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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,
I have a problem: Believe it or not, I'm 12 years old (almost 13) and I've never been kissed by a boy. All my other friends have. What's wrong with me?
—Maya, 12
Dear Maya,
First, there's absolutely nothing wrong with you! Second, at 12–almost 13–you have lots of time ahead of you to be involved in romantic relationships. Each person has her own timetable for developing physically, socially, and emotionally. You're better off waiting until you're ready than rushing into something that you're not prepared for. Consider your own needs and values rather that looking at what your friends are doing.
—Dr. M
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