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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DC is in college now, but had quite a few dramatic high school relationships. And jealousy was a common denominator - sometimes on his side, sometimes on the other.

I tried to explain to him that dating at this age is really learning about yourself. Relationships are new, everyone is inexperienced, and emotions are high. 
You're going to make mistakes, your boyfriend/girlfriend is going to make mistakes, your job is to learn about yourself and what you like/dislike in a partner/relationship going forward. But overall, relationships at this stage should be value-add, making you happier, having new experiences, and becoming a better version of yourself. If not, it's time to end things.

In this situation, I would tell my son to trust his instinct that his feelings are justified, and help him find a way to end it amicably. Learning how to break up is a good life skill. Theres a book called "Necessary Endings" but there's lots of other books for men about breakups. [/quote]

Such good advice, thank you for posting!!![/quote]

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