Editor#12
Well Girl in Sixth Period, you seem to be very torn and conflicted about your feelings. I don’t think you should dislike the fact that you have a crush on someone simply because it’s too “mainstream.” You should try figuring out why you, and all those other girls, find yourself falling for this guy. Take into consideration what exactly it is that you like about him. Are these qualities physical or personal? Once you determine what attracts you to this person, you need to ask yourself if those are qualities that should be considered a priority. Are they superficial? Do your feelings go beyond the apparent and typical? Is all you can think of something along the lines of “I just love his eyes” or “he is so hot”? If your response is “yes” to the latter, I don’t think your feelings for him are strong enough to even consider a relationship. You would therefore fall into the category of girls that are “attracted” to him, not the girls that actually “like” him. However, if you find yourself listing qualities such as similar views and opinions, intelligence or common interests, then you can conclude that you actually do like this person. You should try developing a relationship with this person (by relationship I do not mean a romantic one, I mean a friendly one). Talk to him and try to understand what his feelings are. Does he make any subtle hints? If he does like you, you will most likely be able to tell from his body language and from the way he treats you in comparison to other girls. Good luck and I hope you can determine whether or not you like this boy for the right reasons, and if he feels the same about you.