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Adolescents spend a considerable amount of time dating or thinking about dating (Furman, 2018). Romantic relationships are central to adolescents’ sense of belonging and group status (Collins, 2003). Research indicates that engaging in romantic relationships is associated with both positive (higher levels of social acceptance, friendship competence, and romantic competence) and negative outcomes (substance use, delinquency, and sexual behavior; Furman, Low, & Ho, 2009). Additionally, early dating has been linked to depression in adolescent girls, higher risk of teenage pregnancy, and problems at home and school (Starr et al., 2012).