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Over time you will meet lots of people. Remember that we're not all the same and you can't always get on with everyone.
Does your heart beat faster, your stomach feel queasy? Do you become tongue-tied? If so, it could well be love!
You might have met someone you really fancy, but how do you go about getting that all important date?
If you or your partner have talked about taking your relationship further you need to make sure that you both feel 100% ready.
As a teenager, your sexual feelings will start to develop. It's important to give these feelings time to develop and to know yourself.
Having a crush can mean you spend all your time thinking about one person, which can be really overwhelming. Spending time with your friends to help take your mind off your crush can make you feel much happier.
Being forced to marry someone against your will is wrong and doesn't have to happen. There is help if this is happening to you or someone you know.
Most people enjoy being single but can feel pressurised into getting a girlfriend or boyfriend.
There's no sure cure for a broken heart but knowing some ways to help you cope is always an advantage.
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