Dealing with a Breakup
May 21, 2008
For every relationship you have, there will usually be a breakup. Having recently gone through one myself, I’m experiencing all those sad, mixed feelings. Read more
That Little Voice Inside You
May 3, 2008
This should be a precursor to every dating tip. Above all else, don’t ignore that little voice inside of you. You know, the one that quietly whispers, maybe he isn’t the right guy. Or the one that makes excuses for his rude behavior. Read more
The Yellow Dress
April 28, 2008
Did you know that over 1 in 4 relationships have some type of violence whether it is verbal or phsyical? One study even suggested those numbers where were even higher. It’s never ok to be put down. If you, or your friends, are the victim of phsycial or verbal abuse, it’s important to get help. Read more
Get a Guy by Being Yourself.
March 22, 2008
I think girls are tired of trying to be perfect. Girls are tired of trying to be the perfect size, have the perfect hair, and wear the perfect clothes. What if girls were able to just be themselves? This can feel impossible at times, especially when you feel different than everyone else.
What I mean by this is that you should do the things you love doing in order to bring a smile to your face. Do you love soccer? Dancing? Scrapbooking? Playing guitar? Hanging with friends? Whatever it is, just do it.
You will feel happier and be happier, which will shine through. And when it’s the right time, you will find companionship in someone who also likes those things or respects what makes you, you.
Dating Advice: Staying Safe
March 15, 2008
Make sure that you are in a relationship that is emotionally and physically safe and supportive. This means that your guy doesn’t put you down, call you names, push, hit, or hurt you in any way. He also doesn’t coerce you into having any kind of intimate contact that you are not comfortable with.
Dating can feel like an incredible high at times. Sometimes there can be intense feelings of butterflies in the stomach, attraction, or just wanting to be near that person. Be smart. Don’t let your physical attraction and your hormones trick you into a relationship that is not safe.
If you think you or a friend are in a dangerous relationship be sure to visit www.loveisrespect.org for safety resources.
Don’t Forget Your Girlfriends.
March 13, 2008
When we start dating, it’s easy to forget to make time for our girlfriends. Remembering is important for so many reasons.
For starters, it gives you balance and perspective to hang out with people in addition to your boyfriend.
Second, you don’t know how long that guy is going to be around. If you only spend time with him, your friends may feel left out and may not want to take you back as a friend if you and your boyfriend break up.
Stress and Dating
March 12, 2008
Dating and the awkward moments leading up to it can be very stressful, whether you are in pursuit of someone, being pursued, or just feel lonely for not having a guy. Wherever you are in this process, don’t let this stress you out.
Focus on the positive things in your life. Think about all of the things you have going for you. Try to do the things you love doing! It sounds simple, but we don’t always allow ourselves this simple pleasure.
Too often, I looked to my boyfriends to tell me I was good. I wanted to be loved by someone else and thought that would make me acceptable. This was the wrong way to go about discovering my strengths, and I spent many years missing my power.
Who Needs a Boyfriend, Anyway?
March 11, 2008
Why do we buy into the idea that if we don’t have a boyfriend we’re not any good? Sometimes we’re so desperate to have a boyfriend we will accept anyone, even when he puts us down or has nothing in common with us. Why is there always so much pressure to have a boyfriend? Is our value really determined by who we date?
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Am I Cool if I Don’t Have a Boyfriend?
March 9, 2008
Do you believe you’re still cool if you don’t have a boyfriend?
This is so important to believe, because if you feel that you must have a boyfriend to be cool, then you will either date the wrong guy in hopes of being cool or feel miserable because the right guy hasn’t come along.
This sets you up for failure from the beginning! Remind yourself often that you really don’t need to have a boyfriend to be cool or to be loved.
The relationship starts with you. Develop yourself first. Figure out what you love to do and the right person will come around at the right time. For example, do you like to play soccer? Paint? Dance? Sing? What are your special talents?
