Starting a new relationship

Is it Love or just a passing fancy?

Is the person you're 'seeing' someone special?

Perhaps you're seeing more than one person or maybe you've decided not to see anyone at all!

Just look after yourself, don't be pressured into anything you don't want to do, and try not to hurt yourself or others!

If you are leaving your mates behind while you gaze starry eyes into the eyes of the one of your dreams, take a reality check! Who will be there for you if this falls apart?

Make time for yourself and your friends too!

Living Together

Living together is a big commitment and takes a lot of hard work and tolerance, whoever you are!

Don't jump into this without lots of thought.

If it's a love match, the joys of love will eventually have to be tempered by practical hassles.

If it's sharing with a mate or two, will the company compensate for any annoying little habits?

Why do you need to live together, is it a positive choice, or are you getting away from something else?

How will it work out financially and practically? Making a list of the pros and cons can often help you see more clearly...why not try it?

Are you living with a partner and having difficulties? You don't have to be married, or live with an opposite sex partner to contact:

Relate ~ Tel: (01534) 734980 or 0845 130 4010     www.relate.org.uk

Marriage Care ~ Tel: 0845 660 6000

Living Alone

About to live on your own? Freedom at last?

it can be great....or it can be really tough!

If you are under 18 (16 or 17) it's best, but not always possible, to get your parents permission to leave. if you don't you might find that they try to get you back home.

You might be in a position where your parents want you to leave home, and you might have no choice in the matter.

Budgeting for food, bills, rent, TV licence, fares, clothes and extras can take a while to get used to. Make a list of all the essentials and pay them first, then see what's left.

Make sure you only let people into your place who you really trust, and remeber that if visitors damage the property or annoy neighbours, you will be held responsible if you are the tenant.