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Relationships

Dating, boundaries and real-life connections

One minute it’s great, the next minute it’s - complicated. Whether you're dating, redefining boundaries or trying to communicate better, this space can help you navigate it all.

   

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Dating

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Toxic relationships
Your guide to toxicity, gaslighting, psychological abuse, and unhealthy relationships.
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How to be respectful and respected
Do you know what respect looks like? Learn why respect is the glue that holds your relationships together.
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What you need to know about sexting
You’ve probably heard of sexting. It’s when you send or receive a message or image that has sexual content like a nude picture, sexy words or a video.
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Dating
Relationships, dating or hooking up... there’s a few important things to remember
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Coping with a break up
Break ups can be tough! We’ve got some tips to help you cope
Life, Identity & More
Could I be pregnant?
Worrying if you’re pregnant can be a really stressful time. We offer you info and tips on what to do in this situation.
Relationships
Why you need to know about safe sex
Sex can be fun, but it can have serious risks. It’s important to protect yourself.
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What is Consent?
Consent is important for any sexual activity. But what exactly does it mean?

   

Friends

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Being assertive and setting boundaries
Dealing with friends, fights, fallouts and more? Here's our top tips for improving your social and communication skills.
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Dealing with Peer Pressure
It can be hard to stand up to peer pressure. We’ve got tips to help you out
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Fights with friends
Sometimes friendships can have problems and it can be hard to know what to do. We’ve got some tips to help you out.
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Making friends
Making new friends can be harder as we get older!

   

Family

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Dealing with family rules
Family rules can play a role in your life even as you grow older, especially if you’re still living at home.
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Family relationships
Learn more about how to overcome family challenges and to strengthen family relationships
Mental Health
How to cope with losing a loved one
Grief can be tough to cope with, but there are things you can do to help ease the pain.
Relationships
Talking with your parents
Having a hard time talking with your parents about an important issue? Check out these tips.
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Ways to deal with conflict
Conflict can happen in any situation. Learning how to deal with it well can keep your relationships on track.
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When parents separate or divorce
Adjusting to parents splitting up can be rough for the whole family. We’re here to support you through it.

   

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