Dear Punky,

He Doesn't Like You That Way

You know what? He does NOT like you the way you like him. He just doesn't.
Repeat it. Believe it. Live it. And it's not the end of the world!

I wish the world was the way you want it to be. Heck, I wish that the world was the way I want it to be. But it's not. It's not when you're 15-years-old, and it's not when you're old like me.

But part of maturing is realizing that, and making the best choices you can for yourself along the way.

It's nice to have fantasies, and imagine great situations, but then you still have to go to school and live with yourself and make real friends who like you the same way you like them.

Yes. It all starts with learning to honor her body.

And you don't have to have sex with someone because you wish they would like you. It's just not a good choice.

Stop Obsessing

But if she thinks he's worth it, she should tell him how she feels.

I'm not sure if he is a good guy, or just likes to mess with you, but it's time to quit obsessing about him.

Eat a bowl of ice cream for your depression, go to the movies with your friends, and build up your self-esteem so that you can wait to have sex with someone who really does like and respond to you the way you do with them. And that's a choice you can make.

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