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 by him. This can be confusing. Help her date smart. Don’t let her physical attraction and her own hormones trick her into a relationship that is not safe. If you think she is in a dangerous relationship be sure to visit the website listed below for further safety resources.
Tip #4 Don’t let her forget about her girlfriends
When teens start dating it can be very easy to forget to make time for their other friends. It’s important to make time for girlfriends for many reasons. For starters it gives her balance and perspective to hang out with people in addition to her boyfriend. Second, she doesn’t know how long that guy is going to be around. It may be difficult to convince her of this, but make it easy for her to hang out with her girlfriends. And, finally, gently let her know that if she only spends time with him, her friends may feel dissed and may not want to take her back as a friend if she and her boyfriend break up.
Tip #5 Teach her to listen to her gut
This should be a precursor to every tip mentioned in this article. Above all else, help her to never ignore that little voice inside of her. You know, the one that quietly whispers, maybe he isn’t the right guy. Or the one that makes excuses for his rude behavior. Make sure that your daughter knows there needs to be 100% respect both ways in the relationship. Ask her, how does she feel when they are together? Does she ever feel disrespected, hurt, or second class? If so, it’s probably time to rethink things, listen to her gut, and get out of the relationship.
Tip #6 Don’t let this stress you out!
Dating and the events leading up to it can be very stressful both for you and your daughter! Whether she is pursuing someone, being pursued, or just feels lonely for not having a guy. Wherever both of you are in this process, don’t let this stress either of you. Focus on the positive things in your lives. Help her to think about all of the things she has going for her. Help her make time to do the things she loves doing!
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