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Dear Carol,
My BFF is a guy, and I've known him forever. We were watching a video in his den, and he tried to kiss me. I don't want to kiss anyone, especially my bud!
Dear Not Ready,
--Not Ready to Smooch
Tell your friend, perhaps on the phone, that you like him as a best friend, not a boyfriend, and that you don't have any desire to kiss anyone yet. Tell him you don't want to lose your friendship but that you won't feel comfortable being around him if he keeps acting fresh. For a while, you may want to see him outside rather than inside. Meet him for Rollerbiading in the park instead of movies in the dark. If he doesn't respect your feelings and keeps going for smooches, you may need a new BFF.
Dear Carol,
I am II. I went to the doctor to get a physical for sleepaway camp. The doctor says I'll get my period when I'm 12. She didn't do any tests, though. Can a doctor really tell exactly when I am going to have my period?
--Unsure
Dear Unsure,
No. Precisely when you start is still one of life's big mysteries. But doctors do know the average age of menarche (first period) is about 12 and a half. And while there are no specific tests to tell if your time is near, the doctor can use clues, such as if you are developing breasts or underarm hair. Want another clue? Talk to your mom. If she started early or late, you may too. While there is no way to pinpoint what day you will start, you can gain extra peace of mind by being prepared. If you're going to camp or...
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