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I wrote a poem about my crush, who is also my friend. My friends think it’s great, but I want to know how guys react to poetry. It’s not mushy-gushy, but I don’t want him to be freaked.

 
BILL: How do guys love poetry? Let me count the ways. Getting a poem is like hugging your mom. You can appreciate it—just not in front of your friends. 
 
DAVE: Resisting the temptation to answer in haiku, I’ll suggest tucking away the poem unless things progress a bit further. This guy is your friend, and you don’t want to freak him out with verse. Give it some time.

BY ANDREA T. ON 9/27/2008 5:59:00 AM 88 COMMENTS

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I wish boys wern't embarresed about poetry around their friends

emilyhn on 9/27/2008 7:37:52 AM

**MOD**
i swear a player likes me. but to me, its not big deal. cuz i fell into the trap. again. i liked him last year and now i like him again! but its only cuz he liked pulled me into it cuz of wat he was doin/sayin 2 me. *im not gunna list ne there r 2 many*. the thing is...hes got a GF. who happens to be one of my friends from softball. but i think he talks to me more (in skool) then her since i sit next to him in a class. also i said i wanted 2 write him a note about how i think he likes me and since everything i thought of ttly said "ily". so my friend wrote this one-

______ (his name)
we’ve been friends for a while and i dont know, if you know it or not, but i think you have been giving me hints that you like me. If im getting the signals wrong im sorry, and i know you have a girlfriend. But, if you change you mind about me. I'd be happy to consider Smile

do you think thats good or not??

well besides the note...what should i do about him???

kittycat102 on 9/27/2008 8:21:14 AM

MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD

i cant stop crying, my boyfriend dumpped me yesterday afternoon, i love him so much, and he still liks me but he wants to b friends! all of my friends are yelling at him cuz they all said we were soooo cute together. how do i try to win him bak? please please!! really wanna keep going out with him! it wood mean the world to me if u could help mee! adn dont just say flirt! help me in other ways too!
thanks so much!

xoxoheartss on 9/27/2008 8:31:40 AM

TATS SADFrown OWELL. TRY TALKING TO 'IM ALONE. IT MIGHT WORK. U NEVER KNOW WAT BOYS DO ANYMORE, TAT IS, WEN A GIRLS' GOT GUTS TO SPEAK!

selle96 on 9/27/2008 8:39:45 AM

first comment?

leahx0323 on 9/27/2008 9:27:11 AM

1ST COMMENT?!

aerogirl1987* on 9/27/2008 9:35:12 AM

they prolly won't care unless they're the poetic kind...like if your in college they might care..but not in middle or highschool

nirvanaluver on 9/27/2008 10:01:06 AM

hi am I the first comment?

swimgirl on 9/27/2008 10:42:12 AM

MMMMMMMMMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please help I just can't talk to my mom about stuff like my period i haven't started my period yet but my doc said i will in the next year. How can I talk to my mom?

swimgirl on 9/27/2008 10:45:09 AM

MOD!!!MOD!!!***********
How can i talk to my mom about periods and stuff? I really need help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Please answer!

swimgirl on 9/27/2008 10:58:34 AM

Okay, so I've liked this guy for seven years, let's call him Ryan. Ryan found out I liked him 2 years ago. He said he only liked me as a friend. Plus he's kinda popular and I'm just "average". I loved everything about him and still do, but I'm shy unless I'm with my friends. Then, at the end of last year, I thought this other guy, let's call him Matt, liked me. And then I started to like him a lot. Then I liked him even more, even if he didn't like me but I still thought he did. We hung out after some final exams for a while, then it was the summer. He lives 40 minutes away, but goes to my school cuz his dad works there. I had to go for 2 and a half months without seeing him (this really sucked because once I like someone I get obsessed, and this is only the second guy I've liked since 3rd grade but I still like Ryan.)

