One of the best things about starting to date in high school rather than college is that you learn time management skills early, and are thus are able to give time and attention to both your partner and yourself. For those who are currently dating in high school, most would agree in a heartbeat that dating is worth it.

Why should you date in high school?

Experience. Think of high school as a training ground. Teens who experience a variety of relationships in high school will be more prepared for college and adulthood. Dating in high school exposes people to different personalities, different traits, and different ways of life.

Will a high school relationship last?

Less than 2 percent of marriages belong to high school sweethearts, according to Brandon Gaille. Showing the highly unlikely event of high school couples actually lasting. Although the likelihood for high school sweethearts to marry is slim, if they do marry their chances of surviving the marriage becomes even slimmer.