Dear paige-hxh:

It is okay to be boyish. Some guys will like it; some will not. But it is not okay for him to negatively criticize you for being boyish, to express his disapproval to you. If it bothers him so much, he shouldn’t be friends with you. Point is: it is not okay for him to criticize you for this.

Instead of being confused by signals, have a direct conversation with him: ask him questions and expect honest, simple-to-understand answers. Get the information you need regarding his feelings and intentions regarding you and regarding the other girl.

anita