Teen Love & Dating In Todays New World
When a teen gets zombied , their love interest all of a sudden reappears in their social media or messaging app. Alas, this is not real interest, as the term zombie implies —they may send a message or like a post — but it is usually a half-hearted effort and often results in false hope for your teen. Additionally, every relationship — if they last long enough — will inevitably involve difficult conversations or require conflict resolution. This is a great opportunity for your teen to learn effective relational skills for romantic conflicts. Research shows that holding hands with a loved one can help decrease emotional pain during difficult conversations. Texting can make it easier for an angered or frustrated teen to say harsh words that they don't really mean…