AboutDaryl Taylor, BSc(Hons) Psychology Expertise As a former youth worker, working in the UK and as a Camp Counsellor in the US, I have volunteered and helped young people from all over the world. I have worked for two or three websites like this in the past since I was about 13/14 and I continue to do so now at the age of 23. I can answer problems on a whole range of issues from friends and family, to drugs, sex, alcohol and relationships etc.
Experience I have worked as a youth worker for local organisations, volunteered on this and other websites giving out information for about 8 years, volunteered at my college and university doing face to face counselling and I have recently worked for an organisation in the UK which specialises in helping young people aged 13-19 to make positive decisions in their lives. I have featured in a UK based magazine called Aim Higher as a case study to show triumpth through adversity and I have recieved an Adult Learner's Award for my pioneering work at college.
Question im 17 years old and i like this 15 year old guy named benji. we've made out once at the movies, but have never actually dated. i dont know if he likes me or he was just wanting to make out. i see him often, and he calls me monster and teases me a lot. he knows i like him but he hasnt really innitiated anything. i think it might be because ive dated his cousin (who was totally retarded and i regret every minute of that relationship! oh and after me and benji made out that one time he asked me if he was better than his cousin) but its been like a year since that ended. and his sisters kinda dont like me either because they know that me and benji have kissed. i dont know if he is hesitant because his family. also we share the same friends. i am a girl who tends to hang with the guys more than the girls.. and so i think he might also be shy to do anything cause the guys might tease him. he is immature and is at that stage where everything is a sexual joke, but i still like him. i find him very attractive, funny, and cool.. i just really wanna know if he likes me or not so i can either go for it or give up and just be friends.. please help!
Answer Hey there Rebecca,
Every guy is different and every guy acts differently towards girls they like: some are calm, cool and collective, others jerk about and tease them...it depends on the guy and what stage of maturity he is at.
This guy sounds like he could be interested but is too shy to come over and actually say something to you; add to that the fact that you are older will also intimidate him and he could be scared that if he did ask you out you would reject him.
By kissing him, you've got him hooked but he doesn't really know what to do next...so he does the only thing he can do and teases you.
It sounds to me like he is waiting for you to make the opening gesture...so why not ask him out and go on a proper date? Then you will know for certain if he likes you.
