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Love

I'm in Love and Everything's Cool

I'm in Love!

Yes, it finally happened to me! I'm in love! This is so amazing! And the best part is that he/she loves me too! I am happier than I have ever been. Life is wonderful! Just whispering his/her name makes my heart start pumping and I get so excited I can't sit still. All I can think about is that incredible person I love. Nothing else matters except being with them or talking with them on the phone or dreaming about them.

You're in love. Congratulations! What you are experiencing is exactly what most people want for themselves. You are very lucky.

So what's the Problem?

There may not be one. Everything may be absolutely perfect. But sometimes people find it a problem to balance the "being in love" stuff with the rest of their lives. These intense new feelings of love are so overwhelming they can run right over you unless you are in the driver's seat. Here are some tips to make sure you are in control of your runaway emotions so that you are being really careful to make choices that are good for you.

The Balancing Act.

• Keep up with your homework and other responsibilities. If you fall behind you may need the weekends to catch up. Also, letting your grades or chores slip is a sure way to get your parents clamping down on your social life.
  
• Don't forget your friends. Just because you're in love doesn't mean you don't need them anymore. You do. And they need you too. You and your friends have been through a lot together. Don't shut them out now.
  
• Nobody can survive only on love. Eating and sleeping are necessary for staying healthy and mentally alert. Take care of your body!

Remember, life is a balancing act. Make time for all the things that are important to you so you can be a whole person. Happy and healthy.

If you need more specific help,
write to Hey Terra!

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