Grandfather answered Tuesday January 20 2015, 2:53 pm: My young friends tell me that today, one on one dating often includes holding hands, hugging, kissing and sometimes even more intimate activities. While it might be OK for you to allow him to walk you home with his arm around your shoulders or holding your hand and I don't believe that a smart girl at 12-1/2 shouldn't go beyond that point.
What I view as healthy for a girl your age is transitioning from being in all girl groups, into groups including boys. being in a group of boys and girls including your "love" interest is a safe, protective way for girls and boys to learn about each other. Going to the mall for a group date can be fun and exciting but don't be in a rush and go too far too fast. [ Grandfather's advice column | Ask Grandfather A Question ]
missundersmock answered Tuesday January 20 2015, 3:33 am: i love the last posters idea. Thats great. you could also have him come over and have a girlfriend there TOO! so it comes off to your parents as a group thing. find a friend that doesnt care if you two are together and have HER come over so it looks like "nothing will happen with your friend there" and "its not like youll be alone together your friend is there too"
i also would not say anything about the dating word, and if you get asked by one of your parents if you like him "like that" then say "idk hes good looking but we're really just friends right now and idk how i feel about all that just yet".
its a good neutral answer and wont give away too much. ; )
Dragonflymagic answered Monday January 19 2015, 11:39 pm: If you both are interested in each other, there's no reason not to date. for most at your age, it isn't actually going on dates, but you see each other at school mostly and others know you're a couple. If you two really want to spend time together away from school and parents don't let you go off on your own with friends or won't let you officially date at your age, there's always the chance both sets of parents would be okay with their child having a friend come to hang out at the house. I know of young teens who have done this and it worked out really well for them. It's like having your girlfriend come to your house, only difference is he's a guy and there is those romantic feelings too. As the parents get used to him or his with you, they are more likely to trust him as your close friend. I wouldn't mention the dating word to parents, it freaks them out. [ Dragonflymagic's advice column | Ask Dragonflymagic A Question ]
Leawills answered Monday January 19 2015, 11:35 am: No way Hun! Go for it, I had a bf when I was 12, and younger... I'm not sure whether it's 'love' or not, but it never hurts to experiment- good luck! :) [ Leawills's advice column | Ask Leawills A Question ]
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