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Being in a relationship can be wonderful and rewarding, but sometimes it can also be a confusing or worrying time for many of us. Being with someone requires respect, compromise and communication about our feelings.

But sometimes it is easy to forget how much time, patience and commitment we need to put in to make the relationship work.

With advice and support on relationship matters like going out with someone, having sex, moving in with someone and getting married, this section covers a range of topics including some of the emotional aspects of being in a relationship.

Every relationship is unique and there is also no hurry to get into a relationship until you feel you are ready.

Don't forget, you have the right to make choices in relationships and should not be made to feel pressured to rush into anything.

Remember, your feelings are what matter the most and if you need help and advice, always approach someone you trust to voice out your concerns.

Organisations

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  BBC The Surgery - Your World

  The Surgery aims to be a useful source of clear and frank information for teenagers about personal issues such as relationships, puberty and health.

  www.bbc.co.uk/switch/surgery/advice/your_world/

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  MEIC

  Information, advice and support for your life. Free. Confidential. For you / Gwybodaeth, cyngor a chefnogaeth i dy fywyd. Am ddim. Cyfrinachol. I ti.

  www.meiccymru.org/

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  The Site - Love & Relationships

  Information on Love & Relationships

  www.thesite.org/sexandrelationships

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  BBC Slink - I love me

  Fun quizzes and information on relationships and lots more

  www.bbc.co.uk/slink/iloveme