During adolescence, teens become interested and involved in dating because of the desire to belong with others. As a result, it is clear that over the time, romantic relationships gain in importance. Teenagers crave to have an intimate romantic relationship to which love is given and received without restriction. It is according to the need to belong theory by which individuals have the determination to connect with others in enduring, close relationships. Theory states that people “share” the same need to be a part or connected with other individuals, and claims that all individuals may live life better if they are connected. People who find a person praising their needs to whom they can share their problems with, makes those people more acknowledgeable. …show more content…
There are cases in which romantic relationship may harm adolescents and because of this, they need adults who will guide them in developing healthy relationships. In the same vein, even though romantic relationship plays an important role in the development of an adolescent, most romantic relationship in the adolescence stage last for only 6 months to 1 year. This situation implies frequent break-ups which cause anxiety among adolescents. Breakups are mostly the cause of depression among adolescents. Adolescents are mostly prone to problems in adjustment when they got involved in romantic relationships at an early stage of their life. Resolution of a crises or conflict and may produce both positive and negative