When school started again, Matt practically ignored me. He's shy unless he's with his friends, too, but I thought he'd at least acknowledge me. He did, but only when we were like the only ones after school one day and it would be weird if he didn't even say hi or anything. Then, finally, I talked to him after school when we were the only ones there again. It was so awesome. We're both shy, but I can't believe I actually talked to him first! And I found out that his birthday is four days after mine, and our birthdays were in 2 weeks from when we talked. There's no possible way I can tell him that I like him, but I want to become closer with him. What can I do? And how can I get over Ryan? (Ryan is more popular and I would never have a chance with him since he doesn't like me like that, so I want to just stop. I can't just stop liking him, though since it's been 7 years. Matt is in "my league" and the same popularity level, and he might like me and we can become friends, so I just want to like him. He's a little nerdy, sorta, but he's so awesome)

designer105 on 9/27/2008 11:13:32 AM

MOD
Okay, so I've liked this guy for seven years, let's call him Ryan. Ryan found out I liked him 2 years ago. He said he only liked me as a friend. Plus he's kinda popular and I'm just "average". I loved everything about him and still do, but I'm shy unless I'm with my friends. Then, at the end of last year, I thought this other guy, let's call him Matt, liked me. And then I started to like him a lot. Then I liked him even more, even if he didn't like me but I still thought he did. We hung out after some final exams for a while, then it was the summer. He lives 40 minutes away, but goes to my school cuz his dad works there. I had to go for 2 and a half months without seeing him (this really sucked because once I like someone I get obsessed, and this is only the second guy I've liked since 3rd grade but I still like Ryan.)
When school started again, Matt practically ignored me. He's shy unless he's with his friends, too, but I thought he'd at least acknowledge me. He did, but only when we were like the only ones after school one day and it would be weird if he didn't even say hi or anything. Then, finally, I talked to him after school when we were the only ones there again. It was so awesome. We're both shy, but I can't believe I actually talked to him first! And I found out that his birthday is four days after mine, and our birthdays were in 2 weeks from when we talked. There's no possible way I can tell him that I like him, but I want to become closer with him. What can I do? And how can I get over Ryan? (Ryan is more popular and I would never have a chance with him since he doesn't like me like that, so I want to just stop. I can't just stop liking him, though since it's been 7 years. Matt is in "my league" and the same popularity level, and he might like me and we can become friends, so I just want to like him. He's a little nerdy, sorta, but he's so awesome)

 

hang out with Matt. Once you spend time with him you will probably like him and stop liking Ryan. Smile Laura


 

 

designer105 on 9/27/2008 11:13:57 AM

MOD!!!!!!!
I like this guy that I'm pretty good friends with. He's in my keyboarding class and we talk alot, and have tons in common. I can't tell him I like him, cause I'm not sure if he likes me, ao that could ruin or friendship. He's a really friendly guy and jokes around alot with everyone. How do I know if he is flirting with me or just being my friend?

Always Team Edward!!!! on 9/27/2008 11:19:53 AM

yeahh i think u should waiit a little whilee.
but u never know what might happen!

archuletafanxo1713 on 9/27/2008 11:56:11 AM

one of my friends is super cute well two and I have no clue how to lett him know but I think he might like me to what do I do

shauna rocks on 9/27/2008 12:19:19 PM

MODERATOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ugh... i'm so confused... i went out with this great guy, but we broke up cuz it just wasn't going anywhere. and now everyday at lunch he still comes over and tries to hug me or hold hands like we used to... why do u think he's doing this? shouldn't he NOT want to hang out with me?

 

i think he wishes he was still together with you. Smile L

Orrea_Luvs_Shoes (and boys and smileys and) on 9/27/2008 12:37:00 PM

oh, btw... first comment? prbly not...

Orrea_Luvs_Shoes (and boys and smileys and) on 9/27/2008 12:37:40 PM

I feel the exact opposite as Bill And Dave in this situation! I think that if ya really like him, and if ya think that poem is kinda his style, go for it! Give it to him! Just don't have his friends around, that will just embarrass him.... and you.
Peace and Love!
-Sunny

Sunny_Summer on 9/27/2008 12:52:47 PM

MOD: and gl girls!

Whats a good song about a liking your bgf but he doesnt even know it? thx

smileygirl513 on 9/27/2008 1:16:51 PM

Yeah, maybe when your relationship gets more serious. Smile I think it'd be pretty cool if a guy wrote a song for me, but agian when it gets serious.

