During my adolescence, my self-esteem rose. I was able to identify subtleties within my personality. I began to see myself as more attractive as I received attention from members of the opposite sex. My body experienced dramatic physical changes during this period. The proportions of my body changed. I gained both height and weight during this time. I also began to see myself as more intelligent as I was able to solve problems more creatively and independently. Also, I was able to take on more challenging classwork. As I moved into late adolescence, my romantic relationships began to last longer and felt more emotionally intense. During this period, I also experienced identity moratorium in some areas of my life. I was unsure of my feelings toward premarital sex and the role of women in society. I continued to explore these ideas during my adolescence.
