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[quote=Anonymous]I know there is a lot of threads about teen dating and "late bloomers" and so forth. But, wondering how you counsel -or if you do- your older teens who have not dated much or at all?

My 17 yo had a first date recently but it didn't work out after that (my DC called off a second date due to a very specific set of circumstances that are not relevant here and was right to do so). But overall, my kid has def been nervous and not confident about dating and making a first move, so to speak.

I'll be honest: this drives me insane. DC is smart, good looking, athletic, etc. etc. Though def on the more reserved side. By 17, I had no problems with the "we should hang out" type of comments with people I liked. If they didn't like me or whatever, BFD. It's a big world out there. I know DC sort of likes another person who has dropped some hints but that's going nowhere b/c of DC. (And before anyone accuses, this is me venting. I do NOT say this to DC. I just try to listen and encourage.) It's frustrating to watch DC sabotage these situations out of fear or whatever.

It's 100% not that I want some epic romance or whatever, or I even care about a serious SO. DC is a strong student and athlete and so is busy with and focused there. BUT, I'd like DC to be able to navigate relationships/dating on some level w/o fear, with confidence, etc. (reading the relationships board on here is terrifying-lol). And I'm worried about that going forward.

Just curious if you have any success encouraging your DCs who may be like this? There's really not anything I can do, I understand that rationally. But it's so hard to watch it (and listen to it).[/quote]

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