We're Good Friends...Maybe More

There is this guy at my school, and I have a huge crush on him. I think he feels the same... I mean he is always around me, he holds my hand, hangs on me (a lot), talks to me all the time, walks me to my locker. But he tells my friends that there's nothing going on. Does he like me? Is he afraid to admit it? Or is there really nothing going on? I need to know and no one that I know seems to have the slightest clue what I'm going through. please tell me what you think. - Christine, 15,Florida

"Hey, Christine!" Well it seems like you and your guy friend are really good friends. I don't want to tell you to rush out and ask him out or anything because that might make him nervous to be around you or even worse it could ruin your friendship, and I know you don't want that to happen. So what I think might be going on with your guy is that he likes you but he also really likes the friendship the two of you have. Some guys think that if they go out with a girl they like that is also their good friend, sure they may have a girlfriend for a little while but if that doesn't work out chances are things wont go back to the way they were. So my advice to you is that you wait a little while and see how things pan out, does he act the same, or is he more close to you? Then if you think your ready ask him over or go to a park with him, but make sure you are alone because if your with friends it would seem awkward, and then start up a conversation, then when you think it is OK bring up the topic of the two of you. If you wanna make it like little joke to lighten the mood say something like: "You know whats weird? My friend thinks we would make a cute couple and that we should go out!" (Maybe laugh a little) And then see what his response is. Or if you just want to jump into it; maybe start with something like: "I really like you as a friend and I always want us to be friends, but lately I have been wondering about us. Do you think you want to take our relationship to the next level?" Then keep the conversation going. But always remember there's always that slight possibility he just wants to be friends. So be carful on what and how you say whatever you are going to say. Well I hope I was of some help.

Good Luck-

Lacie, 13, USA