MunkQoo on 9/27/2008 1:19:25 PM

*******************MOD***************************
Hola!
Mi problemo concerns this guy, i happened to like, my bgf, and his sister.
See I’ve been friends with the guy for like 4 yrs. and i just met his sis. she is really coolio and nice.
+ i see her like 3-4 times a week for after school activities.
But my bgf seems to have a problem with it. (and i usually dont put up with this crap but... idk)
For instance if I’m like txt his sis he’s all paranoid that she’s saying something bout him and its starting to get annnnnnoying.
so i kinda blew up in his face and since hes taller than me i was on my tippy toes like *almost* screaming at him, and he just stared (quietly) at me and then in an attempt to mock me stood up on his tippy toes and said fine.
idk what to do...
I feel smooched
(did i overreact?)

platinum94 on 9/27/2008 2:13:53 PM

awww

Endurancebabe18 on 9/27/2008 2:35:37 PM

1st comment?
thats really cute but if a guy wrote me a poem that soon i would be a little creeped out. save it for when he will really appreciate it. good luck

xox

voodoodoll on 9/27/2008 2:43:17 PM

Smileygirl513 - A good song for liking your bgf is 'Crush' by David Archuleta.

Lexy5 on 9/27/2008 3:27:42 PM

MOD PLEASE HELP!!!!!! I just found this sore lump and it might be cancer! It is on the piece of skin that sticks out infront of your ear hole. It is a little smaller than a pea and it's sore. I checked to see if it's a zit but it's not...What do I do????????? Am I gonna die?!?!?

 

It's probably just a zit. Zit in your ear look different. If it grows or doesn't go away, go to the doctor. Smile Laura

LYC13 on 9/27/2008 4:22:26 PM

I love poetry!

sparky4me on 9/27/2008 5:47:35 PM

my comments rnt showing up

cutiechic525 on 9/27/2008 5:53:55 PM

**************MOD*****************
pleazzzzzz answer.......
Hola!
Mi problemo concerns this guy, i happened to likem (my bgf) and his sister.
See I’ve been friends with the guy for like 4 yrs. and i just met his sis. she is really coolio and nice. (i see her like 3-4 times a week for after school activities.)
But my bgf seems to have a problem with it. (and i usually dont put up with this crap but... idk)
For instance if I’m am like txting his sis he’s all paranoid that she’s saying something bout him and its starting to get annnnnnoying.
so i kinda blew up in his face and since hes taller than me i was on my tippy toes like *almost* screaming at him,(he appartly took his sis phone) and he just stared (quietly) at me and then in an attempt to mock me stood up on his tippy toes and said fine.
idk what to do...
I feel smooched
(did i overreact?)
thanx
u rock




Hey girl!

Talk it over again with him in a mature way so you guys aren't fighting and tell him how you feel.

<3 Brianna 

platinum94 on 9/27/2008 6:41:18 PM

hey chickie,
do what you want! dont be afraid to do anything. let me ask you a question:
WHY LIVE LIFE UNNOTICED?

haleykisses on 9/27/2008 7:08:21 PM

LYC13-- i had that once and it was just a gross zit or something that stayed that for a while. you not gonna die unless it starts growing like huuuuuuge which by that time you should see a doctor.

frankensteingirl on 9/27/2008 7:16:52 PM

anyone, mod or other girls

I dont know if i like this guy, he's my BGF and we email each other. After school and i dont see him untill the next day i feel worn out, like someone too a part away from me... do i like him or not???

Please answer!!!!!

midnightsun on 9/27/2008 7:29:58 PM

hey midnightsun!!!! you are the only person who will know if you like him or not.plus it is deffinetly okay if you don't know right now.oh and the whole worn out thing,you may just be really tired.just make sure if you figure out you like him to not go overboard with it.so enjoy life!
over and out,
jacqueline

guitargirlie95 on 9/27/2008 8:34:10 PM

***************mod*****************
I have a really really good guy friend
this summer he moved im soo bummed because i never hear from him i practically cry when i talk to him on aim i miss him he is like my best best friend i can ask him anything i just talked to him to night after monthes i miss him so much a cant even discribe i keep playing over his favorite song
how can i keep in touch he is never online and i realy want to see and talk to him i dont think hanging out with him would be ok because i dont know his phone # or his and my parents have never met




Hey girl!

Ask him for his number on aim.

<3 Brianna 

puppypaws on 9/27/2008 8:46:24 PM

midnightsun--
I feel the same way about another guy and we don't even e-mail! I would say you deep-down like him you just don't realize how perfect you two would be together. Just stay friends and if theres chemistry, things will just flow.

