Rejection is something everyone experiences. It can feel disappointing, embarrassing, or upsetting, but it is a normal part of life....
Support, information and real-life guidance for young people, parents, carers and professionals
Welcome to Happy Healthy Love, a growing collection of clear, honest resources to help you understand relationships, safety, consent, communication and wellbeing.
These pages are created for young people aged 16–24, and also support parents, carers, schools and professionals who want to have confident, calm and age-appropriate conversations.
Each topic includes simple advice based on real worries and questions young people have asked. New questions and pages will continue to be added as this resource grows.
Young people (16–24)
Clear information about relationships, consent, emotions and safety, written in simple and respectful language. No judgement. No shame.
Parents and carers
Guidance to help you start conversations at home, understand the pressures young people face, and support them with confidence.
Teachers, youth workers and professionals
Accessible explanations you can use in lessons, workshops, assemblies or informal conversations.
The tone is safe, clear and suitable for mixed groups.
Happy Healthy Love covers real topics that young people deal with every day.
Each page focuses on practical guidance, clear language and supportive advice.
You can explore information on:
Rejection is something everyone experiences. It can feel disappointing, embarrassing, or upsetting, but it is a normal part of life....
Consent means everyone involved is able to choose, understand, and agree to what is happening. Consent must be clear, freely....
Relationships can be amazing, but they can also come with tricky moments. One of the toughest situations is feeling pressured....
At First Light, we know that LGBTQ+ people are at higher risk of domestic abuse and sexual violence, and can....
Young people are surrounded by mixed messages about relationships, from friends, social media, influencers and online advice.
Some of this is helpful.
Some is confusing.
Some is unsafe.
Happy Healthy Love aims to give young people a place they can trust:
You can:
Every page is written to help you:
Choose a question that feels relevant to you.
Each page gives:
You deserve relationships that feel safe, respectful and supportive.
Happy Healthy Love is here to help you build them.
