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Love advice for teens

 Today's generations think that they know it all. Well, technology has certainly provided a plethora of knowledge on their fingertips, but love is always tricky . Even adults sometimes fail and get themselves in trouble. It is always better to keep a few things in mind if you want to save yourself from a miserable situation. As a teenager, you're on a quest to experiment things and want to make your own memorable moments. However, right when our physical self is going through some biological change, there are chances that the desire to cross the line may kick-in and you may end up making some unforgettable mistakes. To be safe, listed below are some pieces of teenage love advice that you must keep in mind as you experience love. 1) Don't rush  Most teenager or young adults make mistake by rushing into things. " No matter how fascinating it may sound, but nothing positive comes out if you rush into thing. It is always better to take things slow" Cherish each step a...

HOW TO KNOW YOU ARE READY FOR MARRIAGE

 Your friends are pairing off, and you feel like it's time to settle; And you just giving in to peer pressure, or do you really want to marry your current partner? Check out these signs and see if you're ready for marriage. 1) You know why you want to get married These are pictures of  tuxedos and white dresses all over your Facebook feed-is that what you want? Do you just want to be able to say you've married, or do you really want to spend your life with your partner? Think about why you want to get married. What benefits will you get from marrying your partner, as opposed to continuing your relationship as it is? Ask yourself the hard question and make sure you're ready for marriage. 2) You're planning a marriage, not a wedding. Weddings are fun parties, a chance to see all your friends and family in one place. But is this why you're getting married? Do you just want to have a big party and be the center of attention? Weddings last several hours, but marriage...

DIFFERENT FORMS OF AFFECTION

 All human beings give and receive affection throughout their lives , although the forms of this affection can vary greatly. While we have feelings like fondness, caring and love for our family and friends, other relationships might elicit other feelings. Forms of affection also change as we develop, sometimes making it difficult to interpret how other people feel about us or how we should respond to affection in different contexts.  1) Familial Affection Most of us are lucky enough to have experienced some form of affection from our family members and returned that love and affection in kind. This is an important part of human development and provides numerous health benefits to both receiver and the giver of the affection, according to professor of health and family communication at Arizona state university. People who experience affection from their parents are also more likely to show affection as adults and raise their own healthy, affectionate children. 2) Platonic Affec...

LIMERENCE

 Limerence is a mental state of profound romantic infatuation, deep obsession and fantastical longing. The experience can range from euphoria to despair. Limerence is a term that was coined by ( psychologist)  Dorothy Tennor in "70" refers to the exciting feelings you get when you first meet someone. During this time we often just want more of that person- more time, more affection etc. It's an intense emotional arousal that leaves us craving for another person. Often people refer to this feeling as love at first sight. At first glance , limerence doesn't sound all that different from feeling in love. Infact, it doesn't sound negative at all to be that wowed by someone and adore them wholeheartedly. But it's important to recognize the distinction between seeing a person clearly do you can develop a relationship with them or if you're unintentionally reducing their complex person hood down to a manic pixie concept, shaped primarily by your hopes and dreams ...

TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS AMONG CAMPUS STUDENTS.

 Relationship can provide the necessary emotional support to help a student cope with the pressure of school or work. However, balancing a committed, romantic relationships with academic and occupational demands, can often lead to a conflict of roles. It is an inevitable and unspoken truth that most of university students will end up being in a relationship during their time at a university. According to a study by break the cycle, more than half( 57%) of university students who reports having been in a toxic dating relationship said it occurred in university/ college. Two main reasons for toxic relationships in campus are : students are often reluctant to confront others about aggressive or inappropriate behavior towards their partner..... Another major reason is because their peers may fail to recognize the warning signs and report more subtle forms of abuse. Since it is a possibility that many people in university will experience some form of unhealthy relationship, it is import...