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may be embarrassed and surprised. More likely, the two of you will have a heartfelt talk that
will help you get to know each other even better than before. Good luck!
In friendship,
Terra
Will he ever kiss me?
Hey Terra,
My boyfriend and I started out as friends, and then about a month ago we started going out.
This is my first boyfriend, and I’m his first girlfriend. We’re only in seventh grade, and he’s on
the shy side, but it’s been two weeks already and he hasn’t even held my hand! I want some-
thing romantic to happen between us. Do you think I should make the first move?
Waitin’
Dear Waitin’,
While you seem to have successfully made the emotional shift from friends to something
more, it sounds like your boyfriend isn’t quite ready to get physical. Be patient—you haven’t
been going out very long. Holding hands will come in time. Usually, holding hands, hugging,
and kissing takes a relationship to the next level, and these things happen when the time is
right. Rushing into the physical stuff can be a mistake, especially if the other person isn’t ready.
To get a little more intimate, you might hold his hand and see how he responds. If he
likes it, fine, but if it makes him uncomfortable, respect that. The important thing is that the
two of you enjoy being together and treat each other with respect. Take care.
In friendship,
Terra