Teen Relationships

[blueheaven]

I'm quite sure I'm not the only one who noticed this trend. Teens nowadays are getting themselves involved in relationships at a younger age.

Be it on the road, along the streets, in the bus, under void decks, I start to see a sight that alarms me. This might sound ironic coming from someone who is my age but I thought this might be an interesting topic to discuss.

Few days ago, I saw this young boy and girl walking down a walkway with their hands clasped in intimacy. He's definately not in the right age IMO to be doing that (uniform with shorts = not even sec 3). Yes, the advocates would scream that there's nothing wrong with a boy and a girl holding hands but if we exercise a bit of common sense, it is obvious what's going on.

I wonder what is the perception of being in love to the very young couple. To me, I find it morally right to only start dating when each is serious about it. Just imagine one day your spouse revealed to you that he/she once had been in 10 relationships before he/she came to you, how would you feel? This was the thought that occurred to me.

Just a few moments ago, I was reading Stomp's forum and came across this thread that was posted by a 15 year old boy asking for advice to win a girl's heart. And if this doesn't get you worked up, he had only known about the girl a week ago. Chances are that he's probably infatuated with her rather than being serious about starting a relationship.

I understand that teens have the urge for the opposite gender at that age and especially when you come across someone whom you know you just can't let go. Trust me, I've been though that age before although I wasn't interested in girls for some unknown reason. It is rather sad that the happiest relationships I see in campus are bestowed only onto those rational enough to see the big picture.

I've also got many friends who are troubled with break ups or attempts at getting someone's attention and this affects their personal well being. And on this, yes, I know because I've been through that process before (ok, I confess).

So what do you guys think of ###### relationships nowadays? Are they all just platonic?

*Please do keep this thread healthy

[Fishyfish]

Relax Blueheaven,

This is nothing new. Birds and bees are all part of the process of growing up.

How do you know if they are not serious about each other?

You yourself have been through that age and so you should know what's it like.

Breakups are also normal. Surely you don't expect every relationship to work out?

As for whether the ###### relationships are just platonic ..... you can't be serious right?