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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,
I have two problems. First, there are no boys in my school who are taller than me and are my type. Second, all my friends either have boyfriends or are always bragging about how many boys like them and they can't decide which one to go out with!
—Jenna, 13, Virginia
Dear Jenna,
Don't let height or type prevent you from meeting boys who might be fun to spend time with. Boys are generally a couple of years behind girls in developing, so a guy who's the shortest one in class today might be way taller than you in a year or so. As for your friends who are bragging—they need a little sensitivity training. And maybe they're just showing off—sometimes people brag to hide their own insecurities.
—Dr. M
Dear Jenna,
First of all, you don't need a boyfriend, even if all your friends have one. Second, you shouldn't exclude guys who might not be your type because once you get to know them you might find that you like a type that's different from what you thought originally. If you think you are only looking for a particular type, you might be closing yourself off from meeting someone who might be just right for you. Besides, your type will probably change as you get older.
—Liz
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