a friend of mine used to give teenage girls this piece of dating advice: guys aren’t ripe to date until they’re 25 years old. however, it certainly made those girls think before allowing their hearts to be swept off of their feet by a teenage boy only to be hurt deeply later. dating is a good way to develop maturity and understanding of the sacrifice needed for a long lasting relationship. don’t do it to be cool or because other …
and just the mention of it to our girls can make them feel like slamming doors in our face because they’re sure they know it all. as moms we need to give our girls the knowledge to navigate relationships in a way that respects their boundaries, but also ensures that they have all the tools they need to avoid getting hurt. so, we do the next best thing, which is to talk all the talk and give our girls as …
if you’re worried this person will think you’re a dickhead for calling too soon, then 1) they sound a bit dim so maybe you shouldn’t call at all and 2) try to make a joke or gesture of it. doing it in person when you’ve not been together long prolongs the agony and makes or more of a drama than it needs to be. i know some people really love being kept on their toes for three hours solid but …
resiliency, self-respect, self-esteem, confidence, perseverance, and wisdom are the things to focus on instilling in your children, as these things will both help them to avoid pain and to recover from it quickly. what breaks my heart is to hear young women and men think that their lives are over when someone breaks up with them or doesn’t love them in return. the truth is that, out of millions of people, there are far more than one with whom wcan …
as much as i want that lucky girl to be the perfect girl for him, i also want him to be prepared for her. and always walk your date to the door at the end of the night. so the longer you date a person, the more you should get to know her. as nice as it is to hear good things, it’s even better to have them written down so you can reference back to them. i might point …