The Teen Survival Guide to Dating & Relating: Real-World Advice on Guys, Girls, Growing Up, and Getting Along

(Martin Jones) #1

LOVE VS. LUST................................................................................................. 41
He says he loves me and wants to have sex.. .43 I feel guilty about what I did... 44
How can we spend less time having sex?.. .45 Is he up to something?... 46


GETTING NOTICED............................................................................................. 47
How can you tell if someone likes you?.. .48 I’m too shy to talk to her!.. .49 My dream
guy already has a girlfriend!... 50


ASKING SOMEONE OUT..................................................................................... 51
I don’t have the guts to ask a girl out.. .53 What if she laughs at me?.. .53 How can
I find out if she likes me?.. .54 He only likes me as a friend.. .55 What do girls
REALLY want?... 56


WHAT MAKES A “GOOD”BOYFRIEND/GIRLFRIEND?......................................... 57
I’m having trouble finding my type.. .61 Am I too picky?.. .61 What makes a great
girlfriend, anyway?.. .62 Where can I find a boyfriend who will stay?.. .63 How come
some girls like guys who treat them badly?... 64


Chapter 3: Making Boyfriend /Girlfriend


Relationships Work............................................................................. 65


BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS.................................................................. 65
Honesty................................................................................................................ 66
I lied to my girlfriend, and I’m afraid she’ll find out.. .68 My boyfriend doesn’t know
that I’m part black... 69
Cheating (dishonesty).............................................................................................. 69
Why do I keep cheating on my girlfriend?.. .71 Is he cheating or not?... 72
I cheated on my jealous boyfriend... 73
Respect................................................................................................................ 74
My boyfriend calls me names.. .75 My girlfriend is always late... 76
Trust................................................................................................................... 77
I don’t know if I trust my girlfriend... 78
Jealousy (lack of trust).......................................................................................... 78
My boyfriend gets mad if I talk to other guys.. .80 My boyfriend has two girlfriends!... 81
Communication....................................................................................................... 81
I wish my girlfriend talked to me more.. .83 How come boys don’t talk about
their feelings?... 83

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