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Just like adults, some teens & high schoolers find dating relationships as confusing as calculus. Then again, you can hook up with the right person and it can be just like winning the lottery.

More often, there's the awkwardness of the first date, or eye-opening experiences like when your knight shining armor turns out to be a loser in aluminum foil.

On the flip side, that dream girl with the face of an angel could turn out to be the beaatch from hell!

And then there's the 'rents to deal with - probably every guy has a story about meeting her parents for the first time which might be right up there for sheer discomfort as wearing a monkey suit on prom night.

On the Web, overhear what other teens are saying about their dating scene in online Q&A, with tips on overcoming shyness, flirting, how to talk to guys or girls, and knowing when to just be quiet and listen ...

How to Talk to Girls - Step-by-step instructions with tips on breaking the ice, how to be a good listener, and warnings on what not to do, with related tips on How to Talk to Teen Boys.

How to Talk to Boys - Tips for the painfully shy, with tips on breaking down social barriers and being your fabulous self - including lots more advice for teens from the "Love Lady" at About.com.

How to Ask a Girl to the Prom - More step-by-step how to's for relaxing, concocting a plan and gettting creative, with related videos and Web resources, from Mahalo.com.

Asking My Date to the Prom - Personal stories from guys and girls about how they asked their future dates to the prom, some requirng a little stealth planning.

Dear Hana - Ask a question and get an answer here at Ask Hana, including encouraging words to help increase your confidence, guides to knowing what to say, love and heartbreak, or even advice on how to hide that hickey ...

SIRC Guide to Flirting - The flirting Bible that even adults could learn from - with expert how to's on verbal and non-verbal signals, flirting for fun, where to flirt, special advice for both guys and girls, and other expert tips for moving beyond ..."Nice day, isn't it?"

gURL.com - Teen girl central with advice on emotional and spiritual life, body image, guys & dating, sexuality, guides to figuring out wacko siblings and parents, including an online advice column, newsletter subscription.

Bella Online - Teen Dating - Advice on asking someone to the prom, breaking up, and related tips at this site's main Teen section.

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