next to each other without talking. Save | | | | make both you and your date comfortable so that |
| movies for a few dates later. | | | | you can relax and have a good time. They will also |
| Don't Move Too Fast | | | | go a long way in gaining the respect of parents, |
| Yes, your parents have told you this time and time | | | | which is very important in this stage of your life. |
| again. But I'm repeating it. Becoming physically | | | | |