Dear Payton,

I have a crush on a boy who is in three of my classes.  I want to tell him I like him but I’m too nervous. What should I do?

Nervously yours,

Tru

Dear Tru,

Friends hang out with each other.  They have similar interests and talk to each other a lot  -- sometimes too much!  If you like him, and he likes you, you will be spending time with each other and your nervousness will fade.  You shouldn’t have to tell him how you feel, you should both already know it.  Relax.  Get to know him as a friend.  Then you’ll know how he feels, too. 

Your Friend,
Payton