Choose partners you can be yourself around without feeling pressured.

Being a Teen: Everything Teen Girls & Boys Should Know About Relationships, Sex, Love, Health, Identity & More

Healthy teen relationships are built on a framework of mutual respect and individual identity. According to Child Mind Institute and HealthyChildren.org , key traits include:

Communication is the most critical tool for navigating these years. Resources like offer practical "straight talk" on these topics. For Teens:

Valuing each other’s interests, time, and opinions even when they differ.