|
|
 |
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.
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dear Dr. M & Liz,
I like this guy. He's older than me—MUCH older. Everyone thinks I should lose him. But I really, really like him.
—Kai, 12, Canada
Dear Kai,
I know you probably want me to say that the age difference shouldn't matter since you like this guy so much, but at your age it does matter. Your expectations of a relationship and his are bound to be very different. Having a crush on someone older is normal at your age, but don't act on your feelings. You've got too much to lose.
—Dr. M
Dear Kai,
Even though you really, REALLY like this guy, the age difference might lead to some problems. At your age, anything more than a two year difference means that a guy is at a different stage of his life. The two of you will have a hard time understanding what's going on in each other's lives. I'd advise you to look for a guy closer in age and interests to you.
—Liz
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
