I’ve never had a girlfriend because I’m too scared to make the first move

DEAR DEIDRE: I AM a boy of 18 but I’ve never had a girlfriend. I see a lot of females but I never make a move.

I am in college and have a big workload. Other people of my age who live here don’t want to study, have little education and take drugs. I have nothing in common with them.

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Most of the guys I know have girlfriends, although not the sort of women I would find attractive.

I so want a girlfriend, though. I am the shy type and I find it very difficult to find new friends, especially girls.

There must be something I can do to get out of this rut.

DEIDRE SAYS: There must be some social or sporting activities connected with your college.

Push your boundaries and try something new, especially something which might interest girls, too.

Voluntary work can be a great way to make friends of both sexes, plus looks good on your CV. Your college may organise this or visit do-it.org.

My e-leaflet Teens Guide To Socialising will help, too.

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