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What is a good age rule for dating?

You +/- 2

What can you say at the end of the date when you don't want to go out again?

ex. It's been great getting to know you. I would like to remain friends.

What can you say at the end of the date if you want to go on a second sometime?

ex. "I had a really nice time. Maybe we can do it again sometime!"

I know at the end of a date people typically hug or kiss, but I don't want to. What can I do?

You can stand back and wave and smile. You can hold out your hand for a handshake.

I wanted this date to last 2 hours, but we can out of things to talk about after 45 minutes. What should I do?

End the date. There can always be another one

My boyfriend wants me to send him $200 through an online game, so he can come visit me. What should I do?

Do not send money over the internet to people. Talk to your parents or trusted adults.

T/F I should offer to pay for at least my half of the bill on a first date

True - The social norm of "the man always pays" is changing. We should offer to split the bill.

T/F My new girlfriend and I have been dating for 3 weeks now and I trust her completely with my whole heart.

False - trust takes time to build

T/F I need to know where my significant other is at all times.

False - this can come across as obsessive and feeling controlled.

If your date says a joke that you don't think is very funny, what should you do?

Polietly smile or laugh anyways. You can think about if your humor is compatible later

T/F Your crush isn't responding to your text/snapchat. They might be busy and you don't want to be annoying. You don't send another

True - sending two or more repeated messages can come across obsessive or annoying

You really want someone to ask you to the school dance. What should you do?

Ask them yourself, initiate a conversation with them about anything

Where are you probably not going to meet potential dating partners?

In your living room, playing video games, on the couch

Where can you meet potential dating partners?

Anywhere! School, work. groups related to hobbies or interests, shopping mall

T/F If someone doesn't like me the same way that I like them, then I can be rude to them and tell others to be too.

False

Give an example of a good "Getting to know you" question.

ex. What do you like to do in your free time? Are you more of a books or movies person? What kind of activities do you do after school?

How do relationships begin to form?

Through friendship, getting to know someone.

If you feel uncomfortable on a date and want to leave. Who could you call?

A parent or trusted adult

Give an example of a compliment you could tell your date.

ex. You look really nice tonight. I love your new sweater. You have a great smile.

Name two things that would be good to do before a date.

Shower, brush teeth, double check the time/place, make sure you have enough gas

T/F If I like someone, I should be mean to them by calling them names and making fun of their outfits.

False