Ok, here is a recap of what happened... in pre-school I "had my first boyfriend" lol... He and I are in 8th (me) and 9th (him) grade. We only see each other when we play tennis, but we honestly like each other. So recently I told my friends some super romantic stories about him, but I left the fact that they are daydreams. And I told my friends some a story about how he told me he, really loved me, etc. And there I left out the fact that this happend in the summer going into 7th grade and that he only said he liked me. I'm thinking about just causally saying, "Dude, didn't I tell you that was a dream?" Next time it is brought up. I have TOTALLY learned my lesson, etc. and I wanted to know if any of you guys out there have any other ideas on how to tell them it is "way, way, exaggerated, etc." B/c now we might actually "date for real" and I don't want to get embaressed when they meet him. (He goes to a school 15 min away) Admitting that I made it up is out of the question! lol! Thanks!
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You really need to fess up before all of this gets back to him.  It could destroy whatever could be.  Tell your friends the truth...that it was a dream but you wanted it to be true so badly that you neglected to mention the fact that it was only a dream.  You will feel better for setting the record straight and they will be glad you were honest with them.  Don't be surprised if you take some major teasing about it though.  And, I am glad you learned a lesson from it...lies or exaggerations alwasy come back to bite you on the butt.  The truth will set you free!\n\nGood luck!
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ok heres my thought on this its kinda tricky and it depends on what school year your in (like last year of highschool or something)  i reccomend try to get a phone number because if you can get that you know he is willing to be open to you.  if you get the number tell him how you feel and then it'll be a lot easier becasue you have his number already.  also if you both have a sense of humor and he's kinda reacting funny to you telling him how you feel you can always say "you know i have your number i could just call everyday to bother you...." (or something like that) if someone said that to me id bust up laughing  anyway if he likes you you'll get his number and even if you can't get it out that day you can always call during the summer. also a better tactic would be (depending on what year of school you in) to see if he wants to do something with you.  if he likes you he'll probably be relieved that you asked instead of him asking (been there done that its nerve racking)
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yes!  he likes you, you already know this so stop acting like a five year old and go talk to him tomorrow at church.  it is ridiculous to send your best friend to go talk to him... i remember doing stuff like that when i was around your age, but i look back on it now -- i am 27--- like it was very immature and ridiculous.  don't make excuses for yourself that you are a wimp or too shy, just stand up for your own, and go talk to the kid, i promise that he will want to hang with you, it is pretty obvious.
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Just because your in 8th grade doesn't mean you have to have a boyfriend!\n    Listen if you dont have a boyfriend it probably because your not ready, or if you like someone it's probably beacuse your not ready or don't feel comfortable telling them. You know just because your friends have boyfriends, or are always talking about them doesn't mean you have to get one. Maybe a guy likes you but is too scared to tell you...boys at this age are stupid and aren't ready to commit to a relationship. Believe me having a boyfriend isn't all that.....there is heartbreak no matter what. Just look at your friends when they are dumped...you really want that?\n    When your ready to have a boyfriend you should feel comfortable with that person ,and around them. If a guy only likes you for your looks than he's most likely a pervert. If a guy doesnt like you for your looks, or something like that then...well....first. he doesnt like you. second. he needs to stop being shallow.third.. he needs to get to know a girl b4 he goes out with you.Most guys date the pretty girls or skinny girls or w/e and then dump them because they are stuck-up and rude. lol. plus if you think its ur weight, its not. if a guy liks u it sould be your personality and whats in your heart. boyfriends arent everything these days.....ull thank me someday wen u find the right guy ull be happy u didnt go though out all the breakups and waited for the right guy!!!!\n     \n           *i wish you luck, and now i hope you understand looks arent everything!!!!!!!!!!
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What are the benefits of having this guy as your "boyfriend"?\n\nIt's possible that your guy is shy, or maybe afraid of getting too involved with a girl, because maybe his friends will harass him. Maybe he feels awkward, and just doesn't know what to do or say. Let him know that you'd like to hang out with him a little more at school, and think of conversation starters. Make a list (for your reference only) of all of the things you'd like to know about him, and the things you want him to know about you. Then, don't deluge or assault him with 2000 questions in one day, but every time you get together with him, try to get a conversation- a dialogue- going. \n\nIf he's still not interested, or is distant, cold, etc, I would suggest that you let this one go, and find a boyfriend who's interested in being half of a couple. You can't expect a school-age boyfriend to dote on you every minute of every day, but you should be able to expect some conversation, and some company. Life's too short to devote it all to someone who's not going to meet you somewhere in the middle. Good luck to ya.
