- To empower girls with confidence in relationships to stay within their boundaries, to have an understanding of what can help relationships to grow, to be positive, happy and last (where right).
- To help girls know how and when might be right to move on from a relationship and to deal with "being dumped" : dealing with emotions following a breakup, how to deal with having an ex and having a loss, rebuilding any lost confidence and finding happiness after the breakup.
- To help learn from the experience and what can be done with the learnings.
When it comes to dating, there is no such thing as a silly question. How are you supposed to know the answers to questions you've never needed to ask before? Teenage dating raises lots of questions, don't be afraid to ask someone you trust for advice.
Why are some girls really into boys?
Girls who are crazy about boys are often those who think having a boyfriend is really important as it gives them something that they are missing That might be an identity (e.g they get better known and maybe feel more popular as they are Ben's girlfriend), it may be to get some more attention (and that might not be because they are "attention-seeking" but they may just be lacking normal levels of attention from their parents, or their dad for example). Having a boyfriend can also give a sense of being more grown up or independent (it can be a reason to get out of home for a while).
Sadly, girls who are crazy about boys often don't think they are as important as having a boyfriend is.
Websites Offering Support:
Effective Steps
Contrary to popular belief, love does not always conquer all. Choosing to leave someone we are deeply in love with can be the hardest decision we ever have to make and yet, when a relationship causes us more hurt than joy. It is a decision that ultimately serves us well and the pain of parting must be seen as a price worth paying for the freedom to be truly happy in the future.
Sexpression:UK
is a student-led independant charity that empowers young people to make decisions about sex and relationships by running informal and comprehensive sex and relationship sessions in the community.
The website includes many topics and links to useful articles including:
WebMD
Love can take you to new highs – and new lows. You may have the strongest feelings of your life, which is great when things are good. But if things go bad, it’s devastating. Here are six dating tips to help you keep your head during this exciting time.
Books on this subject:
Mars And Venus On A Date: A Guide to Romance: 5 Steps to Success in Love and Romance
From first look and first date to first fight, breaking up and making up, the world of dating can be a minefield for the unprepared. International relationship guru, John Gray turns his expertise to the language and behaviour of dating couples. Asking questions such as:
-How should you act on your first date?
-How can you tell if your partner means what he says?
-Is this love or just lust at first sight?
John Gray helps new couples figure out whether they are partners for life or just enjoying a brief encounter. His approach will help both men and women play the dating game with its complex rules of etiquette and behaviour, and explains how to separate fact from fantasy in conversation, body language and future expectations. His humorous insight and practical advice will help young and old alike to reach closer understanding, love and commitment, and have fun on the way!
Social Skills: A Comprehensive Tool For Meeting New People, Overcoming Fear, Dating & Effective Communication
Do you feel that you are the awkward type when it comes to the social events? Are you struggling to enter into a conversation in a room full of people you are meeting for the first time? Have you just seen a person at the other corner of the room you like but cannot gather the courage to say hi? You don’t have to struggle, just follow the simple steps and techniques as outlined in this E-book. It is all about practicing and learning to take risks, having self-confidence, and learning the universal social norms as described in the chapters that follow.
The Girl’s Body Book
is here to help with expert advice, common sense tips, fast facts, and answers to all questions a girl might have. With changing emotions, friends, expectations, and bodies, some days it can seem like life is one big roller coaster ride.
