John Peter Sloan

Dear John
My boyfriend is jealous and he wants to know about my past, how many partners I’ve had etc... Should I tell him the truth?
Antonio

Don’t tell him anything, it’s none of his business! What you shared with people in the past should remain between you and them. And  remember: whatever number you give him will be too many!

Dear John,
I’ve been dreaming of my “Prince Charming” since I was very little. Now I’m 17, and I’ve never had any kind of romantic experience, and I wonder: why do my friends have so many admirers? Am I so ugly? boring? horrible? What’s wrong with me? If I look at myself in the mirror, I see a pretty girl. But I completely change my mind every time a boy refuses me. Can you give me any advice on how to have more self-esteem, or how I could make a boy like me?
Clara

Hey special girl!
Listen, I had my first relationship when I was 18. Until then I tried but failed and, like you, I thought I’d be alone for life. Now I understand that I was just sending the wrong message. You say you have low self-esteem, but you think you’re beautiful, so that means you ARE.
Also, remember that a 17-year- old girl is light years ahead of a 17-year-old boy. We don’t grow up until we’re 30! (and some of us NEVER do). My advice is stop looking for love. When you don’t look for it, IT COMES!