Find out what he really wants!
At long last your crush is seemingly just as into you as you are into him. But a few rounds of flirtation later, you suspect that all he wants to do is "hook-up." And all of your hopes of cuddling with him under the Christmas tree, holding hands with him at the ice skating rink and introducing him to your parents as "my boyfriend" seem oh-so-hopeless. So what's a girl to do when he says he's just looking to "hook-up"? Proceed with caution -- and keep these handy tips in mind.
Wordplay
In the land of teenagedom, "hook-up" could mean a million different things. If the object of your affection has a good reputation -- and he's known as the shy guy -- chances are he's not looking for a few steamy nights. He probably means that he is just not ready for a relationship and wants to casually date. If you're having trouble reading him, ask him what he'd like to do the next time you two hang out. If he suggests a trip to the mall, then it's a cute, casual date. However, if he starts his answer with, "Well, my mom won't be home Friday..." think twice.
Macho Man
Think about when he said he just wanted to hook up. Did he have an audience of all of his crazy friends? Maybe your crush is just a bit immature -- after all, this is high school. If you're still interested in your insensitive sweetie, try talking to him alone. If he really does seem to be worlds different, remember this: It will only be the two of you on your date. If he's just as much of a jerk when you have a solo convo, roll your eyes and move on. He can call you when he gets out of the Neanderthal era.
Play Along
If it really is just about a few makeout sessions here and there and that's still something you'd consider -- then consider it smartly. We girls tend to get attached faster than the guys do -- and this could be a rough situation for you. While you may think that a little kissing and cuddling here and there won't hurt anyone, you could be heading for serious heartache. But if you think the casual relationship is really what you want, be sturdy when it comes to your boundaries.
