A Beginner’s Guide to High School Relationship

1. Separate yourself from instant gratification

In the high school climate, it’s easy to get caught up with short-term relationships that bring instant gratification. Speaking from experience, these relationships aren’t much better than procrastinating for an exam. It might seem appealing at first to get into non-committal relationships that simply provide a status; however, you’ll find yourself spending much more time dwelling on what could’ve been instead of what happened.

2. Don’t make friends get into relationships.

Never look around for someone to date. It is always better to make friends for the sake of making friends instead of possessing the intent to date. High school is one of the only times in your life where you’ll have the opportunity to know a diverse range of individuals very well. I’d recommend you to take this to your full advantage. All in all, look for relationships with your closest friends. I guarantee that it will work wonders.

3. Don’t get lazy.

The demise of many high school relationships can be credited to laziness and boredom. This usually occurs after a few weeks, where life’s other commitments get in the way of the relationship. I would suggest building a routine and habits. Bring yourself over a tired night or a long day to spend time with your partner. Trust me, you’ll get a lot further.

4. Never drag it out.

The problem with social anxiety is that many high school students aren’t able to get what they want because they are scared to speak out. In the context of relationships, never feel pressured to stay with someone if you can recognize that it's not working. Dragging it out a few months more than it needs to be will inevitably cause more emotional issues, drama, and unwanted attention.