Dear Auntie Kate:I am a 19 year old latino male, and I recently visited my 17 year old cousin in South America. We hadn't seen each other for about 6 years, and the instant I saw her, I started blushing, and she noticed it. She giggled, and gave me a nice hug. I had this weird feeling, like I was embarrassed, but I really liked when she hugged me... During the rest of the vacation, I started getting mixed signals from her. On some days, I would look straight into her beautiful eyes, and she would stare back, and we wouldn't say anything. We would both blush during these times. Also, on several occasions, she would hold my hand when we were riding in a car, or she'd run her fingernails down my arm. Also, whenever we were together with family, she'd ALWAYS offer and insist that I sit beside her. Yet, other days, she'd hardly pay attention to me! Finally, the very last day we were there, I told her how much I enjoyed being with her and that she was so beautiful. She said the same back to me! Anyway, Auntie, my question is, do you think she likes me? From the signals she was giving? I am confused. We may visit again in December, and I would really appreciate your advice. How can I tell her I really like her???
Thanking you in advance
Dear LoverBoy,
How cute and sweet for you both! I am sure you have heard me say that youth is wasted on the young. (sigh).
Yes dear, your little cousin has a big crush on her strong, handsome, man of the world cousin. All the touching, blushing, flirting, teasing and you couldn't tell? Oh, I bet you could. You machismo Latino types just like to boast of stealing the hearts of sweet young girls! You are wicked. And playfully cute too. I bet that little cousin is going to be one very lucky girl.
But I don't know about cousin couples in your culture. I do know that macho dads often distrust suitors because they remember vividly what they had up their sleeves when they were younger. So, be a little careful with your uncle or you may find yourself in a confrontation.
Manage your personal politics carefully. Don't hurt the ones you love.
You just revel in this sweet little crush from your cousin, and she'll remember you as that handsome, charming young man all your life. Don't take advantage of her, please. If you are taking that path, make sure you both are in love and that you both want more intimacy than flirts and teases.
Oh! I nearly forgot the question! How to tell? Give her a pretty little flower (just one), and tell her. "Maria, you are so beautiful and sweet. I must guard my heart or you will steal it away."
Now, if that romantic line doesn't get her little heart pitter pattering, nothing will.
Your
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