Advice on the Opposite Sex

Mariama McGhee

Sophomore

UPREP High School

When you feel the butterflies in your stomach, there is only one word to describe this- boys. They are the opposite of who you are and they are the objects of your affections. Boys can be friendly, cruel, honest, dishonest, loving, and some are simply ignorant to the word love. Now that you’re a young lady, here are some things you need to know about the opposite sex.

To flirt with a boy could possibly lead to three outcomes. He wants your number, your attention, or he’s doing this for the fun of it. Do not and I repeat do not think that he has a crush on you. This display of acknowledgement will show that he’s doing this because it’s all a game. Young love is still a mystery that is still to be solved.

In high school girls tend to fight over a boy. It all starts with gossip and jealousy. Do not partake in these conflicts, because you might end up losing a good friend. Ignore the situation and if you want, step in and stop it from escalating. Stooping down to their level is out of the question.

No one is forcing you to not talk to boys. In fact there’s nothing wrong with that. All you have to do is balance the time you have with them and do your work. Don’t let this interfere in what you have to do. In other words, have more talk about the future and less talk about his phone number.

Be sure to watch out for the prying eyes of your friend’s. You already know that they love drama and will stick their noses into your love life. So what if you spoke to a life long crush, it doesn’t matter. Don’t give your friends a reason to put you down, because you won’t talk to a boy. If he’s patient then he should wait for a lady who’s all about business.