Young Teen Couple

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Young teen couples don't always know all the answers to the new emotions or dilemmas that can happen every day. That's perfectly normal, of course, and no one would expect differently. It's brilliant to know where to look for the answers, though, so both teens can learn and grow long after the relationship's over (barring the occurrence of a happily ever after scenario with marriage to your sweetheart).

Young Teen Couple

Starting Out

Whether you choose to play the field in high school or you find your high school sweetheart right away, dating is fun. The transition from dating to being a young teen couple can be tricky, but once you find yourself there, you're in for quite a few new experiences. You've got a lot to learn, but so does your partner, so embrace each other, embrace your path to knowledge, and have the time of your life.

Concerns for Young Teen Couples

  • Sex, protection, and disease: Even if you plan to abstain from sex until you're married, it's good to be informed and prepared on these topics. In most cases, sex education was probably offered at your school. If not, visit Real Sex Ed Facts for a place to start. The health department or your regular doctor can also give you information on disease protection (basically, stay protected!). You can also take advantage of birth control options at the health department.
  • Online predators: With online dating becoming more and more popular as so many sites keep popping up to unite you with your perfect match (or at least good friends), it's good to arm yourself with a dose of cynicism. It's good, that is, when it comes to meeting people from the Internet.

If you do decide to meet someone from a dating site (though these sites are usually for those 18 years of age and older, there are other sites that aren't designed specifically to be dating sites where you may meet someone), tell your parents where you're going, meet in a crowded place, and it's best to take some friends. This person may not be who they said they are.

  • Status: In high school, it's easy to get sucked into dating only within your clique. Broaden your horizons! If you usually date the jocks, return that shy nerd's smile. Who knows what you'll discover about yourself and your dating preferences if you branch out a little.
  • Balance: It's complicated when you're trying to balance a dating life, school, after school activities, friends, and work. Your school counselor can help if you need some pointers. Here are some tips for easing stress.
  • Broken hearts: In a perfect world, we'd all find our perfect mates right off the bat and never have to deal with the broken heart that comes with an ended relationship. Before you become half of a young teen couple, you should mentally prepare yourself for the possibility of that relationship ending. You may be the one who has to do the heart-breaking, or you may end up being the one who gets dumped. Neither place is very pleasant to be.

If you do find yourself depressed over the demise of a relationship, there are people you can talk to. Your school counselor is a great place to start.

  • Pregnancy: If you find yourself with an unplanned pregnancy, Planned Parenthood can help you get what you need. You may also be surprised by the amount of help your parents will be willing to offer once you work up the courage to tell them. It will be a hard road, regardless, but remember that you do have options and deal with the pregnancy in a mature manner.

Answers to Your Questions

You may not always want to ask your parents everything about your budding relationships, and no one will probably blame you if you admit it. However, your friends may not know the solution to your problem either. So whose help do you seek? Advice online can be helpful, but don't forget about your parents as they can help you. Also consider asking a doctor, a counselor or a teacher for help.

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Hope that every young couple would read this account for them to know ALL ABOUT the real things in life.

-- Contributed by: edz

Hannah,

Check out what our dating coach said to these readers:

-- Contributed by: Debbie Vasen

Jessica,

There isn't a set way to tell which way your relationship is going. What I would recommend is talking to your guy. Take some time to really discuss your feelings about your relationship. That will be the best way to tell what is up with the two of you.

-- Contributed by: Debbie Vasen
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