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Peer Education Program
Relationships
Tips for healthy dating
Be patient.
Keep your options open. The person you least expect just
might be the right one for you!
Be realistic. Don't expect too much from people. At the same
time, don't expect too little.
Take your time. There's no reason to rush things.
Don't become sexually active too quickly. Again, why rush?
Don't mesh your identity with your partner's. Be yourself.
He/she should like you for
who you really are.
Creative dating ideas
build a snow person
go sledding
cook a favorite recipe together
test drive a car
take dance lessons
exercise together
attend a sporting event with your free tickets
play the questions game
have movie marathons where you stay in your pj's and eat
popcorn
attend Maine Bound events together
walk around campus in the snow with hot chocolate
sing at karaoke nights sponsored by CAB
go to Wednesday movie nights in DPC 100
go swimming (indoor of course!)
go skating at Alfond during free skate hours
use your free Maine Center for the Arts tickets
paint, collage or draw
play board games
bake cookies
take a self defense class
put a puzzle together
fly a kite
Long distance relationships
Be respectful, honest and trusting
with your partner and yourself. Don't jump to
conclusions too quickly. Talk about what you're feeling.
Frequent communication is key. Send a random package
in the mail, e-mail daily, call during a busy day just to
say hello.
Bond! Get to the emotional intimacy stage where you
feel you can talk about anything and you're willing to share
things with each other. Play the questions game - ask
questions like "If in this situation, what would you do?"
and "What's one of your best childhood memories?"
Laugh a little!
It's
easy to misinterpret or misunderstand your partner's words
or actions when in a long distance relationship. Learn to
have a sense of humor when things aren't how they first
appeared.
www.creighton.edu/PeerEd
http://www.councilforrelationships.org
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