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(Part 1)So, I go to Lulla Middle School, and 1 - 2 months ago, I met someone. His name is Joshua Jackson. He is very nice, funny, sweet, and kind! I saw him as one of my best friends! Then one day, as we were eating lunch he looked shy! I asked him, "What's wrong?" and he didn't talk to me!Then, his friends revealed to me that he liked me! I was VERY surprised! I didn't like him, but at the same time, this could wreak our friendship! I didn't want it happening, but it almost did! He didn't admit it at first, but then he did! I was taken aback! I said I didn't like him, and his friends kept telling me how much effort he put into this.I said, "If he likes me, he could tell me himself! Also, WHY are you pushing him to do something he is not ready to do yet!?" I can see he was emmbarassed! I felt SO bad, but I had to stick with my boundaries! I was so worried. My parents won't let me date till i'm 19, so what will I tell my mom, what will I tell him?SO, AITA for not giving my friend a chance! If I could date, he would be the perfect match, but I can't so...? I will post part 2 soon! Love you guys!
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#1
You can't date until you are 19?!! You are an adult at 18.
You will probably end up doing what ALL the generations before you did - sneak out. I'm not condoning it but its fact.
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#2
I don't think ITA but at the same time I do! I NEED HELP!
Nichole Harris 1 week ago
Nah you're nta!!! Maintain your boundaries and explain why, remain friends maybe something will come off it maybe not
#3
Maybe you don't like him because you don't feel ready to like someone that way, or because you don't want to cause problems with your parents. Whatever the reason, it's perfectly valid. You're both still young and figuring stuff out.
My advice is to talk honestly with Joshua. Tell him that you really like him as a friend and that you don't want to lose that friendship, but that you don't see him as more than that. You might lose the friendship because Joshua might find it hard to remain friends. This happens sometimes, but its important that you stay true to who you are and what you want. I wish you luck in navigating these years, they can be difficult.
#4
My best suggestion is being open and honest with him. I understand you do not want to do anything behind your parents back and I am into total agreement with that but honestly is the best policy.
What do you think ?
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