I’m 13 and have been sort of going with this guy for about
three weeks. I met him online. My mom doesn’t know we are together, and I’m
scared to tell her. My friends aren’t pleased, but I really like him. He might
come to my hometown soon, and I want my friends to give him a chance. Help me!
Dear Scared,
Sometimes, fear is your friend. Even if you were twice your
age, I’d have misgivings. It’s too easy to project your wishes and needs onto a
mystery online guy. What makes you sure he’s even a teen? You could be
e-mailing someone who’s a potential danger. Maybe you don’t want to confide in
your mom because you know what she’ll say—and that she’d be right. If you’ve
given this “boy” your address, tell an adult right away. Be glad you have
sensible friends, and stop the e-mails. Many girls have flirted online with
someone who turned out to be a creep—or a criminal.
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BY CAROL WESTON ON 9/19/2012 12:00:00 AM
POSTED IN guys, dating advice, GL's best guy advice, crush crash course, boyfriend Q & A, online, advice, advice from Carol Weston