DOES HE HATE ME?

Hey Jesse Neo!

I am 11 and I have boy trouble. I have a cousin who moved into a new house 3 months ago. Her neighbor, Armando, has been shy since the first time we met him. My cousin says he likes me when I say he likes her. He actually talks to her when I'm not around. Does he hate me or something? That's where I need advice.

Signed,
  -Maribell

Dear Maribell,

First of all you need to understand just because someone won't talk to you doesn't means they don't like you. He could just basically waiting for you to talk to him. Often giving someone the silent treatment can be ambiguous and the reason for his silence may be different to what you think.

But how I see it, he talks mainly to your cousin right? This is just probably they are neighbors so their relationship bond is much closer. The next time you see him, why don't you say an easy 'Hi!' to him and then maybe ask him for his number or email, etc. Then see what happens afterwards as you and him gets more familiar.

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Best regards,
  -Jesse Neo