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There's this guy that’s new to my school. I don't know him that well, but lately he's been hanging around me and flirting with me. I'm just getting over my last BF. What do I do to let him know I'm not interested?

 

Sometimes you have to remember that being the new kid in school can be rough, and this guy doesn’t know anybody. Often guys flirt because that’s just how they interact with girls, and although he could be crushing on you, he might just be looking for some friends.
 
Still, there are a few subtle ways to let him know that you aren’t looking for a BF at the moment without flat out telling him. Introduce him as “My friend_______.” If he’s crushing on you, he will pick up on the subtle use of the word friend and know that you don’t see him as anything more. And if he starts chatting with you in class, ask a neighboring student for input. Bringing someone else into the convo gives you an opportunity to get out and makes everything less personal.
 
In the end, you’re going to have to be honest with him. He wouldn’t want to be the “rebound guy” when you’re just getting over your last BF. If he’s truly crushing on you, he wants to mean as much to you as you do to him. It might hurt him a little at first, but he will be thankful for it eventually. After a while try setting him up with one of your girl friends, nothing soothes a broken heart better than a new love interest.

BY HANNAH HICKLEN ON 12/23/2012 12:00:00 AM

POSTED IN guys, GL's best guy advice, crush crash course, dealing with a breakup, ex boyfriend Q & A, sweet single life, turn him down gently

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Soo me and this guy are best friends! We tell each other everything, we hang out a lot, and we REALLY like each other. He's super sweet and my parents really like him...the only problem is, his parents aren't my biggest fans. We're only 15 and neither of us are allowed to date until we're 16 and we plan on it so I really want his parents to trust me and like me. I know there reasons for them not to love me...I'm not very good at talking to adults for one thing. Also, I'm kind of obnoxious. I know it probably annoys everyone but I can't help it. It's just in my nature. When I talk to my BGF about it, he says that's why he likes me I just wish his parents felt that way too. I talk way too much. What I'm trying to say is, how can I get his parents to like me? It's really important to me that they do. Thanks so much. 

 

Hey girlie, just be friendly and polite. Talk to his parents and take an interest in them. Ask them questions about how they're doing and what they like to get to know them better. Try to tone yourself down just a little bit around them. Being loud and fun is great with your friends, but might not be the best way to act around his parents.


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by lolomar on 12/26/2012 5:27:03 AM

 
 



MOD! MOD! MOD! MOD! Lauren T.
I talked to my ballet teacher in mid November about Pointe and she told me that she would see how I was when the session ends. The session just ended so I am going to ask her about it when I have dance. Except that was pretty long ago, so I feel like she may have forgotten, and I don't know if she meant to talk to me. How should I bring it up??

 

Hey girlie, just tell her that you're still interested in pointe and see what she says. It's very possible that she just forgot about it or didn't get a chance to talk to you. So bringing it up again certainly can't hurt anything.


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by WinnieGirlie on 12/23/2012 8:17:08 PM

 
 



MOD! MOD! MOD! Okay so I do ballet. I really want to get pointe shoes. I got this pair from the Nutcracker that were autographed as a soivenier. I tried them on and got on my toes.
It didn't hurt at all and I could do stuff without holding on to anything. I felt totally confident! But my ballet teacher hasn't put me on pointe.
I feel kind of confused because I was strong enough...

 

Hey girlie, talk to her. Tell her that you think you're ready for it and ask her why she's not. Maybe she doesn't know that you want to try it or hasn't seen how strong you are. 


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by WinnieGirlie on 12/23/2012 8:06:19 PM

 
 



MOD MOD MOD
Why do some girls who JUST met a guy start dating him right
Away like when she first met him Isn't that rushing
Into things

 

Hey girlie, it might be. But different people are ready for different things. If that's something that you think is a good idea then don't it. Dating isn't always serious, it can also be a way to get to know someone better to see if you want a more serious relationship. 


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by redvelvetluv on 12/23/2012 7:52:26 PM

 
 



MOD MOD MOD ok so i met this guy a couple months ago, and we texted a bit but not a lot. anyways, i was talking to him before lunch and one of my friends(whose known him a couple years)said he likes me because of the way he was looking at me. i just got outta a relationship like 2 months ago, and i'm ready to date again, but A) this girl isn't the most trustworthy person and 2) idk how to get talking to him more if he does like me. i tried texting him a couple days ago but it was an awkward conversation. i know that i need to go talk to him in person, but i'm so nervous!! i'm guess i'm asking: what should i do? thanks!!

 

Hey girlie, make plans to spend time with him. If you really like each other, you might be nervous at first, but it'll get more comfortable. Go to a movie or get lunch together to get to know each other better and keep talking. 


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by karategirl78 on 12/23/2012 6:34:00 PM

 
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