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    What if my crush has indicated interest in the past, but seems uncomfortable now?
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    I think he might be unsure about his own sexual orientation; maybe he partially liked it but cannot get over the fact that he might be gay. Maybe he is gay, maybe he is not, or maybe he still doesn't know! Give him time, but don't force yourself on him if he truly isn't interested.
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    I have a crush on this guy in my religion class, he seems as straight as a board but I kissed him once in the locker room and he kissed me back, should I ask him out?
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    If you want to pursue this, you should. Always remember to be respectful, though. If you don't know which orientation he leans towards, you should try asking him. Maybe by hinting towards your shared kiss. IF he is not into your gender, don't pursue it further, you won't change his mind.
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    What is the best way for a gay man to get over a crush with his straight, male personal trainer?
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    I don't want to tell you to find a new trainer, but if it's completely necessary you probably should. Your crush could become unhealthy and it's easier and more realistic to separate yourself than to get over it.
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    I have a crush on someone who is asexual but homoromantic and I want to pursue a relationship with her, but I don't know if she likes me back. How should I get hints on that type of attraction? Help!
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    The easiest way is just to be upfront with it and talk to her about it. But if you are shy, try to give hints like, talking to her about her sexuality, and if you're comfortable, light flirting.
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    What can I do to get them to love me back?
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    Nothing, people are gay or they aren't. You can't force it on anyone, and you wouldn't want it forced on you.
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    I think a friend has crush on me. I felt butterflies last time we hung out, but I'm straight and that confused me. I only want to date girls. My beliefs prevent me from pursuing guys, any thoughts?
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    Well, don't think of being gay as wrong. Being gay is completely normal, or you could also be bisexual, which is also okay! Also, you think someone likes you, which often makes us like that person just because they like you back. I say don't put a label on your sexuality until you know for sure.
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    I have a huge crush on my friend, but I think he's straight. My friends keep saying he's bi, but they don't know, and I don't want to get hurt again. What should I do?
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    The best thing you could do is subtly bring it up in a conversation. Don't tell him that you like him, just subtly explain your orientation to him, and inquire about his. This way you know whether you have a chance or whether you should just move on.
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    I have a crush on my best friend. We have told each other about our crushes, and she said she is straight. What should I do?
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    If, upon hearing of your crush on her, she told you she's straight, it doesn't sound like you have many options. Either respect that she loves you as a friend but nothing more, or end the friendship because you can't stand the romantic tension on your end.
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    I have a crush on one of my close friends and it is prohibited in my religion to be homosexual. What should I do?
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    It is a very tough situation to be in if you are homosexual and it is prohibited for you. It is important to remember that it is not your fault. It is the way you are. If your parents are also homophobic, it is a lot harder. You basically have two options -- either pretend to be someone you are not, or be open about your sexuality and hope your family understands.
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    I'm biromantic and I'm a female, and I've got a crush on my friend, but she's straight. Will she hate me if I tell her i have a crush on her?
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    No, it's very unlikely she will hate you, but you can't change her sexuality, so you should be prepared to accept the fact that she's not going to want a romantic relationship with you.
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    I'm crushing on a girl, and she definitely knows. She's mentioned before that she doesn't like girls but the past few weeks she's always been smiling at me or subtly touching me. What does that mean?
    Gabrielle Levick
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    She is probably doing it just as a friend. A lot of girls tend to touch their friends, hug them, etc. If you are really confused, just ask her if it means anything.
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    I have a crush on my gay male friend, and I'm genderfluid. Should I talk to him about it and explain, or just leave it alone?
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    Talk to him about it. Ask if he's okay with dating a genderfluid person. He might be fine with it, or he might not feel comfortable. You'll never know unless you ask. If you do decide to have this conversation, let him know he doesn't have to decide right away. He may want to think about it a bit.
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    What if your crush is flirting with you only for jokes?
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    Keep your interactions fun and light and just understand that the flirting won't lead anywhere. If that hurts too much, stop the interactions and try to focus elsewhere.
