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Hi there,
Its natural to feel excited when you experience something like kissing for the first time. Your body goes through a lot of changes through puberty and these changes can come about as you start to produce hormones. This is the same for both girls and boys and dealing with these changes can be stressful.
Relationships and having feelings for someone can be complicated. And its important to remember that everyone is different and there is no set time for being in a relationship. If the person feels the same as you then it could be the start of something. And it could be worth asking if they feel the same way.
But if you develop feelings for someone that they dont share, it can be painful and difficult to get past. You might feel embarrassment, rejected or really sad. Talking about these feelings can really help you deal with them and give you the space to be able to move forward.
Its important for you to know that you can talk to a counsellor about anything at all. The counsellors are there to listen and to support you whenever you feel you need it. You could also talk to other young people on the message boards.
Take care,
Sam
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