Dear Jethro,

Recently I’ve noticed that when I walk through the hallway there is an abundance of PDA. I have no problem with relationships, but do they really have to rub their love in our faces? I don’t need that kind of negativity in my life. You see… I wouldn’t have that problem if I had bae, but he keeps playing games and I ain’t no PlayStation. If I can’t boo love with bae I don’t think everyone else should. So how do I get bae to stop playing around? 

-Baeless and Bitter 

Dear Baeless and Bitter,

I have to agree with you that the amount of PDA in the hallways is excessive, and for the most part, it’s because of teenage hormones, not love. Based on your question, you already have a “bae” but he doesn’t take your relationship seriously. Sorry to be completely blunt about it, but you’re dating a teenage boy, and chances are, he isn’t serious about having a long-term relationship. However, if you’re persistent about it, and you think you can change him, then here are my tips for you:

1. Confront him about it 

This is the clearest, easiest solution to most relationship problems out there. There goes a saying that “communication is key,” and it rings true. Find a good time and place to tell your boyfriend that you want him to take things more seriously and that you refuse to play his games any longer.

2. Break up with him 

Since he’s not taking your relationship seriously, it’s like you’re practically single anyway. Officially breaking things off with him and kicking him out of your life means that there’s room for someone else who’ll actually take your relationship seriously.

In your situation, these are the only two effective options. Hopefully, you’ll resolve things with him or find someone who doesn’t play around in your next relationship. And as for the PDA in the hallway, just ignore it until you’re the one involved in it.

Sincerely,

Jethro