"I want to tell him how I feel but I'm scared"

Dear Terrified,

First things first, you have to decide what means more to you: your fear of rejection, or getting the guy?

Every time we go after something we want, we’re taking a risk. That’s the nature of life.  If we try out for the school play, we risk not getting a part, but by the same token, we may also get the exact role we were hoping for! Every time a basketball player shoots he risks missing the hoop, but if he didn’t take the shot, he’d certainly never net the ball. Right? Right!

In everything we do, we have to determine if the desired outcome is worth the risk. Here are your options: spend the rest of your life hopelessly crushing on this guy or try to turn fantasy into a reality and go after what you want!

Might you get rejected? Well, yes. But you’ll certainly never get the guy if you don’t try. Understand?

So right here and now, make the decision. Would you rather hold onto your fear of rejection, or do you want to snag your crush? Of course it’s up to you, but in my opinion, choice number two is a far more exciting option (not to mention, much more kissable too!)!

And you never know – you could be worrying for nothing. If he knew you liked him before, do you think it’s so far off to assume he doesn’t know now? Maybe he’s just waiting for you to approach him?

Look at it this way, if nothing happens between the two of you, you’ll be no worse off than you are today. But if something does, you’ll be go glad you went for it!

Good luck!
Marissa