Teens' Guide to Dating: Expert Advice & Tips for Building Healthy, Happy Relationships & Everything You Need to Know About Crushes & Heartbreak: 2 (Teens' Guide series) - Softcover

Chilton, Kev

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1738414523 ISBN 13: 9781738414529

Publisher: PickWood Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

Dating is confusing — not because it’s complicated, but because nobody explains the basics properly.

What do you say first?
Are they interested or just being friendly?
When should you text back?
What if your friends get involved?
And how do you handle pressure without looking childish… or reckless?

Teens’ Guide to Dating is a practical, straightforward teen relationship advice book designed to help teenagers navigate dating, relationships, confidence, boundaries and emotional pressure without awkward lectures or unrealistic clichés.

Written by a former inner-city police officer who spent years working directly with young people, this guide focuses on real-life judgement, confidence, communication and safety — not gimmicks, pickup tactics or internet nonsense.

Inside you’ll learn how to:

• Start conversations naturally and avoid awkwardness
• Read signals and avoid mixed messages
• Build confidence in dating and relationships
• Handle peer pressure, rumours and breakups calmly
• Understand boundaries, respect and consent
• Stay safe online and in person
• Approach physical intimacy responsibly
• Recover from rejection without losing confidence

Whether you’re new to dating, already in a relationship, or trying to understand what went wrong, this teen dating and relationship guide gives clear, honest advice teenagers can actually use in real life.

No slang. No preaching. No assumptions.

Just calm, practical dating advice for teens and young adults — helping you make better decisions, avoid unnecessary drama, and build healthier relationships with confidence.

About this title

About the Author

Kev Chilton is a former inner-city police officer and detective who specialised in serious crime - but his greatest impact came from working directly with young people.Joining the police as a 16-year-old cadet, Kev soon focused on supporting young offenders, building trust through listening, mentorship and straight-talk guidance. He organised youth clubs, delivered school talks and created specialist juvenile teams aimed at helping teenagers change direction before their mistakes defined them.Drawing on decades of real-world experience, Kev now writes the award-winning Teens' Guide series, offering practical, honest advice for teenagers - and for the parents, carers and teachers who support them.He lives in Kent, England, and continues to work closely with families and young people.

Edition details

• Publisher: PickWood Publishing
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1738414523
• ISBN 13: 9781738414529
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 180