There’s this guy that I liked last year. He wanted a girlfriend so he sent me a valentine. I never responded and now that it’s a new school year, he keeps staring at me and is freaking me out!

Hey girlie,

There's probably nothing to be freaked out by--he might just be looking at you because he wants to talk to you or because he likes you. If he's doing other things that are creepy or bothering you though, you should tell him to stop or talk to a parent or teacher about it.

Sometimes when people like you, they act weird around you. They might tease you or look at you a lot, and even though liking someone is not an excuse for creepy or mean behavior, think about how nervous you get when ya like a guy.

I'm sure he doesn't mean to freak you out, but if it's really bugging you, say something!

Xoxo,

Alissa 

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