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Why won't my BF show affection in public?


 
My BF is the sweetest guy on the phone, but at school you can't tell we're dating. Why won't he show he cares about me? Should I talk to him about it, drop hints or ignore it all together?
 
Sounds like a classic case of the shy sweetie! There are a ton of people, especially guys, who are simply more comfortable sharing their feelings privately. Some are just better at opening up this way rather than face-to-face communication which can be intimidating at times. When deciding whether to bring this issue up, the bottom line is: if something’s bothering you, then ya gotta speak up.
 
Try dropping hints the next time he shows he cares over a phone convo. If he compliments you, say something like, “That would make my day if you told me at my locker tomorrow morning,” or reward him for his sweetness by slyly saying, “Now you get to hold my hand in the hallway tomorrow.” This way you’re subtly encouraging him to show his affection in public without pressuring him or making him feel like a bad boyfriend. If that doesn't work, ask him why he's so mum in school.
 
But it's best to look on the bright side. Whether he’s telling you in person, or over the phone, he’s still telling you! The feelings are there, so allow him some time to get comfortable with you before displaying his true feelings in school. And if he still doesn't want to go public with his affection, let it be and savor it for when you're on the phone.

BY JENN SHELTON ON 11/11/2012 12:00:00 AM

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So i've been dating this guy who I really really like since just before Christmas but about a week and a half ago he's kind of been ignoring/avoiding me. I'm not sure if I did something and I'm really confused. My BGF says I should dump him but I don't want to because I really like him plus he was really shy when we started dating but then he got over it. I know that since we're dating it should be ok for me to ask him about it but I'm just scared that I'll mess everything up! Help me please!

Hey girl, it's totally fine to ask your BF what's going on.  Find a time to talk to him alone and explain what you've noticed and how you feel.  If he's unkind or disrespectful, it's probs time to end things.  Something else might be bothering him, unrelated to you, and you can help him out by listening.  Good luck, chica.  


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by laura149 on 3/18/2013 4:22:02 PM

 
 

I'm 13 and I have been in a relationship for almost 3 months now. My boyfriend is really sweet but lately things have been weird between us. He barely texts me anymore or says hi to me in school. We used to talk a lot more but since we don't have any classes together anymore besides lunch it's hard to talk all the time. He barely comes to lunch and when he does he doesn't sit with me. I still really really like him but I'm not sure what's going on. I'll text him and he won't answer and I'll feel stupid. A couple weeks ago we even held hands at his basketball game. I'm so confused please help!

by Julienikki123 on 2/12/2013 5:09:24 PM

 
 

Me and my bf have been going out for almost 2 months, and before we started dating we would text all day every day and now we hardly text and we NEVER talk in person and we don't have any classes together. I feel like we are not even close anymore. Does he not want to talk to me or is he just shy? Help?!?!

by ashleyyyy on 12/27/2012 11:31:52 PM

 
 



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THANKS Meghan D.!! also my bf has an ex hes still buds with and she talks bad about me 24-7 and wrote in a stall in a bathroom at scchhool calling me ugly but she started sitting with us and i looked @ her meanly and my bf said thanks for giving her the death stare not in a rude way but like i know shes mean way... but he sits by her and talks to her more then

 

Hey girl,

If I were you I would just write it off. If your bf is devoted to you and you care about him, that's all that matters. It sounds like the green monster is taking control of his ex, so the best thing you can do is ignore it and hope she gets tired of it. Xoxo 


alexis g.

by eBIEBERchick on 11/19/2012 9:23:50 AM

 
 

THANKS Meghan D.!! also my bf has an ex hes still buds with and she talks bad about me 24-7 and wrote in a stall in a bathroom at scchhool calling me ugly but she started sitting with us and i looked @ her meanly and my bf said thanks for giving her the death stare not in a rude way but like i know shes mean way... but he sits by her and talks to her more then me

by eBIEBERchick on 11/17/2012 6:25:54 PM

 
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