Becoming a teenage parent...

If you complete the sequence: school, career, romantic relationship before having a child, it is more likely that...

It starts with yourself and knowing your own worth; it also means accepting the opinions, values, boundaries, individual time needs of each person, and so on.

the center of a healthy couple relationship; power is balanced in the relationship

It is good; both people talk and listen; it is important to be able to say what you really think and feel

Telling the truth, keeping your word, being loyal, and being able to admit when you are wrong increases trust

It must be strong and both partners must feel secure

People who are dating recognize when they have conflicts and manage them without violence

People who are dating make decisions together and have give and take in the relationship; they share the costs of going out and having fun together and do things that are enjoyable for both.

base of the relationship

relationships by phone, text, or online

Couples usually have been dating regularly for a long period of time; they have made a commitment