Sugar&Spice on 9/27/2008 8:49:30 PM

midnightsun


its sounds like u do like him Smile

Kimm23 on 9/27/2008 8:52:39 PM

GIRLS


checkout my profile Smile

Kimm23 on 9/27/2008 9:55:03 PM

ugh... dont show him till ur SURE he likes you

~iheartcharlie~ on 9/27/2008 9:59:49 PM

*MOD*

no guys like me cuz i am fat what should i do cuz i really want a boyfriend

softball_lover_96 on 9/27/2008 10:08:57 PM

softball_lover_96


just because you're fat it doesnt mean that no guy is gonna like u.i've seen alot of chubby girls in my school that have boyfriends.there's always one special guy out there

hope i helped

Kimm23 on 9/27/2008 10:29:49 PM

smileygirl513-
Just Friends by the jonas brothers
aaaaand...
crush by david archuleta (i think someone else said it already but it is a good song 4 what ur looking for)

<3
cameron

frappuccinofreak on 9/28/2008 11:08:24 AM

hey, softball_lover_96! dont worry bout it. if all a guy thinks about is a girls weight, hes just a jerk. most guys dont even think about that. only the conceited ones do.

Orrea_Luvs_Shoes (and boys and smileys and) on 9/28/2008 12:51:48 PM

softball_lover_96
if u want a bf that bad then just loose weight! jk. try likeing the chubyyish guys theyre desperate! they would be more your type! sorry if i sound mean! just my opinion!

Caligrl4eva on 9/28/2008 1:30:58 PM

lalalalalala

Caligrl4eva on 9/28/2008 1:34:38 PM

Girls remember life goes on

548kissbliss845 on 9/28/2008 3:19:43 PM

hey smileygirl513!!!

a great song for that situation is"just friends" by the jonas brothers. They actually have songs for every situation when it comes to loveSmile
enjoySmile

peace.love.jonas on 9/28/2008 3:23:14 PM

check out my profile!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

coca08 on 9/28/2008 8:15:33 PM

~MOD MOD MOD~
i have a dilemma. My BGF is really nice and funny and i think he has a crush on me. I think I might like him, but something happened last night to make me second-guess that. i went to the movies last night with a group of friends. My BGF and I were waiting outside the theater for everyone else to arrive. All of a sudden we saw this guy who goes to our school. he's sort of a jock and me and my friends are more of the drama club crowd. But my BGF was on the wrestling team with this other guy, so he said hi and asked him if he wanted to see a movie with us. To my surprise, this other guy said yes. The problem is, i used to have a big crush on this other guy. Last year, my frenemy told him that i liked him and he asked me if that was true. i said no, and he was like "good because i don't want to go out with you." i was sad, but i got over it. now i think im starting to like him again. im confused and upset and i just don't know what to do!! HELP!!

 

Hey babes,he certainly didnt sugarcoat that one! I think you should hang out with him a little more before comming to a decision. Maybe things have changed in the past year.xo JANA

xeoa on 9/28/2008 8:23:44 PM

MOD MOD MOD and GIRLS!!!
I need help!! Ok so i like this guy and he likes me and were sorta going out, the only thing is I haven't told my mom!!!! I am so freaked to tell her!!! Cause what if she gets mad @ me and tells me I can never see him again! Shes not not all that cool with dating!! But i really want to tell her!!
HELP!

 

Hey babes, you need to find out the dating rules before you tell her. If she is cool with it,.just tell her there is a guy you like hanging out with.If she doesnt want you dating,you are going to have to end things with him anyways.xo JANA

blondie_23 on 9/28/2008 10:26:39 PM

MOD
I want to start dating but i do not know how to tell my mom. I have a lot of crushes and one huge crush. My friends barely even have crushes and i know they will not be dating anytime soon. At my school only the popular kids dat. I am afraid my mom will say no or make up an excuse. I am in 7th grade and i am mature.
How do i ask my mom?
What are some ideas for dates besides going to the movies?

 

Hey babes, just bring it up to her.Say something like" Hey mom,my peers are starting to date people, I am not interested in anyone right now but when is a good time for me to start dating?"Dates can be simple like going for a walk on a nature trail or grabbing ice cream or playing frisbee.You dont need to actually go anywhere.xo JANA

Morgan on 9/28/2008 10:45:36 PM

xoxohearts,
i feel really bad for you, and I know you like him a lot, but unfortunatly he just wants to be friends, which means he just wants to be friends... so unfortunatly there probably isn't a way to "win him back". You should ask him why he broke up with you, and then try to work it out, but usually when boys make up there mind, the make up there mind, lol
It helps to know that there will be plenty of guys out there that would love to be your girlfriend! And of course no one can replace him, but there are still amazing guys out there, you wait!
But don't let your friends be mean to him... it should just be between the 2 of you

whitecoconut on 9/29/2008 5:53:16 PM



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