2. Sexual Communication is Key
Let’s be real, your first time was probably a bit of a mess. Your partner was unsure of where to put certain body parts, and you were too embarrassed to correct any mishaps. It might be a good memory, but there’s probably a strong chance the sex wasn’t terribly mind-blowing in the beginning. But if you two stuck it through the awkward long enough to fit in a few more trysts, odds are, you both eventually gave into your lack of experience and learned how to please each other properly. Good sex can’t be achieved without honest communication.
3. You Need to Love Yourself Before You Love Someone Else
When you’re young, your self-confidence is at an all-time low. Thanks to hormones, a grueling high school curriculum, a limited sleep schedule, and your family’s expectations, most teenagers suffer through a fair amount of angst before they come into their own. When you don’t value your own self-interests, it can be easy to fall into a pattern of prioritizing your boyfriend or girlfriend’s needs above your own. You can’t love someone else until you learn to love yourself, and a mutual self-loathing is a common reason why most high school and college relationships don’t last more than a few months.
