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Navigating the Complexities of Dating: Attraction, Expectations, and Boundaries

Dating can be filled with both joy and challenges, from understanding sexual attraction and companionship to managing high expectations and the pressures of perfection. This guide explores the various aspects of dating, including the importance of seeing each other as equals and the pitfalls of infatuation, jealousy, and dependency. It offers helpful insights on maintaining healthy boundaries, dealing with concerns about sex and relationships, and making informed decisions that can have long-term consequences. Learn how to navigate this intricate landscape while striving for authentic connections.

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Navigating the Complexities of Dating: Attraction, Expectations, and Boundaries

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  1. Dating ch 10

  2. Why Date? • Sexual attraction • Fun. • Ego Boost • Getting out of ourselves • “the thing to do” • Companionship • The joy of give and take • Finding a marriage partner

  3. Friendship between gendersthe guidelines: • See each other as humans first • View each other as equals • Look beyond gender stereotypes • Refrain from sexual relations

  4. Pressures and Problems of Dating

  5. The pressure to make it perfect • High expectations • Concerns about being attractive • What to do? Where to go? • Problems with romance • Infatuation: superficial, over powering, fickle, short-lived • Particular hurdles • Jealousy, dependency, exclusivity

  6. Dating and Sex: Decisions with Consequences

  7. Premarital sex: why & Why not? • Valid reasons? • I may lose him if I don’t have sex with him • We just got carried away • I won’t be a woman until I’ve had sex • Once we start drinking, forget about self-control • It we’re in love isn’t it okay?

  8. Why? why not?… • What’s the big deal about putting on the brakes? Sex is what makes life interesting. • Most of the people I know are doing it. • She’ll think I am gay is I don’t • Sex will prove we love each other. • It’s okay because we’ll get married if I get pregnant.

  9. Long-term consequences • Pregnancy • STDs • Diminished relationship

  10. Letting Goof a romantic relationship • When boundaries are crossed • When is it going nowhere • Be upfront and honest throughout • Periodically talk about your relationship • When you think you should let go talk to a trusted friend who knows you both • Break the news in person • Let go as friends, but LET GO.

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