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Dr. M is the author of five advice books for tweens and teens. Her latest is Where Should I Sit at Lunch? The Ultimate 24/7 Guide to Surviving the High School Years. She enjoys dancing, reading, working out and talking with young people about the issues that concern them. She holds a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology.
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Liz, a first-year college student, is the co-author of three books: Ask Dr. M and Liz; Getting to Know the Real You: 50 Fun Quizzes Just for Girls, and Girls: What's So Bad About Being Good? She loves to dance, paint, make collages, hang out with friends and, of course, give advice.
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Dear Dr. M & Liz,
OK, so I really like this boy, and I think he likes me too, but he seems kind of shy. What should I do to get things going?
—Alexis, 16, New Hampshire
Dear Alexis,
If he's shy, he would probably be happy to have you start a conversation with him. If he's in one of your classes, you could make a comment about the homework. If he's not, you could say something about the weather. Basically, you're trying to give him the message that you've noticed him and are interested in getting to know him. You might have to get through an initial awkward phase, but it could be worth it.
—Dr. M
Dear Alexis,
Since he's shy, he'll probably be relieved that you're willing to make the first move. Start with something really small so it's not too much for him. Try asking him if he wants to study together or just hang out—something where you two can be alone, but it's the sort of thing that friends do together. Once you two are alone, it will be easier for you to judge how he feels about you and figure out what your next move should be. Hopefully you'll eventually get him to come out of his shell and tell or show you how he really feels.
—Liz
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