| Teen
dilemma Bryan
Moore*, 19 I've
known my best friend for over 12 years, and I always end up wanting more than
just a friendship with her. I've hinted at and told her this straight up, but
she doesn't want anything more and keeps telling me I'm like her brother. Right
now, I'm with a girl, but I still want her. Response
Domari,
16 It's
better he keeps it that way, since she's not letting him in. Obviously, the girl
rates him as a brother so he should just be there to protect her. Tamika,
17 I've
been in a situation like this. Let me say we should and can never force anyone
into liking us. Don't give her an ultimatum that will put her into a compromising
position. Let things flow and in time, if she's meant to be with you, she'll come
around. Don't make your girlfriend feel inferior because she's not your first
choice. Although she may be a runner-up, she's human, she has feelings, and no
one wants to be the last resort. Mario,
17 You
can't force her. Suppose you and her start talking and you find out she's not
the right person, you might end up losing your best friend and your girlfriend.
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