Q: “How are you supposed to deal with guys that you consider friends, but you find out that they like you even though you don’t like them back? A good friend recently told me that he really likes me, and I don’t know what to say back to him. Do you have any advice?”

A: These situations are the worst, but there are many good ways to deal with it. First, gently tell him that his friendship means everything to you, and you don’t want to mess that up. It’s cliche, but it’ll have to do. Then, be aware of how you act around him. Don’t be flirtatious in any way, but still be just as friendly. Making things weird can mess up the flow of the friendship. Just be aware of how you act toward him, and be patient. He’s probably already a little embarrassed, so just show him that he has nothing to worry about.