The Ones You Want to Forget, or at Least Not Admit!
Bad dates… we’ve all been on one. In fact, more often than not, people have a collection… a truckload of bad dates that is only rivaled by the same number of bad cars! And if there is some teenage dating advice you can take comfort in, it’s that you are not alone and your cringe-worthy experience will soon become a foggy memory; one to look back at and laugh with your friends. What you need to make absolutely sure of is that you never allow yourself to be put in a position where a bad date can turn into a very negative, even dangerous experience. There are abusive people out there and that flashy high performance vehicle with the stunning finish you’ve had your eye on may turn out to be toxic or even flammable. As long as you respect yourself and your boundaries and never put yourself in a position where will come in harm’s way, then bad dates will hopefully turn out to just be something to laugh about.
Teenage Dating Advice: Get Back in the Car!
So, what was it…?
Bad breath?
Ridiculous outfit?
Awkward conversation (or lack thereof)?
“Oh my gosh! Seriously? I wear a dress and he takes me to Taco Bell? His breath smelled like he was just there and he ate like a pig!” “Dude! I waited a half hour for her to get ready and then she spent the whole night texting her friends! What a waste of money!” Bad dates earn this title for a number of reasons. Either way, the end result tends to be the same; you both walk away from the evening on different roads and don’t look back. What you need to focus on is not letting bad dates distract you from your friends, family, schoolwork and other responsibilities. Get back in the car! Get back on the road! Maybe even pull over at a rest area! You will eventually find someone more your type and more respectable. Dating in your teen years is really just Research & Development to discover what works and what doesn’t work - Don’t throw in the towel after 10 miles just because of one or maybe even a few bad dates.
Bad Dates: Prevention Better than Cure?
While you are in the midst of heartache, it can be so easy to feel that you would rather have never met him or her in the first place. “If I had known that things would have turned out this way, I would never have gone out with him!” So, how can you recognize the warning signs, the traffic cones and even the barricade when it comes to bad dates? Are there lines on the road to prevent you from veering into oncoming traffic? Remember this teenage dating advice: it is always incredibly valuable to learn from your mistakes; after all, one fender bender in dad’s car means a lifetime of reminders! “Yes, Dad. I remember when I crashed your car fifteen years ago! Thanks for reminding me…again!” However, there are some bad dates you just never want to have to go through. And in these cases, prevention is always better than cure.
Teenage Dating Advice: When Bad Dates Become Abusive
Bad dates that make you laugh in hindsight are one thing… but bad dates that have a lasting effect upon your self-confidence and self-respect are another thing entirely. If you have ever felt abused - physically, emotionally or psychologically - then it is imperative that you follow this teenage dating advice: stay away from these bad dates. Tell your parents, your friends, your High School counselor or any one you may be close to. It is important that you surround yourself with a protective, nurturing and concerned friends and family. If you ever need any teenage dating advice, support or a place to pull over and take a breather, then don’t hesitate to contact Lisa@DatersEd.com