Dear Miss A -- I remember the angst of my own young loves, and I see what my students go through now.

You ask, "should . . . I forget him and never love a boy as much as him?"

I would ask -- What is "love" to you? Do you think that love should hurt as much as the feelings you have for this lad apparently do cause you pain?

Other boys and men will come along and treat you special. This is just the start. . .

Be strong and take care.