teen love

Crosspost "The importance of teen love is underrated." from /r/PurplePillDebate:

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"Adolescent romance is an important developmental marker for adolescents’ self-identity, functioning and capacity for intimacy." (Price et al., 2016)

A meta-analysis in 2019 byGómez-López et al. of over 100 research articles published over the last three decades proved that romantic relationships during adolescence made them happier,feel more satisfied with their lives, have fewer problems with mental and physical illness, show greater positive affect, and have better levels of self-esteem than single people. Romantic relationships also reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety and improved decision-making."Modeling analysis showed romantic relationships as a predictor of psychological well-being, having a positive link with positive interpersonal relationships and with life development".

"Adolescent romantic relationships promote lower rates of alienation and isolation, a better self-image, better future expectations, higher levels of self-esteem, and a greater level of commitment in later relationships."(Viejo et al., 2015)

Carver et al. (2003), Collins, (2003), Collins et al. (2009), Zimmer-Gembeck et al. (2006), Price et al. (2016), Connolly and McIsaac (2011), and Furman et al. (1999) all express the profound importance of teenage relationships, and how being unable to fulfill biological desires produce significant mental and physical harm in the long-term, and how it affects relationships during adulthood.

Till and Niederkrotenthaler (2022) explain that romantic and sexual relationships are "an essential and integral factor" that increases happiness, personal satisfaction, mental and physical health, and satisfies needs for social integration and support. Romantic and sexual relationships also reduce the risk of cardiovascular illnesses, suicidal ideation and behaviour, depression, and stress.

Adolescence is when a person is truly desired for whom they really are and not what they can provide, without factors like a job, living alone, having money / a place of their own / a vehicle, etc. coming into play.

Getting validation in one's formative years that one is sexually attractive positively affects self-esteem, self-worth, and self-confidence. It provides an incentive to keep improving oneself, and frees up one's mind to focus on other things.

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Posted by chocochococheese | 15 January 2023 | Link