Hi Abby,

How would you react if an eighth grader who is a rising Freshman handed you a confession letter? You’d think he was being cute and adorable, but would let him down gently, as much as you were fond of him.

And even if this guy was your age, or went out with you, there would still be The Great Turkey Dump to contend with. Everyone goes through it. That’s when Thanksgiving break rolls around and you break up with your high school sweetheart. College is a time that’s a world unto itself. Let him enjoy it without being shackled to high school.

Lastly, time is the great equalizer. When you are both out of school and in your twenties, he will look at you and be kicking himself! That happens all the time.

Best,

Inky