or you. Also you can explain to your partner that waiting gives you time to have fun, yet share feelings and build trust. Other effective ways would be to plan alternatives to show that you care. For example you can go on a picnic or go to concerts. If you want stay true to your goal it is important to keep the lines of communication open, because if you can talk about abstinence then you can talk about anything. It is very important that your decision is clear and to have your partners support. Abstinence is not a decision that is very easy to make. In fact it is not for everyone. It is a responsible alternative though to having unprotected sex and the numbers dont lie. With the rising rates of teen pregnancies and STDs, the safest alternative is to abstain from sex. Dealing with the pressures is the hardest thing about staying sex free. Take time to feel good about the benefits of the decision you have made and celebrate your ability to make an important choice that you can stick to....