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    I have a massive crush on my BFF. He likes someone else and he doesn't like me, but we hold hands sometimes and when he stares at me, I blush. What do I do?
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    He likes someone else, and he told you he's not interested in you. Even if he's giving you slightly mixed signals, it sounds like it's time for you to just move on.
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    I'm a girl, and I have a huge crush on my (male) asexual friend. What should I do?
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    Is your asexual friend aromantic as well? If so, he will probably not want to date you. Find ways to come to terms with him not being interested.
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    I'm bi and I have a crush on a straight girl. I have to sit next to her in class every day and I can't sit anywhere else. What should I do?
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    Sometimes we just have to deal with uncomfortable situations like this. Just keep reminding yourself that nothing romantic is going to happen between you and this girl. Avoid looking at her and thinking about her whenever possible, just focus on the teacher, the lesson, etc. If she's a friend or you have to interact with her, try thinking of her like she's a sister or your best friend's girlfriend or someone else that would be totally off limits.
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    I really like this girl who's openly queer. I’m not that close to her, nobody here really dates at my age, and she is a grade higher than me. What should I do?
    Tom De Backer
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    None of it matters. Love is rare enough as it is, so any chance you have at feeling it, always pursue it. Within limits, of course; be respectful, kind, and stop as soon as the person indicates you should. But always pursue it. Go slow, get to know her and get closer to her; listen to her stories and remember things she says. Give her time to get to know you.
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    I have a crush on my straight friend. He knows, and I’m trying to get over him because I know there is zero chance with him. Any advice?
    Tom De Backer
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    Stop all talk of love. No matter how much you want it, if it doesn't feel the same way for him, it simply can't work. So if you stop talking about it, one of two things will happen: either he will be relieved you're not after him anymore and you two can relax and just be friends again (you win), or he'll realize he liked your attention and make a move on you (you win). Also, get to know him better. The more you know about someone, the smaller the chance you like everything about the person, lessening your infatuation.
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    My crush and I flirt with each other, but he said he's not gay. I'm accepting that and taking some time to myself, but today he noticed this and stopped talking to me. I don't want to lose him as my friend; what should I do?
    Tom De Backer
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    It could be that he respects you taking some distance until you've processed this. Take a few days, then strike up a conversation. Hang out, have fun. But do stop the flirting. He may have liked to just flirt with nothing more, but then it was hinted at that you want more, which he couldn't give. This is normal; it happens, and it's exactly the way these things should go. It hurts, but he can't give you what he doesn't have inside of him. So don't worry, as he actually sounds like a very good friend to have in your life won't just walk out on you.
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    My best friend who I've recently become really close with is a gay man. But I am a straight woman and I think I am starting to develop feelings for him. How do I push these feelings away?
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    Just tell yourself it isn't going to happen. Use the tips in the article. You can't change someone's sexuality, and you probably wouldn't want to anyway. Try to focus on why you value this guy's friendship rather than your romantic feelings. You wouldn't want to risk screwing that up anyway, would you? You've just become really close; most likely these feelings will fade away a little as time passes, but it might not be a bad idea to distance yourself from him a little bit right now.
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    I was at football practice. When we were doing tackling exercises, and my friend tackled me, I felt a way I’ve never felt before. I had butterflies and I felt tingly. Does this make me gay?
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    Not necessarily. When you go through puberty, you have all kinds of extra hormones in your brain and body, and this can cause physical contact of any kind to feel stimulating. In short, it may have just been that you felt excited about being touched; your body doesn't know or care who is doing the touching. However, if you look at other guys and you feel sexually attracted to them (like you want to date, or have sexual contact with them), then there's a good chance you are gay or bisexual.
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    I'm gay and have a crush on someone who's famous and definitely straight. Since it's a celebrity crush, I know it's impossible to make things real. But is it okay to keep following him?
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    Following him on social media? Sure! (Don't stalk people in real life, though, that's not cool.)
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