Ever caught feelings and then immediately overthought every interaction?  Or found yourself in the talking stage that never actually goes anywhere?  This week’s episode of What The Friday breaks down the messy, exciting, and sometimes confusing world of teen and young adult relationships.  We’re joined by relationship expert Jodie, an Education Mental Health Practitioner from Northpoint https://northpoint.org.uk, who helps us unpack every stage of the relationship journey - from crush, to talking, to dating, to full-blown relationships - and even what happens after. What’s the difference between healthy and unhealthy obsession? How do you spot red flags early on? What if you’re not ready - or just don’t want - a relationship? How can you say ‘no’ confidently, without guilt? We talk rejection, boundaries, love bombing, moving too fast, family pressure, and the role of social media in modern dating.  If you've ever felt unsure about your relationship status (or lack of one), this episode’s for you. This episode is supported by the Calderdale Relationships Matter https://new.calderdale.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/parental-support/early-intervention/relationships-matter   For more information visit:  Open Minds: https://openmindscamhs.org.uk Safeguarding Calderdale: https://safeguarding.calderdale.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/ Northpoint: https://northpoint.org.uk Invictus Wellbeing: https://www.invictuswellbeing.com Special thanks to the following organisations and groups of young people who helped co-produce this episode:  Calderdale Young Carers: https://new.calderdale.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/young-people/young-carers Edshift:  https://edshift.co.uk What The Friday Youth Editorial group   Don't forget to subscribe for new episodes dropping every Friday, and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whatthefridaypod/ or TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whatthefridaypod(@WhatTheFridayPod) to stay in the loop! Special thanks to C+K for hosting us www.ckcareers.co.uk and Youth Social www.youthsocial.co.uk for pulling everything together. Finally special thanks for Paul A Jackson for the music.