B4 u help me, read this

[teencrazykid]

Okay, this girl I like, I will call her *Laurel* *Laurel* is 11, and I am 13. She is in 6th grade, and I am in 8th grade. That might seem like a difference, but to me, it's not really. If she was 9 or something, that wouldn't work, but she is a "tween," one step from a teen. We have been friends for almost two years. I like her for her personality and she helps me when I'm feeling low. We can (most of the time) have serious conversations about things that we cant talk to others about. We're both in the same economic situation (at the poverty line, not embarrased for others to know.) We don't go to the same school, but my sister lives within blocks of her house, so I can go 2 my sister's after school, then go to *Laurel's* house. (I think she's hot.....) Nykole shared a good piece of advice with me, however....11 is young 2 be tied 2 someone. We were "conisdered" bf and gf when she was 10 and I was 11. That was a while ago. Now we're serious, but I know she cares about me as a friend, but I don't know about much further than that. The note I have (and am looking at) right now talks about how I like her personality, and how she can treat me for who I am and recognize me for who I am, and not how everyone else expects me to be. I hope this helps you give me your opinion....thanks!

[serial-thrilla]

i think 11 is too young for a girl to have a boyfriend. just my opinion though

[teencrazykid]

My mom was 11 in about 1968 when her first bf was like 17, 19 something like that. I'm ok with the idea b/c most girls in my family have their first bf at 10 11 or 12. 12 at the latest, but 10 at the earliest from what I've heard. [Not to get on the defensive] but at least I'm only a couple of years older. My sister was 10 and her bf was like, 15 maybe? They dated 4 2 years. I know this is weird (sort of) but this is the way things have ran in both of our families. I've actually heard people in her family asking her why she hasn't had a bf yet so I guess its ok in her family....

[SkaItUp58]

from the sounds of everything I dont think you could handdle a relasinship. you'd always be stressing out so hardcore. Afraid your gonna scew it up or somthing. mellow out. But hey, i could be wrong.

but i could be right.

sorry

[teencrazykid]

I really dont know. I just have a feeling that I need 2 give it a chance. U know what Im sayin? If it doesnt work, then so what. Then I know that the relationship wasnt 4 me. Im just stressin about askin her out. Im okay around her, and believe me, I have enough time for a relationship, just u know, but Im takin ur advice and thinkin about it....

[SkaItUp58]

understood

[teencrazykid]

Tell everybody I said thanks 4 the advice...I needed it, and I have other teens 2 talk to. I have two or three main friends, ages 12, 14, and 13, but this isnt somethin I could talk to them about...my 12 yr old friend told me to stop hangin on her, but what he dont understand is that its hard to know somebody for 2 yrs like I know (you know who Im talkin about) 14 and 13 yr old friends act goofy, and theyre not immature, but talkin about relationships in THAT school....it just doesnt happen.... so Id like to say thanks 2 those here who helpd me! THANKS! Spread the message to those who have helped.