DEAR ABBY: There's a guy I go to a church with. We spent most of the day together with his family. At first, it felt a little weird, and I was the one who broke the silence while we were at dinner. We went to a dance afterward and he was a gentleman. He helped me into the car, etc. He also taught me how to dance and we had a great time. He walked me to my front door at midnight.
When I got to church the following Sunday, I thanked him for coming to the dance with me and told him I had a wonderful time. His family knows I like him a lot. I talked to my mom about it and told her I was going to ask him out. She was fine with it, but when I said something about it to friends, they said it might tarnish our friendship.
Should I ask him out or wait for him to do it? I don't want to look dumb. And what do I say to my friends? -- TEXAS GIRL WHO'S READY
DEAR TEXAS GIRL: When a guy spends most of the day with a girl, it's a good bet that he likes her. Wait a week or two before making your move, because he may ask you out in the meantime. However, if he doesn't, then casually ask him to do something with you, like go to a movie or sporting event or go hiking. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. And as to what to say to your friends about it, I vote for keeping your mouth firmly shut.