Bekah Hamrick Martin
Abbie Miller
Dear Halee,
So I’m in high school and I have a huge crush on two amazing guys. They’re both really awesome guys and great Christians. Problem is, I don’t know which one I like more. But now, one of the guys is in a relationship with one of my friends. When I found this out, my stomach just dropped and everything around me just stopped. Does that mean I like him? I don’t know what to do.
~ Tara*
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Hey Tara,
That’s definitely a tough situation! I can understand how frustrating that is. I think you owe it to yourself and these two guys (and the friend who is dating one of them) to be sure of your feelings before you do or say anything.
Maybe this will help clarify things a little bit. Think about these questions and see which guy comes to mind: (more…)
Question from a reader:
Ok, do guys and girls really view platonic friendships differently? Is it really possible to be “just friends” on both sides?
What’s your opinion? Possible? Not possible? Why?
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Until I met him.
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Hello! I’m a member on Real Teen Faith! I just had a question for you all!
I’m about to be dating a girl at my school. We’re both Christians and really involved in our youth group and church. However, she’s a senior, and I am a junior, and she’ll probably be leaving for college next year. How can I know if the relationship will last? And how can I make the most of the time we have together?
Thanks for setting up such a great website for us teens! If you’d like to post my question as a topic on the site, feel free! 
-God Bless, Daniel* (more…)
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