Ask each other one simple daily question about the desired level of non-sexual physical touch.

Touch one thing (pen, fabric) with full hand attention — relearn touching.

One hand on head, one on chest — contain yourself sensorily.

Repeat the same refusal in the same words calmly, no matter how the other person reshapes the pressure.

Say no in three sentences: thanks, refusal, closing — with no "sorry" or justification.

Memorize one 7-word refusal sentence and rehearse it until it emerges automatically under pressure.

Say "no, I can't" — complete sentence. No explanation, no apology.

You are not obliged to hug or kiss anyone you're uncomfortable with — body-respect phrase.

Discuss drugs/alcohol/sex via questions, not lectures. Curiosity opens when invited, not imposed.

Instead of "one awkward talk," 50 short talks across adolescence. That's how relational competence is built.