Whether you call it dating, hanging out or hooking up, here's information about the ways we can intentionally seek to get to know each other, particularly with an eye towards sexual or romantic connections.
Dating
- Heather Corinna
I thought you might appreciate hearing from another guy on this one more than from me, so I asked one of our favorite sex educating dudes, Justin from Bish Training, who has been a youth worker for 15 years, who's been working in sexual health and advice for nearly 10 years and who, from what I can...
- Heather Corinna
Long story short? You asked her. She says she doesn't. So, you either believe her or you don't, ultimately. She also seems to be expressing great frustration and distress that you're not extending trust to her and believing what she tells you. We can trust someone whether they're right next to us or...
- Heather Corinna
- Karyn Fulcher
Are you at a point in your life and relationship where you're considering moving in with a partner? We've got the scoop on some things to consider, talk through and get going in advance to be sure that if you make the move to shack up, it's a good one.
- Heather Corinna
Does your relationship need a basic checkup to be sure it's healthy and well? Here's a list for doing just that.
- Heather Corinna
You probably hear the term "healthy relationship" a lot. But what does that mean, and how do you create -- and keep building -- one of those?
- Lena
Hi aroplane, I'm sorry to hear that your long-distance relationship is causing you so much pain. It sounds like the two of you both really love and just downright like one another, and time has told you that those feelings are really strong. The one and only but huge challenge is the distance...
- TheTasteOfPurple
One teen's experience with loving in plural.
- Lena
Hey kk17, Welcome! Your question is actually just as Scarleteen-appropriate as one more specifically about sex, because it's related to your sexuality, your interpersonal relationships, and emotional well-being. We're glad you asked! I attended a same-gender educational institution, albeit it at the...
- Lena
I am glad to hear that you and your boyfriend are happy together. Finding a great partner can be a rare and wonderful occurrence, regardless of age! I have been mulling over your question for a couple of days and have a few thoughts to share. I will start by saying that I support your relationship...
- Lena
I will start by saying that, as confusing as this situation may seem right now, you have a really good head on your shoulders: You know who you are and what you're interested in, and seem OK with it. That right there is fantastic, because it's something that many people of all ages continue to...