The more you work on being happy in your own relationships, the better role model you will be for your teenager. The added ebenefit is more fun in your own relationships. What a wonderful win-win situation.
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Your teen is watching even when you think he/she isn't. You are his/her first role model when it comes to relationships with the opposite sex. Do you and your spouse/significant other have fun together? Do you enjoy each other's company? Do you fight fair? All of these things will influence your teenager's relationships with their dates.
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