CRUSHES
Advice
Should I ditch my BF for my new crush?
I have a boyfriend who I don’t really
like. I want to break up with him, but I’m too scared that he’ll
get really upset. The thing is, I like someone else. I want to ask
him out, but I can’t unless I break up with my boyfriend first. And
what if my new crush says no? I’m afraid to be single. Am I
completely insane? HELP!
Dear Stuck with One, Stuck on Another,
You’re not insane, and it certainly
makes sense to break up with a guy you don’t really like. But slow
down before asking out the new guy, and don’t be afraid of being
single. At most schools, the majority of girls and guys are
single—especially at the beginning of the school year. Besides, do you really want to be
holding hands with someone new right after a breakup? It's time to let
your BF know that he’s about to be your ex-BF. Be civil, clear and
as gentle as possible. Tell him you think you two would be better as
friends, or that your parents aren’t OK with you dating, or that
you need to focus on homework, or that your feelings have changed.
The words may sound cheesy or awkward, but its better than staying
silent when the good times are over, and better than just sending a
text.
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