I have NEVER had my first kiss!! I have had 1 boyfriend, and we went out for 3 days! (we both wanted to break up.) The day he asked me out, he did kiss me… ON THE CHEEK! I’m 13, and I have friends who are guys, but guys think of me as “friend” material, not GF material. I have never even held hands with a guy! I’ve gotten hugs, PLENTY, but never my first kiss or held hands with a guy. It makes me jealous because all of my other friends have been kissed, and have had way more boyfriends than me, and have held hands. When I see them with their boyfriends and all that, I don’t even want to be with them. It makes me feel left out because when you’re the only one without a guy around your waist, or holding hands, they treat you like the 3rd wheel. I want to know… what can I do?? I know I sound desperate, but I just need advice…

– Candi‘

These things take time. You will eventually get kissed, don’t worry! If you really like a boy, ask him out. There is no rule that says you can’t do the asking! But if there isn’t a certain someone, don’t stress too much about your boy sitch. Hang out with some of your single gal pals or schedule boy-free time with your coupled-up friends. The right guy will come around when you aren’t looking so hard. Boyfriends are not everything! They’re fun but definitely not required.

Love ya,
Lara