Dear macosx.com Therapist,

[edX]

how about "hi, what did you think of class today?" or yesterday, or in general. start with something you know you have in common. if a gir's interested, "hi" is enough sometimes. if she needs to become aware that sh'e interested then you've to give her some reasons why. the more you talk, and the less you worry about what you're 'supposed' to talk about, the more natural it will all be.

[Trip]

I'm really depressed on this subject now. It's the first time i've ever felt a specific way towards any girl. I went to her game tonight (she plays school sports) but she didn't wave/say hi or anything. I don't know if she doesn't like me or if we need to become more of friends.

I don't know, i need to sleep. 'night.

[Shifting]

Trip, i'm sorry if my advice sucked.

cause i know it did.

dunno what to tell you. high school is rough, when women are concerned.

i still stick by my original ideas, though. you have to make it clear from the get-go that you're interested, or....checkmate.

and if she doesn't like you? move on. i know it's the worst advice, but really, spare yourself the pain. i wish someone had drummed that into my head at your age. cause i've wasted YEARS on worthless chicks. and it's so not worth it. man, move on. you WILL meet someone else. just be patient.

[edX]

and if she doesn't like you? move on. i know it's the worst advice, but really, spare yourself the pain. i wish someone had drummed that into my head at your age. cause i've wasted YEARS on worthless chicks. and it's so not worth it. man, move on. you WILL meet someone else. just be patient.

i couldn't have phrased it any better. it's a simple truth that you have to learn for yourself i guess.

[Trip]

That hurts.

[edX]

only briefly.

[Trip]

I won't stop for her. NEVER!

[Shifting]

Trip, Ed is right. (as am i )

but it sounds like you're saying she doesn't like you.

is that what you're saying?

assuming so, you want to hang onto it? more power to you. but it's a lonely existance, man. trust me, i know. it's painful and lonely, and she will never understand. NEVER. you're only screwing yourself.....

and if i'm wrong about all this, good. i sure hope so.