As you grow older and a good friendship develops into a romantic relationship, be careful to keep things on the right track.
In case you're not sure, here are six reasons to break off a relationship that has gotten off track:
- If you are being pressured in any way to take the relationship to a "physical" level, know it is inappropriate.
- If you are verbally, mentally, or physically abused in any way, get out of the relationship - quickly.
- If your partner doesn't show the spiritual drive and Christian attributes that you know are necessary to be strong for Christ, it's time to let go.
- If you feel used in any way for what you have, give, own, or provide, don't stay in the relationship. Be sure the person likes (or loves) you. Period.
- If you find the person to be a liar, don't stick around. Trust can only be built on truth.
- If the person breaks up with you, let go. Seriously. There are many fish in the sea, and you may have just gotten rid of "Jaws" so move on!
Source: Every Teenager's Little Black Book of Hard to Find Information
by Blaine Bartel.
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishers