Dating/Relationships
Dating Strategies
- Date and hang out with like-minded people.
- Look for friends instead of serious relationships.
- Become friends before going out.
- Have boundaries and stick with them.
- Have planned activities and stick with them.
- Dress attractively, not seductively.
- Keep your clothes on, all the way-all the time.
- Don’t lie down with your date.
- Stay in groups.
- Don’t stay in a house without adult supervision.
- Set a reasonable curfew for yourself if you don’t already have one.
- Avoid movies with strong sexual content.
- Make sure your parents meet everyone you date.
- Always let your parents know where you are going.
- Avoid being alone with your date.
- Stay away from drugs and alcohol.
- Date people your own age, or near your age.
- Never try to prove your love with physical involvement.
- If you’ve made past mistakes, forgive yourself and start fresh.
- Be proud of your stand to be sexually pure.
The information on this website is for general educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for professional counseling. If your situation is an emergency, please call 911.