[Ian I Like You516]

:rolleyes: Ok so here is ma story,I am in 6th grade and I am 11, and I really like this boy in 8th grade but he doesn't even know I exist. So what should I do?

[peggyhill]

Just act cool around him. You guys probably won't end up going out right now, since he is older than you and in a different grade. Who knows? Maybe in high school you could end up together! Try to figure out what it is about him that you like so much. Is he really funny, really nice, or into stuff that you like? Maybe there are some boys your own age with some of these qualities. Don't focus tooo much on it. You're only 11 and you have your whole life to find the guy that is right for you. So, if he doesn't return your feelings, don't get down about it. It's totally normal to get crushes at your age. Just say hi to him, stop and talk a little. Don't expect to go out with him, but you might make a friend. Like I said, figure out what it is you like about him. I am guessing his name is Ian? :) Then you can look for similar qualities in people when you are ready to start dating. It's good to get an idea of what you are looking for in someone, so that when you start dating, you have standards for a potential date to meet. I hope this helps! Good luck!