Hey, it’s officially okay if your awkward teen stage was accompanied by a total lack of dating prospects. Science says so.
A new study from the University of Denver suggests that being in a relationship in your teens can lead to a whole host of problems, from depression and anxiety to alcohol abuse.
Researchers followed 200 16 year olds for nine years, asking them to complete questionnaires tracking their romantic relationships, as well as assessing their level of anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal.
They were also surveyed on their drug and alcohol use, as well as their ongoing feelings of happiness and satisfaction within their relationship.
