It’s great to have a girlfriend or a boyfriend!

What do you dream about – what do you wish for yourself?

A lot of us dream about finding someone who we will fall in love with and maybe want to marry or live with.

Good relationships often start with good friendships. It all develops step by step. It's OK to take things slowly and think about each step. Having a boyfriend or girlfriend can be so exciting and it's tempting to rush forward. Be sensitive and don't rush the other person into anything if he or she is saying, “I'm not sure”.

Some relationships might take off and become more serious while in others one or both people find this relationship isn't really right for them.

Remember

A good relationship makes you feel loved and supported. You will probably have similar values and interests. It's OK to have some differences in values and interests as long as you respect each other's differences. You both need space to do your own thing as well as having time to spend together. It is important to talk to each other about getting more serious so that both of you are clear about where the relationship is heading and what you expect from each other. Both of you should feel respected and trusted.