The Emotional Roller Coaster of Your Child's First Relationship
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After years of teasing them about a schoolboy (or girl) crush, your child has finally found love. Or, at least, the tween definition of it. Whether you found out from them or their Facebook relationship status, you aren't quite sure how to feel about the big news. On the one hand, you're excited for them to experience all the things that come with having a boyfriend or girlfriend — the first date, first dance, first kiss. At the same time, you're scared to see them deal with relationship downfalls — the first fight, the first breakup, the first heartbreak.
It's definitely a mixed bag, but we have the emotional breakdown to help you get through your child's first relationship (and all the ones that will follow).
When it's time for their first date, you get excited.
You're finally getting a glimpse at their guy or gal! Source: NBC
You remind them to behave as they leave the car.
You eavesdrop when they're on the phone.
And try not to squeal when you hear them say, "I love you."
After a few months, you decide to have "the talk" with your child.
Which is awkward, but successful. Source: Paramount Pictures
Despite all your concerns, you are happy that your child is happy and in love.
You console them, and remind them there will be others.
"There's plenty of fish in the sea." Source: Warner Bros.
Soon enough, the others come around, and you're forced to go through this all over again.
Source: Paramount Pictures