The Truth About Dating, Love, and Just Being Friends: And How Not to Be Miserable as a Teenager Because Life Is Short, and Seriously, Things Don't Magically ... Studd, But We'll Get to That Later...

Chad Eastham, with his typical wit and wisdom for teens, brings much sought after advice on girls' favorite topics including dating, love, friendship, and other important stuff. Chad shines some much-needed light on these major issues for teens. Rather than let their feelings navigate them blindly through their tumultuous adolescence, Chad offers clarity, some surprising revelations, and answers to some of their biggest questions: How do I know who to date? When should I start dating? How should I start dating? Is this really love? And, Why do guys I like just want to be friends? Packed with humor that adds to the sound advice, this book will help teens make better decisions, have healthier relationships, and be more prepared for their futures. Just a few things girls will learn include: Five things you need to know about love; Eight dumb dating things even smart people do; Ten reasons why teens are unhappy; and Ten things happy teens do. Any teen can live a happier, healthier life: they just need to hear The Truth . Meets national education standards. **Chad Eastham, with his typical wit and wisdom for teens, brings much sought after advice on girls' favorite topics including dating, love, friendship, and other important stuff.** Chad shines some much-needed light on these major issues for teens. Rather than let their feelings navigate them blindly through their tumultuous adolescence, Chad offers clarity, some surprising revelations, and answers to some of their biggest questions: __How do I know who to date?__ __When should I start dating? How should I start dating? Is this really love?__ And, __Why do guys I like just want to be friends?__ Packed with humor that adds to the sound advice, this book will help teens make better decisions, have healthier relationships, and be more prepared for their futures. Just a few things girls will learn include: Five things you need to know about love; Eight dumb dating things even smart people do; Ten reasons why teens are unhappy; and Ten things happy teens do. Any teen can live a happier, healthier life: they just need to hear __The Truth__. INTRODUCTION....................V 1. WHAT'S UP, MILLEYS?....................1 2 DATING, FACTOIDS, AND QUARK-GLUON PLASMA....................13 3. DUMB DATING MISTAKES—THAT EVEN SMART PEOPLE MAKE....................34 4. WHAT TO EXPECT WHILE YOU'RE EXPECTING— A DATE....................52 5. LOVE AND OTHER CHEMICAL IMBALANCES....................65 6. JUST FRIENDS!?!....................87 7. WHAT DO THEY WANT, ANYWAY?....................109 8. CRAZY, DUMB, AND MIXED-UP FEELINGS....................131 9. MISERABLE TEENAGERS....................143 10. HAPPY TEENAGERS....................167 11. IT'S NOT OKAY TO BE DUMB....................188 12. THE PROBLEM WITH FALLING IN LOVE WITH MYTHICAL CREATURES....................213 13. WHY THIS BOOK COULD BE STUPID....................223 14. LOTS OF OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF THAT WE'RE FINALLY GETTING TO LATER....................239 NOTES....................243 Provides advice for teenagers on dating, emotions, personal relationships, and friendship