DEAR ABBY: I'm a middle school boy and I enjoy the company of a certain girl very much. I expressed my feelings to her a couple of times, and at one point we almost kissed. The problem is she has a boyfriend. What's your advice on getting her to be with me? -- MIDDLE SCHOOL BOY
DEAR MIDDLE SCHOOL BOY: If she almost kissed you, it means she's attracted to you, too. So be patient, be cool and bide your time. If you do, pretty soon your time will come, she'll tire of her boyfriend, and you will avoid a black eye.