Dear Dish-It, My Boyfriend Acts Shady at School

Love Advice for Teens

Dear Dish-It, is here to whisper "ttyl after I've thought about this some more".

Dear Dish-It,

Ok herez my problem, in school every one turns to me when they wanna get hooked up with someone, but now that everyone is either hooked up, or is asking me if I can hook them up, I have NO time for a crush or a b/f. Plus there are like no more guyz that I can have a crush on. For instance, last year this really nice girl wanted to get hooked up with my crush, she was one of my bff so of course I told her I would hook her up, but that was before I knew it was my crush. Anywayz, I ended hooking them up, and ended up having a broken heart. Now I'm all confused, what should I do? I mean, I'm so "INVOLVED" with everyone's relationships I cant have one of my own!! I NEED advice and quick!! Thanx.
unloved&confused

Dear unloved&confused,

Sounds like you have a big heart - being all nice-nice and settin' up everyone and their dog. But you're forgettin' one thing - you need to take care of you. I'm not talkin' getting all selfish and wearin' T shirts with the "It's all about me" logo - just keep in mind, you deserve something good too. Stop being Miss Matchmaker and start pursuing your own crushes. You've got it wrong when you sign your e "unloved&confused" - it sounds like you're loved by everyone. People only ask for advice or help (especially in love matters) from someone they trust and like. I have a feelin' that there are probably a lot of guys out there that would love your helpful, friendly attitude. You just gotta give yourself (and your love interests) some attention.

Dear Dish-It,

I am in 6th grade and I like this boy who is also in 6th grade. He knows I like him but he doesn't like me. I'm sooo... sad. Every time I see his face I get butterflies in my stomach.He drives me sooo.... crazy. I really want to go with him. What should I do?
Trinni

Dear Trinni,

Unfortunately, there is really zero you can do about this situation. The fact is, sometimes you're gonna crush on someone who just doesn't crush back. That's life. What you need to realize in this kinda situation is this: there is nothing wrong with ya. It's easy to think that it must be your fault that someone isn't into you, but it really isn't. You're just as fun, smart and pretty as you always were - this dude just wants something different. The reverse will happen one day too - where someone is diggin' you and you ain't diggin' them. When it does, remember how it felt in your case and try to let 'em down easy. As for the butterflies and stuff... find a new guy to get all queasy over. That's all you can do.

Dear Dish-It,

My boyfriend, that is in the 7th grade, calls me but acts shady at school. He won't talk to me at school but on the phone he tells me how much he admires me and all. Will you tell me what to do about this situation?
Roma

Dear Roma,

Tell your boy to grow up. Any dude who can't let on that he digs ya in front of his peeps, or in public at all, is being a baby. He isn't ready for a relationship and he's so not worthy of your time - let alone your love. You deserve better and you know it.

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