RELATIONSHIPS IN ADOLESCENCE: SEXUALITY AND FEELINGS
Surveys show that the age of first sexual intercourse for both boys and girls is around 17 years and 3 months (17 years for boys and 18 years for girls1 ), an average of 3 years after the first kiss. Sometimes the first intercourse coincides with a love affair (10% of girls and 7% of boys). In addition, by the time they reach adolescence, the first relationship lasts between one day and one month for nearly half of boys and girls.
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Is it worth talking about relationships?
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Is friendship between men and women possible?
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In a relationship, a man needs to feel that his attentions to the other are necessary, and a woman needs to feel that her needs are taken care of.
Many signs will tell you loud and clear that something is wrong. If these signs appear regularly, it could be an indication that your boyfriend is cheating on you.
However, keep in mind that there may be other reasons as well. He could be going through a stressful time at work; he could have gambled and lost money; he could have gone through a bad deal and is about to lose his job; he could have found out that something is medically wrong with him, etc. So give him the benefit of the doubt. Look for evidence before you confront him, even if all the signs that your boyfriend is cheating are there.
However, keep in mind that there may be other reasons as well. He could be going through a stressful time at work; he could have gambled and lost money; he could have gone through a bad deal and is about to lose his job; he could have found out that something is medically wrong with him, etc. So give him the benefit of the doubt. Look for evidence before you confront him, even if all the signs that your boyfriend is cheating are there.
When faced with difficult problems, men become uncommunicative in order to find the best way to help themselves. They will hide in their "cave" and come out as if nothing happened when things are better. Women like to speak up about a crisis situation so that others can figure out the best way to help them.
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