Not Being Tied Down

I recently read a Judy Blume book called Forever and in it, the parents made the teenagers spend a whole summer apart because they felt that they should see other people because they're so young.

I've always wondered about this. Why do some parents think that you have to have heaps of boyfriends (or girlfriends) when you're young and not just be commited to one guy(or girl)?

My mom tried doing that to be and my boyfriend but I told her I loved him and I wasn't going to do it
I think there scared that your going to start having sex and maybe get pregnant. . I think thats there biggest fear. And maybe thats a reason why they do it.

Yeah. That sounds about right...

I've never really had that problem with my parents. My mother used to get SO ANGRY when other guys would start calling me when I was going out with one particular guy. She always said that part of loving someone is avoiding situations where you might feel tempted to cheat.

Some parents also feel that by dating a variety of different people, you gain more experience and learn more about human nature. They feel that in this way you will have a better understanding when you make the choice of a permanent partner.
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And btw I think your mother is very wise with her advice about avoiding situations where you might feel tempted to cheat.

That's a good point Lydia. I guess before you settle down you have to understand how people are and be more experienced emotionally.

I guess, ever since I was a kid I always thought, I'm going to meet the right one, settle down and get married. Looking back at my dating experiences, it's not that easy after all. But I've learned a lot of things from my past loves. Stuff I can carry on for the next relationship.

But, I'm not really a dating-a-half-dozen-other-guys kind of girl. I've never "dated". LOL. I've always had one, steady boyfriend at a time. It's less complicated that way... for me anyway.

I have a serious bad habit of getting with a guy and wondering if they're the "one" and if il end up getting married to them or something. Apparently i take my relationships too seriously, so iv kinda laid back a bit but it would make my life easier if i could marry my present boyfriend i think! But yeh i always wonder what my "husband" will look like and everything..im a hopeless romantic