Pressures Of A Teen Relationship

Question 1

What are common pressures in a relationship?

Answer 1

Pressure to change
Time management issues
To become sexually active

Question 2

What is the pressure to change?

Answer 2

Personality and behaviors can cause conflict

From wanting to make the other person happier, appear more attractive, and avoid losing the rela.

Question 3

What are time management issues?

Answer 3

Increased time dating may interfere with other aspects

Schoolwork, home responsibilities, other relationships

Question 4

How can you compromise, but not change?

Answer 4

Compromise on behaviors/activities

But do not change your personality or nature

Question 5

How can you keep an even perspective?

Answer 5

Spend quality time with your new partner

Reserve time for other relationships, yourself, and your responsibilities

Question 6

What is sexually active pressure?

Answer 6

May be greater if the person is older or if friends are sexually active
Poses risk to emotional and physical health

Question 7

What is “It’s alright to abstain”?

Answer 7

Never feel obligated and feel as if you owe anyone anything

Question 8

What are strategies to abstain from sexual activity?

Answer 8

Go on group dates, discuss feelings honestly, confirm shared attitudes, and focus on friendship