Dating tips for teenagers

Teenage relationships are not easy because there is simply so much that you do not know. While most teenagers try to make the best of what they get, it can be heart-wrenching to deal with confusing signals, mixed messages, and of course, mixed opportunities. (Related article: Love with a high school classmate)

Hannah is going through a similar dilemma. She writes, "I'm 16 and have never dated. Lately, this boy who used to not notice me very much has been noticing me after I sang for this class project one day. His locker is right next to mine, and so he passes by me (there or in class) to say "Hi," to make a compliment, or to make small talk. It seems like we always see each other in the hallways, and I have caught him looking at me a lot during classes we have in common. I don't know if we're merely making random eye contact or if he has been staring, though. I was nice, but distant, at first because I was busy and tired at the time. He persisted with this, and I started to kind of like him. But now, after I performed this other song in another class, it seems like he's ignoring me. Maybe I didn't do too well, but he did talk to me and complimented me for a couple of days right afterward. Then, he almost completely left me alone like he did before. I haven't approached him, and he hasn't approached me. I still catch him looking at me once in a while, but it sometimes seems like he goes out of his way to avoid eye contact with me. What's going on? Did he like me because he was impressed, and decided to give up on me because I wasn't as good as he had originally thought? Did the infatuation wear off? Is he waiting for me to approach him? I'm so confused, because I kind of like him now! Please help me."

1. I think he likes you but when you did not respond positively he sort of assumed that you were not interested or were already in a relationship with another boy. Boys don't like to be rejected and he thought that if he pushed too hard he will simply be asked to get off your back. (Related article: How to attract women?)
2. And nothing is random in this world, particularly eye contact. If he is looking at you, he has feelings for you. It might seem that he is avoiding you now because he tried and you did not reciprocate. (Related article: How to attract men?)
3. So what can you do? Well take charge by being nice to him, approaching him, and even flirting with him a little. Give a hint about doing something together; he will be delighted. It is not that he thinks that you are not good enough. He might have thought he was not good enough for you because you did not respond. (Related article: Use body language to charm someone)

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- By Pierre Coda