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How do you know when a guy really likes a girl or is just "using" her? I'm fourteen now and I'm dating my crush since middle school. At first I felt like I scored because I finally got him. But now I'm just afraid he plans on "using" me like most teenage boys do in relationships.

 

His Answer: “Sometimes guys are insecure and don’t know how to show a girl that they really like her, so he may be nervous around you and not really know how to be in a relationship,” says Jack, 15. “But he could be using you if he pressures you into doing things you don’t want to do.” 

 

Decoded: It’s possible that you two just need to get to know each other better before you can get that cool relationship you want. What’s not cool? Feeling like he is pressuring you to do anything you’re not ready for. 

 

Your move: If he ever tries to make you do anything you’re not ready for, tell him you’re not okay with it. Your relationship is 50/50, you both should have an equal say in what happens. If he doesn’t respect that, dating him is so not worth it. Look for a cutie that is honest with you about why he likes you, and be honest with him too!
 
 
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BY ANDREA CWIEKA ON 7/13/2012 12:00:00 AM

POSTED IN guys, dating advice, GL's best guy advice, boyfriend Q & A, kissing crash course, I'm not ready to kiss, pressure to get physical, too far too fast

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I just have to wonder why on earth some guys use girls...it's like, just have some respect for me... :\

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by Acutiebookworm on 7/13/2012 4:38:58 PM

 
 

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by xXMissBehavedXx on 7/13/2012 4:10:39 PM

 
 



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by xXMissBehavedXx on 7/13/2012 4:07:11 PM

 
 



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Ok, so I emailed my BF saying I was ready for him to hold my hand, because earlier he said he wanted to but I told him i wasn't ready. He hasn't emailed back and It's been a week! I'm freaking out, should I be? Should I email him again? HELP!!!!




Hey babe,

Do you normally speak to him more than that? If not, just try to be patient. If you normally talk more, I would send him another email just saying that you miss him and want to hang out with him soon - maybe suggest an activity for you guys to do or a place to visit. Don't mention the hand-holding thing again. Just act normal and if the hand holding comes up, let him be the one to bring it up first. 
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by DreamSinger on 7/13/2012 1:15:02 PM

 
 



I'm 11 turning 12 August 31 and my bf is 13. He has ADD but I'm not sure if it has anything to do with our relationship. He never pays attention to me at school, never holds my hand or hugs me(anymore), so, what do I do!?? I can't contact him in the summer because he went to Germany on vacation. He says he loves me and is not a 'physical person'. What do I do? (BTW he says he is goth but that's not really true and he did a bunch of weird stuff all the time last year like jump on older kids' backs and yell and run and play swords with his friend in class)
Thanks!!! loppyears12

 

Hey girl,

It might very well be that your BF isn't a physical person. When he gets back from vacay, explain to him that you realize he's not a physical person, but that he doesn't even give you the time of day! If you express how you're feeling he'll realize how he's treating you. If he continues to do this and you are still upset with how he's treating you, you might want to think about moving on. Just make sure you're happy in whatever dating situation you're in, and if not, make a change! 


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by loppyears12 on 7/13/2012 12:07:47 PM

 
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