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Am I too young to be in love?
 
Q I am 15 and am very confused. I am in love with my best friend (Who is a Catholic) I have loved him for 3 years and desperately would like to date him but i'm too young. He's 22 and I think he likes me too but doesn't want to show it because of our age difference. I have tried many times to "get over" him and suceeded. Believing that I had truely shaken my feeling for him, I moved on and started dating guys close to my age. I met a christian boy that made a vow to be celibate for the rest of his life and spread God's word. I converted him, he fell in love with me, gave up his vow and I fell in love with him. The problem is I thought I had gotten over my other friend but I didn't. I still have feelings for him. Now I love two men and I don't want to hurt either of them. I know I am young and a few years down the road when I can marry I want to know if there is anything that could come of me and my friend that is 22. Please tell me what you think would be the best thing to do and not tell me to ask a counselor or adult. I have talked to adults about this but not so much in depth because I they would know who I am talking about.
- a girl who needs some advice
 
A

You are indeed confused, dear, but not abnormal! Relax. It doesn't really matter who this is (for talking with an adult). Whoever it is, you really, really aren't in a position to declare your undying love for anybody. You're still figuring out what love is.

That puts you squarely in the middle of normal 15-year-old girls. It's painful; it keeps you up nights; it's a distraction, a bother and a heartache. But you are not the only one. That's another problem. I'm sure you'll want to be the only one who's been down this road, but I assure you that this isn't so.

May I invite you to consider not only these two fine young men (lucky you!) but your Catholic faith--and the love of Jesus Christ. You are loved by more than two--Jesus is watching out for you. Have you asked Jesus in prayer about this? I think you may be on a good track by not asking more people you know--but asking Jesus who knows YOU very well--may be the best guidance yet.  Pray for these young men when they come to mind. Think on Jesus' love for them--and how he wants the best for all of you. Don't think you're going to reach a solution alone.

I wish you well--and I pray for you also. Lay this in divine hands--and let it rest there awhile. Don't take it out too often to examine it again. You'll just be distressed!

- Carol Ann