i've liked him for the longest time.. he was soo many firsts for me and we've been going on and off for like a year and we werent even together and at skool we wont talk to me but on aim he always IM's me n is all protective and what not..
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Yes, defiantly talk to him about how you feel.  BUT DO NOT DO IT ON-LINE.  Please go see him somewhere and sit down an find out the scoop.  If he likes you and you like him then its settled.  But, if he cant let go of you but is seeing others while so called protecting you, etc., then its time for you to let him go.  Put him on the spot and ask him directly about what he wants and let him know what you want.  PLAIN AND SIMPLE.
458260
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.
263474
Hey, if the worst that happens is that you remain friends than so be it.  True friends are hard to come by.  Don't throw that away.  UNLESS-HE is still pining over you and wants more than just the friendship, than I would say, so long-you don't want to lead him on either.
507720
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.
514078
I know just what you mean.  I really don't know how to explain any of this because when I was in school there was this girl that really did like me but she would never asked me how to say anything to me.  She was really shy but very pretty after several years I found out that she really did like me a lot.  I wish I would have knew this or she would have told me because I wouldn't love to go out with her.  Maybe the best thing that you can do is try to find out whether or not this guy is at all interested in her.  If he is maybe you should drop the few hints around and maybe he will get the idea that it is okay for him to ask her out.  Some guys are really intimidated when girls come on to them.  Try to find how he feels and try to get him to make the first move.  Good luck
598917
hey girlie! (lol if any other people read this i am talkin to her like this cuz she is my bff) hey look at all this support you are gettin! i know bout this prob. u have had it for a while. why dont you just ask him? u never know, he truly may like you back. and if you dont ask him, its gunna be to late! u may not see him again! i know you like him a lot. just some advice though, dont  make sumone your everything cuz once they r gone you have nothing. trust me i have been there and you know i have. last bf lol. girl you have nothing to lose, if he says no and embarasses you or he tells his friends, u are goin to a new school ne ways lol. but if he says yes, just imagine! u can come and visit all the time too! hope these answers from me and all these kind people help u!\nlove always and good luck in all you do no matter where you are!\n             your bff christina
187724
I think you just need to come out and tell him how you feel.  Say something like; You know that you were my first love don't you?  Well, after hanging out with you for the past several years, it seems that I still have the same sort of feelings for you.  How do you feel about that?  \n\nIt is ultimately going to be a risk, but think of the reward!  Isn't it worth it if he feels the same way but was too shy, nervous or afraid of rejection like you?  Nothing ventured nothing gained.  Good luck!
644145
would you believ the same thing has just happend to me. bout 4 months ago i ran into this guy i went to school with and we started chatting and i got his number. later in the week i got a msg from him and we were talking about school and how we were friends and how i used to really like him. he then replied that he liked me and wish he had relised what he had missed out on in school and he should have hooked up with me.\nwe continued to msg each other and after a week he said that he still had feelings for me. the only problem with the whole situation is i met another guy and now im engaged, i got so confused on what to do but he still says now that he really likes me and i should leave the other guy. of course im not.\nAnyway the point to all this is yes there is a chance for you both as long as neither of you are in a relationship. a way to find out is by saying that you used to like him and find out where you stand with him. invite him out for dinner or a movie or something and try and spend time with him. you will soon know if he likes you or not.\nGood luck and hope this helps
470584
It was really hard for me too. Once, I started to tell him, and i found he already knew but he didn't like me like that. He said we should be friends until he could sort out his feelings. That was two years ago. His name was domingo. I think he forgot to think it over but we are good friends now and he likes me and my best friend more than any of the other girls. He says they are annoying, and we talk about mature stuff he is interested in. He still hangs out with boys more than us, but hey, what can you expect from a 12 year old? My friend has no romantic interest in him, so in a few years, when we are both 16, i think i might ask him out. Oh yeah, your problem..... well, you get my point right? even if you can't work up the nerve now, it will be easier later. in your case, however, sooner might be bettter than later. i'm sorry if i am confusing you, love is very confusing.
530282
You can't help the way you feel, it is being human.  I had a similar situation when I was 17.  I had been best friends with him for 2 years and gradually we got closer and closer.  For me it didn't work out but I am glad I gave it a go otherwise I would all ways wonder what if.  I think life is far too short to have regrets.
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i personally feel that the two of you should try and stay in contact you know be friends. this way it gives you and him the chance to develop a relationship on a higher level....communication. who's to say that he is the one for you, you might find out in the long run that he wasn't the correct choice for you and because you are taking the time to get to know him mentally you will  more than likely have no regrets. and if its meant to be he'll be there for you. plus the relationship will be a strong one because you took the time to get to know each other.  lastly even though you are going away to school you do get breaks and time off to go see your love ones...this can be the time you spend with him to catch up on the time you spent apart.
520852
This sounds like a typical teenage issue. He likes you, he is just young and dumb, and trying to be "cool"; or just plain scared. We are sometimes retarded like that. You can either wait, or you can approach him. Good Luck!
44196
looks like you've gotten some good advice already.  \nlooks like ya done made your move too.\n\ni'm sure you done right by getting rid of him, especially if he became rebelious or defensive or even if he acted like you were the nut.\n\ni'm gonna assume that ya (now x-) bf was at least within 10 years of your age.  now with that info, i ask you to think for a minute... has he been stand-offish, less attentive, communication getting (well,) different maybe even less, then it was best to jump out now.  after all ya not kids any more in high school playing with teenage emotions.\nbut.....\n\nif things haven't changed to the worest or haven't been getting boreing, then maybe this guy is telling the truth or maybe he does like the name andrew or maybe he does have a gay attraction, that maybe he, himself hasn't realalized.\n\n\nnaaah...  stick with the breack-up and find you a real man that doesn't want to play headgames, because that is exactly what he's doing to you.  i'm sorry if it hurts your heart/feelings, but it's better now than a few months or years down the road.
150540
I've been in that position...many times.You can't dwell on your situation too long because when a guy comes a long who really likes you ,you may miss him.You don't want to miss him do you??????Even if nobody likes you for a while its just a phase.please believe me.I have a wonderful bf who when I met him I was liking another guy.
655029
i have the same problem...i really like this kid but i don't know how to talk to him....i've tried hanging out with some of his friends who are also my friends and he comes up to his friends and starts talking to them and i'll just keep on talking to them...it's worked for me a few times...who knows...it might work for you too!!! tell me about the results!
373692
you should just go for it if he doesn't like u then he wasn't the one for u. But don't freak over it. cuz I'm in the same tipe of jam and freaking over it doesn't help:)
93556
I have bad news for you: YOU are playing *him*.  He's been nothing but honest with you, and you're not being honest even with yourself.  You know how he feels, yet still keep in contact with him... because you like the attention.  He makes you feel good about yourself.  But you're only stringing him along.