Prom Advice

[Hjackson]

So my question requires a bit of background information: I am a freshman in high school. I have a lot of upperclassmen friends because of marching band. One of the guys I'm friends with (a junior) really wanted a date to prom so he asked me to go with him as friends.

The thing is, a couple months ago, he took me to a surprise party for one of our friends. I was hoping it was just him giving me a ride, but he was flirting to the point where my other friends noticed. They helped me out and talked to him and on the way home he apologized for "making me uncomfortable." So he's been known to like me a bit. However, like I said, that was months ago.

We became better friends after the awkwardness of that incident wore off and now I'm here. He asked me and I said yes, mentioning the "as friends" thing. Most of the people I've talked to say he swears it's just as friends but some have their doubts. I figured I might as well say yes because I'm good friends like 5 of the people going and I'll never know his intentions unless I go, right?

So now, how do I go with him as friends and not make it awkward? What do we do during slow songs? What if people around us are grinding? Since we are just friends, we are obviously not going to, so how so I dance not-awkwardly? Also, as I mentioned before, I'm a freshman, so what can I expect from prom?? Do I get a long dress or short? How do I not look like an idiot when I'm dancing? I just need advice!

[MadManic]

Well first of all everybody looks like an idiot when they are dancing to be quite honest so just go for it. Second of all if people are grinding just find a girl that you're close with or that you're friends with (i'm assuming you will have some upper classmen friend via marching band) and grind with her because girl grinding is honestly very socially acceptable and tbh irks grind on each other more than girls grind on guys. Also get a long dress. It makes you look classy and hot and if you wear a long dress to prom it sort of sends the wrong vibe. Obviously it's possible he may have some intentions you don't necessarily want to reciprocate so be really sly about staying around a lot of people or people you know. always have a girl friend around you try not to really be alone with him too much and hint at the friend thing as much as possible without being too obvious. If you want to avoid a dance go to the restroom or get a drink or something and take your time, no rush. Slow dancing really isn't that bad. I had to go to a semi formal with a guy i didn't particularly care for but it's all right. And don't be afraid to move his hands if he trys getting frisky hahaha. most of all just be confident you know? confidence is key.