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I first want to say this...being in middle school tells me you are an early teenager.  Being a teenager is quite challenging in itself and doesn't seem to be easier when your peers "make fun of you."  Let's say this - there is so much time ahead of you for boyfriends that one day you'll wonder why you were even worried about this at all.  I have a son who is probably the same age as you and I'll tell you something, the girls are always makeing googoo eyes at him and he likes them back, the funny thing is this..HE IS TOO SCARED TO CALL THEM!  I SWEAR TO IT!  He has even told me he is scared to call them!  So, it may not be that they don't like you, it could possibly be that they are chicken!\n\nIn addition, so much will change for you in the next 4-5 years you won't believe it!  Your mind and thought processes will change drastically, your body will begin to change, your friends will begin to change, and everyone will be going through this all at the same time!\n\nDon't sit around feeling sorry for yourself because you don't have a boyfriend.  One day you will wish you had time to yourself and that you didn't have to deal with the hassel of having a relationship.  Trust me when I say this....but your time will come.  Just worry about being yourself and doing the things that you love to do without feeling you need someone else like a boy to make you complete.  Look out for #1...and #1 is you!\n\nI know it is easier said than done, but let me tell you, everyone was a teenager once..including us parents.  And we liked the opposite sex and we all wanted boyfriends or girlfriends, the funny thing is, none of us were ever brave enough to say to someone that we liked them!  So just sit back, relax and let things be the way that they are and just be yourself!  And if your friends still make fun of you, just sit back and watch them...they'll be heartbroken before you know it.  Relationships in the teen years are really what I call "practice for the real ones you will have as an adult."  Meaning it won't last now, but in the future you will have gained more knowledge and insight into what real relationships are all about and knowing what you expect from another person.  \n\nIf you feel that strongly about being made fun of, talk to your parents.  They are there for a reason...to help you grow up!  And never underestimate how your parents would or could understand you...again, we were all teenagers once ourselves.\n\nSMILE!  IT MAKES PEOPLE WONDER WHAT YOU ARE SO HAPPY ABOUT!
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look hon, you are young and you don't need to stress over somthing like this. i know you don't want to hear the usual, "your too young, concentrate on school" but i'm not stupid and i know that you will probably pursue him anyway. just have fun but don't stress,(you don't want wrinkles before you get to high school right? ;)
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The best way to resolve this question is to just out of nowhere talk to him. Ask him how is he doing. Or just say hi and once he says hi back just take it slow. If he likes you he will want to continue the conversation. But sweeti you are still young and these things will come and go. I went through the same thing when i was in 8th grade. I liked this boy who was a freshman but i was shy to talk to him. After about 2 weeks of being gutless i braved myself up and talked to him. We set together at lunch and talked the whole lunch hour and at the end of that time i realized that all he was, was a crush. I got over him and i moved on. Don't rush into anything sweeti your leaving yourself open for a let down. And it sucks being hurt. Let him notice you. That is the easiest way to do it. Good Luck and i wish you a very bright future. Go for the gold and stay in school.
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Once upon a time a girl that I hung out with told me she had a friend who saw me a lot and thought she might like me, and wanted to know what I liked in a girl to see if she might want to ask me out. I told her that I liked a girl who would talk to me, so that we could both get to know each other a little first before thinking about whether or not we should go out. \n\nSo my advice is to just talk to him and see how he responds to being around you. Since he's in most of your classes then you have plenty of opportunity and excuse to talk to him about things.\n\nEdit: Concerning your additional details.\n\nIf I had to make an educated guess from what you wrote I would say that he does like you and would like to spend some time with you outside of school. You paint him as being smart enough on his own, so he isn't trying to be near you so that he can use you to get good grades. And he is trying to point out things you have in common, like the answers, to show that you two are compatable.
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Boys are immature!  They will say things even though they don't mean them.  Sometimes when they say they don't want a relationship, it means they jsut don't want one with you.  They're just not that into you.  It's time to move on and focus on schoolwork and less on boys, or at least find a nice guy who will not trick you and lie and try to make you believe things that are only half true.  Believe me, if a guy likes you alot, he will make it known to you and won't have other girlfriends around!
