We're Not On the Same Clock!

My boyfriend and I are "time incompatible". I mean he is always early
and I'm always just barely on time. It doesn't matter what we do, he is
there waiting for me when I buzz in. He's always worried that we won't
get a good seat or parking for a movie or we'll miss the start of it. When
we are eating out before a game or whatever, he is looking at his watch to
make sure we leave in time. I'm all laid back about it but I guess I bug
him. How can we resolve this? Or can we? - Shelene, 15, Ireland

"Hey, Shelene!'" You only need to do one thing in order to resolve this problem... BE ON TIME!

It's fine to be laid back about timing when you're underage, but out of common courtesy you should try your best to be on time to things (without just "cutting it close"). Eventually, when you have a job, your boss won't appreciate it when you show up to work late. And when you have to pay people back, they won't be happy when you take your time with your payment. So, it's sensible to start brushing up on your timing "compatibility" now! (-:

One way to do this, without having to think about it, is to set your clock and watch ahead ten to fifteen minutes. When you look at your clock you'll think you have less time then you really do to get somewhere. Then, when you get there early you can relax, and your boyfriend won't be annoyed the whole evening. (Editor's note: Also sounds like your boyfriend is a little too time paranoid if he's looking at his watch constantly while you are on a date. Yes, try to be on time but also get him to chill out a bit.)