Excerpt from Teen Love on Relationships by Kimberly Kirberger, plus links to reviews, author biography & more

Guys like the chase. They will often try to kiss and make out as soon as possible, but this is not the best way "to get" a guy. Even though it sounds like "adult advice," and you are probably thinking that all adults say that, it is true.

What’s the hurry? When you meet a guy, it is fine to let him know you are interested. It is fine to flirt with him and make plans with him for the next day or weekend. But if you want him to stick around, don’t hook up with him right away.

Sometimes we think, "If we kiss then it will be official."Not so. This is a "girl thing." Guys don’t think that way. They don’t feel obligated simply because they kissed you. Trust me on this one - no need to rush.

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