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16 to date, dear. I have 4 girls 7, 9, 11, 12. They (the oldest ones) are allowed to have a boyfriend, but in name only. No touching, no dating, the only thing they would be allowed to do is have the boy over here to visit, with me here to supervise. I am shocked that you already had your first kiss. Take it easy, you have the rest of your life, and the sooner you start, the younger you will be when you actually do IT. You don't want to be wearing maternity clothes in the 12th grade. Slow it down, be friends, no dating, and tell those boys to keep their paws to themselves.
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School is a scarry place these days.. I hope that you put this much effort into your studies.... \nThere is a whole life ahead of you and you should not have time to worry yourself about these things.. You will stress so badly that at 18 years of age you will look 25.\nWhen a guy likes you.. nothing keeps him away..If he doesn't have something nice to say to you every single day... He is not worth the time.. Don't even talk to the popular girls anymore.. They can be cruel and dangerous... school is almost out.. Think of all the things you could be doing this summer...Summer romances are the best... I promise.
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just do it talk, before my x and i got together we didn't really know what to say then when we were alone one day i kissed him another couple of months later we were together, the the start best time of my life, i dunno what's happened now but my point is your crush probably doesn't know what to say to your face, i probably wouldn't tell you this over the phone.
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Okay, don't cry.  That is why they are boys.  I am sure you are a beautiful girl.  I had the same issue when I was your age in school. The boys would always go for the really thick girls that looked like they flunked 3 grades.  I used to wonder "what is wrong with me".  I found out that it wasn't me at all.  Some of these girls were fast, meaning they were easy.  They put out and what boy isn't going to be interested in some fast girl that can't say no.  I know it is hard and it was for me too.  Try not to pay it any mind.  I have seen these same girls and boys now since they are adults and my have they changed, and not in a good way.  Don't get down on yourself.  You WILL have a boyfriend but don't get hung up on this.  Just relax and don't think about it so much. I am sure if you are as pretty as you say you are that some boy probably already secretly admires you.  Hang in there, it won't be long before someone sweeps you off your feet.
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Geez, I'm in a rut right now with one.  I want to believe something will really happen, but the longer it goes, and his stories change, I"m starting to feel he's making me play games now.  \n\nI have however made 2 very good friends from the online dateing!  It's like we have been friends forever. The problem was, we weren't compatable with all the lovey, romance, sex stuff.\nBut I'll love their friendship and hold them dear in my heart forever!
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Ok, I am looking at your history now.....\n1. "I agree with the first girl what have you got to lose besides time itself. Jesus Loves and Adores. "\n    this answer was in response to a girl looking for her godparents on line. I thought it was a good answer but you didn't have much to add to what had already been said. I like to do research on my answers and try to say something that hasn't been said if I can.\n\n2."Christian and a good person in general. Not what you wanted to hear right and I am 15 fyi. Jesus Loves and Adores. "\n    So that is what you look for in a girl. hmmm\n     If it is true great answer, but again, kinda short. I would explain what you mean by good person.\n\n3. "I never had a job on account of my age but try fry cook. Jesus Loves and Adores. "\nAgain a short answer but this time it was about something you knew nothing about. Why did you answer? I answered this one too but I have years of summer job experiences to draw from. That is what makes a good answer. \n\n4. "They are not true friends. If you hang out with them you will become like them and do you want to be like her. You should stop being friends with her and tell her why. Good Luck God Bless and Jesus Loves and Adores. \nI actually really liked your point on this one. If she hangs out with girls that can't be trusted then she evcentually will learn to lie too. Good answer!\n\n5."You already know your boyfriend very well stay with him and don't take the chance of going for this other guy and figure out the love he has for you is just temporary. If you take a chance like this you could end up with no one and be left alone with a broken heart now if your current boyfriend is abusing you physically, mentally, or in anyway dump him but don't overreact and make something actually pretty insignificant into something catastrophic so you could just be with the other guy or it will probably lead to a broken heart and most of all pray for guidance from Jesus Christ our Lord. Good Luck, God Bless, and Jesus Loves and Adores. \nSo this is an answer you can be proud of. Great explanation with advice that is true to life.\n\nI closing I would say try to answer stuff you can answer based on your life experiences. There are a lot of people on here that take this stuff seriously. If you go around giving advice just to get points you could hurt somebody. \nHope this helps, it was the toughest answer I have ever given. \nLOL
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Don't worry, it was just a dream. Since you were thinking about telling him you liked him, that might have been your mind's way of backing out and coping with the stress. Brace yourself when you ask him and I bet'cha he won't say that.(I should know, I'm a guy myself.)