We’re in high school and we are figuring out who we are as well as what we want to be.

Commitment is the promise or decision to stick by the other person through the ups and downs of a relationship.

This becomes a problem in a relationship when it’s one-sided.
One person may want to be in the relationship long-term, while the other person only wants something for right now.

They do not reciprocate the same feelings or are not ready for everything that comes with a relationship.

You may be thinking what comes with a relationship.
The truth is that relationships are definitely fun, especially in the beginning.

After the honeymoon stage, it’s pretty stressful and can be draining.
You won’t be in love with your boyfriend or girlfriend every day all the time. You won’t even like them all the time.

You have to depend on that love and commitment to keep it going.
Most teenagers are not ready for that responsibility and that is why most relationships don’t last.

One-sided relationships are the worst because you and your significant other are not on the same page.

It can be difficult to continue a relationship when the feelings and plans are not reciprocated.

Sometimes people forget that relationships are supposed to be escapes for the people in them.

If you’re spending more time arguing, then going out and enjoying the time with your boyfriend or girlfriend that is a red flag.

They should not be headaches, and if they are, you should probably rethink your involvement in one.

The best way to go is to communicate with the person you’re in a relationship with.

Make sure you guys are on the same page.

You should be honest and open with what you want and what you expect to get out of the relationship.

If they do not want the same thing, then figure out if you still want to be involved with them.

If you’re the one that is pushing for the commitment, stop and make sure that is really what you want.

Remember that you can’t teach someone how to commit. They have to choose for themselves that a commitment is the route they want to take.

Instead of focusing on the future of the relationship, focus on the now.
Have fun and don’t let thoughts of what’s to come cloud your mind.
We’re still young and have a whole life ahead of us to be tied to one person.

Try focusing on your goals and what you want to do.
That will keep you on the right track to be ready for that person you’ll commit to.