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Enjoying time with each other ...
| Sex is not the only way to show how
much you care for someone. One of the most important ways that
you can show someone that you care for them is to just spend time with
them. Work on a special project together, plan special events or
outings, share your dreams, discuss opinions about the big things in
life, hang out with friends - build memories together!
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| How can I show I
care?
| So many times, it's the little
romantic things that really let someone know that you really
care. Celebrate your first meeting your first date, your first
kiss! Exchange hand-made coupons for a kiss, a dinner, a dance! Leave
each other special notes in lockers, backpacks, or cars. Hide
chocolate kisses in her purse or his backpack! Give a
flower for no reason at all. Write him a song, draw her a
special picture. Call her up just to say your were thinking
about her ...
Be supportive of each other in the bad times as
well as the good. When you share bad times the bond between you
grows even stronger. Be a "safe" haven - be a fan, be
supportive of dreams, really listen when she needs to talk, hold him
if he needs to cry. Search for answers to problems together. Talk
through misunderstandings. |
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| Other creative Ideas
to show you care?
| Walk barefoot
together in the grass.
Write notes on each other's
backs.
Exchange favorite jackets,
jewelry, T-shirts.
Invent silly kisses or other
demonstrations of affection that only you understand.
Snuggle on a porch swing.
Read each other's palms.
Massage each other's feet.
Play on a children's playground.
Pick a favorite song. |
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| Give
each other space ...
| Just because you are crazy about each
other doesn't mean that there aren't other people in your life -
family, friends, classmates... It is important to maintain your
relationships with other people in addition to the "love of your
life"! Be sure and spend some time with your friends.
This goes both ways - he needs a night with the "boys" and
she needs some time with the "girls"! Respect each
other's family time. Families are as diverse as individuals and
you may not always understand family traditions or customs. Be sure
and encourage some family time. It's also important for you to
spend some quiet time with yourself to think about things and stay in
touch with your heart. |
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| Here's something to think about . . .
| You don't have to have sex to show someone
that you care for them or love them. The "if you loved me,
we'd have sex" line is just that - a line! Remember having sex is YOUR
choice, it is not something you do to prove your love. Having
sex is a life-changing choice that can have life-threatening
consequences. Make your decision carefully! |
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