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I have told him many times to stop

Lauren, Florida

Hi. I am 14 years old.

There is one family that my family likes to invite over a lot. This family has a 15 year old son named John. (Not his real name.) John and I have been great friends for many years.

But lately, I have become more and more uncomfortable around him because he has done many things I don’t like. He’s been doing things such as, kissing me on my cheek when I turn away, cornering me in my room and trying to touch me, or putting his hand around my waist.

Once, he even apologized to me for acting the way he did. So, he knows that he makes me uncomfortable.

I have also told him many times to stop.

These things make me want to be away from him. But, because we see each other so often, I cannot avoid him. I am afraid of what he might try with me next. When he comes over, he and I are often in my room alone.

I just want some advice. What can I do to make him stop?

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4 Responses to “I have told him many times to stop”

RZ: Lost Love Says:
September 26th, 2007 at 1:40 pm
I’m also 14, and I’ve been treated that way, too. You could try to get away from him by signing up for after school things. Marching Band, cheerleading, even something that doesn’t have to do with school. Pottery classes, having dinner at a friends’ house, etc. Something innocent. I’m in the marching band at school and I also take Ballet, Character, and Jazz classes. Just those two things take up almost my entire week! If you can’t do any of that, then try to get your parents to invite their friends over as much. I have a friend that can really talk to about ANYTHING! I go to her with all my problems! If nothing else works, I would definately talk to my mom about it! Hope it all works out for you in the end!
Lauren Says:
January 8th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
Thanks so much for your advice.
I am now 15 and our family spent new years with his. He asked me out and when I said no, he tried to make me feel guilty. (I don’t) And he still won’t stop with the touching and sitting abnormally close to me. He is just so frustrating!
Anyway, thanks for the advice. I hope this will get better soon.
nikki Says:
January 18th, 2008 at 10:03 am
dont go in a room alone with him and if you have to tell him NO and if it keeps happing you are going to have ot tell someone that might be the only way i know its scary but it will all stop if you do it
claire Says:
September 8th, 2008 at 6:02 am
hi I had a similar problem,I’m now 19 and finally trying to deal with what happened to me. I hope youv sorted things out by now, but if you havent tell someone. you have everyright to feelsafe in you own home =)

I have told him many times to stop

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