When we enter high school, we'll break up"... Love as told by teenagers [.txt]

In South Korea, many high school students experience the pain of love and heartbreak when they graduate from middle school. As one interviewee candidly shared, "Once you enter high school, the relationship usually ends." This is often because the person says, "I will study hard." If a middle school couple continues their relationship into high school, the partner might feel like a child again, and they may yearn to be with someone younger.

However, the author of the article goes beyond this, suggesting that a mature person might be drawn to someone more advanced. They also believe that this desire is born out of their own continuous change and growth. This sentiment is quite common among teenagers as they learn to cope with the pain of love, breakups, and the process of finding and loving someone new.

The book "너는 사랑이 뭐라고 생각해?" captured the experiences of today's teenagers through interviews. It reveals that connecting with others who share similar memories can help alleviate feelings of loneliness. The article also highlights the impact of SNS culture on teenage relationships, examining gender dynamics and how people often treat relationships as trophies rather than emotionally investing in them.

Author Hyejin Jeong suggests that educators and parents can provide teenagers with the right attitude and courage to interpret their experiences and cultural backgrounds, helping them navigate their way through the complexities of teenage relationships.