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Have you (the TIO staff) ever had sex without being married? [ view ]
Why can't teens have sex before marriage? [ view ]
I thought my boyfriend loved me because I mean he acts as if he does. We are having sex but I feel as if that's all he wants, and I am scared to tell him I don't want to do it all the time because of his temper. He was my first. What should I do? [ view ]
My boyfriend and I have been going out for over a year. We've had sex, but now I'm feeling that this is not what I want. I thought I was in "love" but I know that its not now. What can I do? [ view ]
Why do boys leave when they get girls pregnant? [ view ]
I am kinda afraid about going out with someone because they might want to have sex. What do I do? [ view ]
My parents want me to stop seeing my boyfriend. [ view ]
Is anal sex a good alternative to vaginal sex? [ view ]
How far is too far? [ view ]
Sex = Love [ view ]
My friends are trying to talk me into having sex. [ view ]
Why does it seem okay for guys to have sex, but girls get labeled? [ view ]
How old should you be or how long should you date someone before you have sex? [ view ]
How do you know if its really love? [ view ]
 

Ask yourself these questions:

  1. Am I a better person when we are together or do I have to pretend to be someone I'm not in order to keep their attention?

  2. Are the decisions that we are making in our relationship helping me or hurting me? (Consider emotions, physical health and future goals)

  3. Am I asking this question to give myself an excuse to make a bad decision based on emotions and not my best interests?

Here's a good test...have a discussion with the person about what your boundaries are for the relationship (Let him/her know that you are not having sex until you are married. Then wait... If he/she leaves the relationship then he/she probably just wanted to take advantage of you. If he/she sticks around and doesn't pressure you, they might love you.

True love is not a feeling, but a "choice" to put the needs of someone else above your own and to always be looking out for their best interest. Think of all the people in your life who have proven their love to you over the years (mom, dad, grandparents...). How did they demonstrate that love? Did their love have more to do with feelings or actions? Feelings are a great part of every relationship, but when they are mistaken as "love", people make a lot of really bad decisions.

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