Dear Helpline,
I like this boy in my school; we both like each other but I treat him badly. I want to tell him how I feel but when he’s around girls I get mad. There’s this girl I don’t like who tells him things about me. How can I tell him I’m sorry and that I like him?
Dear Anonymous,
The details of your letter shows that you are still juvenile; I don’t think you are ready for a relationship just yet. This is not the advice you were looking for, I’m sure, but I’m a firm believer in being frank. Getting upset at an individual you have feelings for, and who in turn has feelings for you, simply because he hangs out, or “is around” other girls is very childish; it shows that you are insecure and you are not mature enough to deal with a relationship just yet.
Furthermore, you should note that individuals get annoyed with this behaviour very quickly andthat this behaviour, most times, makes you less attractive in the individual’s eyes. You can apologize for your behaviour; think of the things you want to say, then proceed with your apology.
It is usually advised that students refrain from getting involved in relationships at school as it can be a big distraction and can create a lot of unwanted situations: jealously/heartbreak which leads to an individual getting distracted; this can affect your performance at school. Note that you are not even in a relationship yet and your emotions are getting the best of you.
Also, a number of students who are in relationships tend to get involved in activities they are not ready for as yet, which often affects them and sometimes gets in the way of their aspirations.
You should slow down. Life won’t end just because you’re not in a relationship. And like I’m sure you’ve been told before, there’s plenty of time for relationships when you get older.
