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"Why won't he call me his girlfriend?"


I liked this guy in my class. After a while, he started noticing me. At first, we had a friendship but, things started to change. He would call me and we would talk for hours! I wasn't really sure if he liked me or not. He then admitted that he did and I thought he would ask me out. He said he really liked me but he still needed time to get over his ex, whom he dated for 3 years. I understood. But things started to move on. He would tell me he loves me and both of us would spend a tremendous amount of time together. It even went as far as him kissing me every time he saw me. It was as if we are going out but, the problem is we're not.

I asked again if he really had feelings for me. He said that he can't give me a relationship. I don't know if he meant at the moment or ever. I don't understand. He tells me that he adores having me around. He said he understands if I want to move on but, he really would love it if I stay with him. Can you help me? I am confused as to why he hasn't he asked me out. It’s been four months.

18 Jan 2005
Name: Lola
Age: 16

Dear Lola,

For just a second, pretend the title “relationship” doesn’t exist. Now think about the situation you and this guy are in: two people who have strong feelings for each other (perhaps even love), kiss each other every time you see one another, and love spending time together. See where I’m going with this? Stop worrying so much about the title and the fact that he won’t yet call it a relationship, because regardless, that’s clearly what it is! So stop trying so hard to define your situation, and just enjoy it!

And if you find you are unable to do this and desperately crave not just the actions, but the title too, and he still won’t give it to you, than I suggest letting him go and moving on. Because there no doubt is someone out there who will be proud to call you his girlfriend.

Good luck!
-Marissa

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