Alright - so I know I want to wait. How do I tell the guy/girl I’m seeing that I won’t have sex with him/her?
This can be the trickiest part of a relationship, especially if you think the other person expects a certain level of physical intimacy. Remember: no one has the right to expect anything physical from you, no matter what. To avoid getting in dangerous waters with your significant other, you need to have clear communication about your boundaries and standards as sexual feelings can be very powerful. As difficult as it might be to start the conversation, you need to be upfront. If things start to get physical, take that cue to tell the other person that you really like him/her a lot and you’re having a great time, but you’ve made a decision to wait to have sex and you need person to respect that decision.

I’m only a Junior, why do people bother me about what I’m going to do next?
Sometimes it does seem like a lot of pressure, but your junior year is an important year to think about whether you will be attending college or not. There are SATs, scholarships, financial aid, and school selections among other things to think about. There are other choices to think about as well:

• Learning a trade such as electrical or plumbing
• Travel
• Work
• Military
• Service programs such as AmeriCorps

Why do you bug me so much…grades, what I wear, who I hang out with?
Because I care about you.