Do you have a "type" of person you're especially attracted to, a certain look or personality that always makes your head turn? We may find ourselves often attracted to certain characteristics... but then may end up in a relationship who's totally different than we'd expected. (Hey, that's part of the fun and excitement!) But what to do when we have nothing in common with a partner's fantasy guy or girl at all?
Not my boyfriend's "type"?Find out how Scarleteen users handle long-distance relationships.
Long Distance RelationshipsI'm sure we've all seen articles such as these about MySpace and other social networking sites. It's all over the news, and people are bombarded with news of internet predators. The Internet can be a dangerous place for teens if proper caution isn't taken. This certainly isn't all propaganda. Parents should know what their kids are up to, but where do you draw the line?
Safety online - Are parents going too far?Read some answers to common questions about relationships that Scarleteen users have asked.
Relationships FAQRead some answers to these questions: "How do you choose your romantic or sexual partners? How much of an active choice does it feel like for you? When you do, do you feel like both of you are choosing, or that only one of you is?"
How do you choose a partner?How do you approach someone you like? Find out how Scarleteen users have tackled this problem.
Approaching someone...of different difference opinions and experiences when it comes to saying those three little words with a lot of (unnecessary?) hangwringing attached. "I love you." When do/did you say this and/or why didn't/don't you?
I Love YouRelationships can come with complications. Discussion about when it really is the "right time" to leave a relationship.
Should I get out now?13 & 16, 17 & 25, 19 & 38? Do you have a (much) older (or younger) boyfriend, girlfriend or crush? Here are some good questions to ask yourself when your partner is markedly older than you are to see if it does matter, and more importantly, if it's really okay, balanced and healthy.
Age-disparate basics ("Does age matter?")What happens to romantic relationships after high school or some other transition? Has yours soared like the Spirit of St. Louis, sank like the Titanic, or fallen somewhere in between? When do you know it's time to give it up, or there's still room for work? Discuss with everyone and help us get ideas for an upcoming article!
What happens to relationships after high school?