Back to school… an exciting time filled with friends, parties, new crushes, and dates. Dating, whether it be with a familiar face, or someone new, can be an exhilarating experience. From the “what to wear” to the “where to go,” going on a date can be both stimulating and panicky. Here are some tips to check out before going on your date…
- Dress in a way that makes you feel best about yourself.Â
- Be yourself!
- Make sure you let someone know where you are going and who you are going to be with.
- Keep your cell phone on you (if you need some help, or feel a little nervous, excuse yourself and call for back up).
- If you are over 21, keep an eye on your alcohol consumption (being drunk on a first date is neither flattering, nor safe).
- Trust your instinct… if something doesn’t feel “right,” chances are it probably isn’t.
- Know your limits: don’t feel pressured to go anywhere or do anything you are not comfortable with.
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There’s an amazing opportunity available for all you tweens (ages 9-14) out there! The first ever National Tween Summit is going on October 10, 2009. Tween girls from around the country and even the world are invited, and the best part is, its totally free! If you are 15 years or older you can still take part as a Teen Volunteer. Click here to check out more info or to register.
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Sheryl Cates, CEO of loveisrespect, National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline was recently interviewed by MTV in regards to Chris Brown’s most recent television appearance on Larry King Live. Click here to read the entire MTV article and view her thoughts on the subject.
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We have some exciting news! loveisrespect wants to give you all a chance to showcase your artistic talents! We are going to run a LOVE Mashup contest during the month of September where you will get a chance to submit your awesome creations for a chance to be featured on our website! You can submit entries by submitting them as comments on our blog or by emailing us at contact@loveisrespect.org. Click here to check out our contest page and get more info.
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