Healthy+Relationships

=What is a Healthy Relationship?= Healthy dating relationships should start with the same thins health frienships start with: good communication, honesty, and respect. Dating relationships may be alittle different because they may include physical ways of showing you care, like hugging, kissing, or holding hands. You may find yourself wanting to spend all of your time with your crush, but its important to spend some time apart, too. this will let you have a relationship with your crush and with your friends and family at the same time. =Tips For Having Healthy and Safe Relationships= =﻿What If I Feel Preasure To Do Something I Do Not Want To Do?= SAY NO!!!!! and if the person doesn't respect what your decision then you dont need to be with them... Saying no is hard thing to do but it is a helpful skill it keeps you out of situations you don't want to deal with. Are you ready to say no? =﻿When Should I Start Dating?= You should start when ever you are ready. Don't feel left out because your other friends are ready before you date when you feel comfortable. Some people are ready earlier than others and who knows you may not want to date till you're 20. [] [|http://www.kidshealth.org] [] [] []
 * 1) Get to know a person by talking on the phone or at school before you go out for the first time.
 * 2) Go out with a group of friends to a public place the first few times you go out.
 * 3) Plan fun activites like going to the movies or mall, on a picnic or for a walk.
 * 4) Tell the other person what you feel like doing. Also, tell what time parents/gardians want you to be home.
 * 5) Tell at least one friend and or your parents/gardians who you are going out with and where you are going. Also tell them how to reach you.