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Don't think about what other people might so, do what will make you happiest. At that age, people are bound to make fun, because it's a new piece of gossip and they haven't learned to process it in a mature way, but in a week or so there'll be something new to take the piss out of and that'll be that.
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If this boy: 1. treats you as his equal, particularly when other male friends of his are present, and, 2. if you are able to speak freely to one another about sensitive subjects, feelings, etc., without fear of, derision, humiliation, etc., tell the nay-sayers to...(well, just tell them that the matter is private). You might mention that their perception of your relationship is not important - it is the opinions of you and your main squeeze that count. Finding another human with whom you can communicate freely and without embarrassment is absolutely a fantasy come to life. I am fortunate in having met just such a person; it is not an exaggeration to say that me may well have saved me (mentally). Gentle jibe: hopefully you and the lucky young man are together at this very moment. If not, what in hell are your doing in front of the computer? Beat feet and meet.
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