No matter what era you grew up in, chances are you look back at teenage dating and relationships with a certain amount of trepidation. Sure, it may represent an exciting time of growth and new experiences, but it undoubtedly also conjures feelings of self-doubt, awkwardness—and likely rejection.
Flash forward to today’s teens and you’ll need to add such complicating factors as online dating, social media, navigating the brave new world of the LGBTQ+ scene … the list goes on. It’s enough to make a kid want to bury his or her head under a pillow until their teens have passed!