Dating is confusing — not because it’s complicated, but because nobody explains the basics properly.
What do you say first?
Are they interested or just being friendly?
When should you text back?
What if your friends get involved?
And how do you handle pressure without looking childish… or reckless?
Teens’ Guide to Dating is a practical, straightforward teen relationship advice book designed to help teenagers navigate dating, relationships, confidence, boundaries and emotional pressure without awkward lectures or unrealistic clichés.
Written by a former inner-city police officer who spent years working directly with young people, this guide focuses on real-life judgement, confidence, communication and safety — not gimmicks, pickup tactics or internet nonsense.
Inside you’ll learn how to:
• Start conversations naturally and avoid awkwardness
• Read signals and avoid mixed messages
• Build confidence in dating and relationships
• Handle peer pressure, rumours and breakups calmly
• Understand boundaries, respect and consent
• Stay safe online and in person
• Approach physical intimacy responsibly
• Recover from rejection without losing confidence
Whether you’re new to dating, already in a relationship, or trying to understand what went wrong, this teen dating and relationship guide gives clear, honest advice teenagers can actually use in real life.
No slang. No preaching. No assumptions.
Just calm, practical dating advice for teens and young adults — helping you make better decisions, avoid unnecessary drama, and build healthier relationships with confidence.
Having a stark choice of fighting teens on the city streets or helping them find their way in life, Kev Chilton knew which way he wanted to go!For most of his working life, he was an inner-city cop and detective, concentrating on murder, gun crime, and other serious offences.However, he joined the police as a 16-year-old cadet and early in his career, he was tasked with helping young offenders, which quickly became his speciality. He noticed that by simply listening to the problems young people were concerned with, the majority were prepared to listen to him back. He built trusting relationships with most, who were happy to listen to and act on his advice. Many responded positively, and they moved confidently into adulthood.Throughout his police service, he arranged youth clubs, attended schools where he gave talks and maintained an open-door policy, encouraging any young person with a problem to approach him privately afterwards. He also set up and operated specialist juvenile squads geared towards helping those who had gone off the rails. The results were excellent, and he was never happier in his job than when he could redirect a young person's life onto the right path.It was a fulfilling time in his life, and it helped him understand the constantly evolving challenges teenagers face as they transition to adulthood. More specifically, as times change, so do the needs and circumstances of young people. Choosing the path of mentorship over the chaos of city streets, he has dedicated his journey to helping teenagers, steering them away from conflict and towards a brighter future.Today, he is proud to utilise his extensive experience to make a positive impact. He is particularly attuned to the unique issues that young people are currently grappling with, and one of his main goals is to bridge the gap between them and the adults in their lives.Through this series of his guidebooks for teens, Chilton has become an international, award-winning author, and a beacon of support for teenagers and the adults regularly involved with teens.
