Aunt Helen Knows

Dear Calista,
This boy Michael sounds very confused. Actually, he sounds like most teenage boys. He doesn’t know how to show his feelings, so he tries to hide them behind comedy and aggressive behaviour. He doesn’t know how to act like a gentleman yet.
Instead of worrying about boys, I think you should go to the hairdresser and get a new hairstyle. Then go to the jeweller and buy some nice earrings. I will put some money in your bank account to pay for them. Then you should go to Michael and tell him to stop being rude to you.
Boys often compare girls to their mothers. It’s not a nice thing, but it is very normal. You can tell him that you don’t want him to tell you about it. And yes, of course, he has to show you some respect. Never let anyone disrespect you!
Love,
Aunt Helen