The Love Doctor

Dear Love Doctor,

First about me. I am a 17 year old virgin and I am attracted to guys. There is this guy I know, I am SO in love with him! Big problem. He doesn’t know it and I am not even sure he is attracted to guys. So last week Peter, I’ll call him... asked me to go on a camping trip with him. He couldn’t believe it when I told him “For sure! I’m there!”. So here is my dilemma... I KNOW I’m going to be excited to spend the weekend with him, and my little friend will also be excited if you know what I mean. I don’t relish the possibility of having a hard on all weekend, and I may find it hard to hide so to speak. I am fantasizing of all the things we’re going to do! What advice can you offer me, Mr Love Doctor?

Signed,

Hard to hide


Dear Hard,

First of all HOLD YOUR HORSES! You just finished telling me that you don’t know if he’s into guys. That means you don’t know if he’s gay – Yes, I used the G word! So stop fantasizing all the things you are dreaming of doing. Go camping with him. Do things with him. Go for a hike. Go swim in the lake. Go for walks. Pay attention to how close he stays to you and whether or not he makes eye contact. Notice if he brushes against you. These are all signs he may be interested in you romantically. Do so back to him in kind. But if he remains distant, take heed and just have fun being with him. And if you do find some romance coming from him, the best thing to do is talk first. That way you both are on the same page in your playbook, or again, not. My second bit of advice for you is take it slow. If you guys are going to romantically get it on you want to enjoy it. So go easy and have a great camping weekend.


Hope this helps,

The Love Doctor

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