"The Dating Field"

ENTRY 7: 

Okay I'm no expert at dating but I think dating is about being with someone you aren't really in a full relationship with. When dating someone, you need to know that if you actually want to be with that person or if it's just a friendly hangout. You need to know if you want to go on with dating someone because if not, then you need to let that person know that it's nothing serious. If you do continue to date that person, then you need to talk about how far the relationship will go. You both need to treat each other right and care for each other.
http://teenspeak.org/2012/06/26/what-kids-need-to-know-before-they-start-dating/
http://www.livestrong.com/article/36010-dating-dangers-teenager/
Some expectations in a dating relationship is what you both expect in the relationship. You need to discuss the expectations you have for each other in the future. Sex is one of the main things that needs to be discussed in a relationship. When dating someone for a long time, you also need to know if that person is the one. I think that you should wait for marriage until you think about having sex. Teens should be highly alert of STDs and the consequences of sex. STDs are among the most infectious diseases in the US today. More than 20 STDs have been identified and they affect an estimated 19 million men and woman in this country each year. Gonorrhea is the second most commonly reported infectious disease in the US. More than 700,000 persons in this country get new gonorrhea infections each year. The most common symptoms of gonorrhea are a vaginal discharge or vaginal bleeding between periods. Untreated cases can lead to serious complications, including PID, ectopic pregnancy and infertility.
http://teens.webmd.com/features/teens-stds-get-facts