Conversations To Have With Your Teenage Daughter About Dating

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Relationships don’t determine your worth

It can feel pretty terrible when you’re the only one in your friend group who doesn’t have a boyfriend (or girlfriend). Allow her to share her true feelings, but without invalidating, reinforce the mindset that relationship status is not what determines a woman’s value. Encourage and assist her in pursuing her personal goals and interests, which can also offer feelings of fulfillment.