What do you really want and need from a relationship?  Are you getting it? Or have you had your heart broken?  Maybe even felt used or taken advantage of verbally, physically or sexually?  Could you possibly even categorize it as an unhealthy or even abusive relationship?  Maybe it left you with an unwanted sexually transmitted…

The question is…. are you ready to date and be in a relationship? Don’t think of it as having to be a specific age like at 14 or 15 you’ll magically be ready, because everyone matures at a different pace.  But these might be some questions you’d want to ask yourself in order to really…

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, February is often known as the month of love.  Most teens desire to be in a healthy relationship someday, if they aren’t already, but all relationships have their ups and downs. So how can you tell if you and your crush are in a healthy relationship that can last…

Love is in the air… seashells in your hair, time to enjoy the summer without a care! Ok, so I’m not really a poet. But Summer is an exciting time to enjoy your friends, be carefree, have fun… maybe hang with a new crush!  Here are some guidelines to help you prepare: 1. Prepare for…

DO: look for someone you feel comfortable with, this means: You can be yourself around him/her. You can have different opinions on something, and know that it’s okay. You trust each other when you’re not together. You aren’t pressured to do things you don’t want to do. (This definitely includes sexual things, but also other things, like…

  Friendship is one of the most consistent and important elements of our relational world. We cannot thrive without them, yet none of us ever took a class on how to establish healthy friendships. We learn by trial and error, getting hurt and hurting others along the way. I think back to my days in…

Sexual violence is any sexual activity when consent is not freely given. Sexual violence can impact anyone of any age, any gender, any sexual orientation. And it’s very common. According to the CDC, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men experience sexual violence during their lifetime. 1 in 3 female rape victims report that…

“Boundaries define us. They define what is me and what is not me. A boundary shows me where I end and someone else begins, leading me to a sense of ownership. Boundaries help us keep the good in and the bad out. Setting boundaries inevitably involves taking responsibility for your choices.” -Henry Cloud, Boundaries. I love…

Do you ever wonder if you’re in a toxic relationship?  Maybe you’ve been there, or know someone who has. Maybe you find yourself in a dating relationship in which things aren’t the way you had hoped. Maybe the disappointment has just started settling in — or maybe you’ve been struggling for awhile. Maybe you’ve even spent your…