I have this secret that I haven't told one of my really good friends yet (lets call her Ruby). It's about this boy I like I have told four other people, and three of them are my other really good freinds. Well I don't want to tell Ruby because she doesn't have much experience with boys AT ALL and she wouldn't get it like my other freinds would. Should I tell her? Because if she knew I told these other girls before her she would be mad. So bottom line, Should I tell her? Even though I don't want to? Would you personally be mad if you were Ruby?
Vikki27 answered Tuesday March 28 2006, 10:29 am: I think you need to put yourself in 'Ruby's' shoes for a minute.
I can understand why you would be reluctant to tell her but without first hand experience, the only way she will gain any knowledge or experience about relationships with boys is through her friends. There was a time where we were all as naive as her so you really need to give her a chance.
You also need to remember that your friends will all be talking to each other and it would be MUCH better that you tell her than have her hear it from one of your other friends, which is inevtiable at some point down the road. You don't need to tell her you told the others first. Just tell her and if she finds out you told the others first, apologise and point out that someone had to be told first and someone had to be told last. It just happened to be her this time and if it's that important to her, next time she won't be the last to know. [ Vikki27's advice column | Ask Vikki27 A Question ]
vilelove answered Monday March 27 2006, 10:06 pm: Hey. Don't tell Ruby. You don't seem to want to tell her and hey, you don't OWE it to her to tell her. And since she doesn't have any experience with boys then she probably won't understand or might even say something that can upset you (it's happened to me when i talked about a guy with a friend that had never had a boyfriend). If she ever did find otus he can't be angry at you because like I said, you don't owe her to tell her. It's your life and what goes on and what you tell and who you tell it to is your business. [ vilelove's advice column | Ask vilelove A Question ]
tasuki answered Monday March 27 2006, 8:52 pm: If I were Ruby, I probably wouldn't care, but I think a few years ago I would have. What will it hurt if you tell her? So she doesn't have much experience with boys. It's still nice to know when your close friend has a crush. The news is probably going to get around to her eventually, so I think it's best if you tell her. [ tasuki's advice column | Ask tasuki A Question ]
xsweet_pea_10 answered Monday March 27 2006, 8:13 pm: I would be mad if you didn't tell me so you should tell her. Ask her if she would like to know about the boy. If she does then tell her but if you feel she is uncomfterble let her no you just want to tell her because shes your close friend and you don't want to leave her out. So tell her all about the boy you like who knows maybe she has some tips.
Sherry answered Monday March 27 2006, 8:12 pm: What Ruby doesn't know wont hurt her.
If you dont want to tell her, dont!
&& Dont feel like you have to tell her everything.
=) [ Sherry's advice column | Ask Sherry A Question ]
karenR answered Monday March 27 2006, 7:01 pm: I would feel left out and I'm sure Ruby will too.
She may not have a lot of boy experience, that doesn't mean she is clueless. Even if she is, it is a good way for her to learn.
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