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March 7, 2020

KIDS MAKE FUN OF ME BECAUSE OF MY CRUSH!

Hey Brandon,

I really like this girl who’s kind, smart, and talented. She’s in a wheelchair, but I still think she’s cool. A lot of people know that I like her and they give me a hard time because I’m supposed to be the popular guy who’s good at sports. What should I do?

Dude With A Dilemma

Hey Dude With A Dilemma,

I’m glad you wrote me about this, because it’s a very common dilemma. Sometimes we crush on people who are so different from us that others give us a hard time for it. Hopefully my answer will help you and anyone else who’s going through it right now.

So, the short, no-brainer answer is that if she’s kind, smart, talented, and cool, then nothing changes. Being in a wheelchair should not change the fact that she’s crush-worthy. You can keep crushing on her. If you’re feeling brave, maybe you could even talk to her and ask her to hang out so that you could get to know her better. And you should just ignore the haters.

Or, if you’re feeling really brave, maybe you could call the haters out.  And look, you said you’re supposed to be the popular guy who’s good at sports. That must get a little annoying sometimes and feel like a lot of pressure. But the awesome part is that you’re able to do things other people can’t.  For instance, your popularity makes other kids listen to you. If some random kid that nobody knows stood up for the girl in a wheelchair, it probably wouldn’t do as much good as it would if it were the popular, sporty guy that everybody knows standing up for her (that’s where YOU come in 🙂 ). Who knows?  You might even make other people brave enough to stand up for her, too!

Let’s call it the Spiderman Principle: With great power comes great responsibility, and all that stuff. The point is, you’ve got power as the popular, sporty kid. Use it for good. You can totally be a superhero without the cape, mask or tights.

Now, being popular doesn’t mean you’ll never get teased every now and then. I get it. Even Spiderman had to deal with the Green Goblin.

(Sorry about all the superhero references. I’ve been spending a lot of time with my friend, Max Crumbly, and he’s really into superheros.)

I’m just saying—it sounds like you’ve found an awesome girl to crush on. And because not everyone is as awesome and confident as you are to like her, she probably doesn’t receive that kind of attention much. But she still totally deserves it.

So, my advice to you is get to know her, hang out with her, and stand up for her. Ignore the people who give you a hard time for it, or just tell them to chill out. Use your power.

Have you ever crushed on someone other people didn’t think was crush-worthy? How did you handle it?

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  1. #plz be kind says

    March 28, 2020 at 10:05 pm

    I say go for it dude!!!!

  2. #iampopular says

    March 28, 2020 at 6:23 pm

    yes i get it

  3. Dork fan says

    March 28, 2020 at 4:58 pm

    If you are brave enough, maybe you can tell her you like her or even ask her on a date! Good luck!

  4. Tiger-Girl :) says

    March 27, 2020 at 5:08 pm

    Ya follow your heart – or what ever they say (who’s they??) ALSO Nikki i love your books!!!
    Hope everyone has a nice day. 🙂

    • Anonymous says

      March 28, 2020 at 1:23 pm

      I think “they” means the popular kids.

  5. Tiger-Girl :) says

    March 27, 2020 at 4:57 pm

    First time commenting! i love this handwriting,:) NIKKI I’M OF YOUR BOOKS!!!!
    As for the story, ya what Brandon says follow your heart (or whatever they say-whos they?).
    🙂

  6. #dorkdiariesfollowyourheart says

    March 27, 2020 at 6:28 am

    Be true to yourself and follow your heart! Don’t let the haters get in the way!

  7. girlygirl says

    March 26, 2020 at 3:48 am

    What i think you should do is follow your heart. This coming from a girl she will be so delighted if you tell her how you feel. (if she doesn’t already know) And why do you care what other people think?

  8. girl genius says

    March 26, 2020 at 2:29 am

    just talk to her
    as a girl nothing is sweeter than when a boy comes over and talks to you
    just ignore the haters

  9. Summer says

    March 25, 2020 at 6:47 pm

    I think that U should follow you heart!

  10. Crushin' 'n' hopeless says

    March 25, 2020 at 4:18 pm

    Same with me. except I’m the smart girl and my crush is supposed to be this popular, sporty dude. (No wheelchairs involved in my story tho ;))

  11. Anonymous says

    March 25, 2020 at 4:05 pm

    I had the same problem. Only I’m a girl and he was a boy. I got ews and he’s know good comments. Used to hate it but they’ve stopped.

  12. Sorry is just enough says

    March 25, 2020 at 3:27 pm

    OMG!!! SO mean 1 hang out after school! 2 Help her stand up and ask her about her troubles 3 Ask her out I think I might know her just MAYBE!!!!

  13. hehehe says

    March 24, 2020 at 1:03 pm

    OMG! Report that to the principal! THAT’S DISCRIMINATION! That’s illegal! sorry I just popped for a second.
    1. hang out with her more often, don’t pressure her to be with you bc you’re obviously the guy for her.
    2. Help her! She might be struggling w/ somethings so help her in anyway, as long as you DON’T GET URSELF IN TROUBLE
    3. If you think you have grown a strong friendship that both of you are happy ASK HER OUT!

  14. Geek girly says

    March 24, 2020 at 12:09 am

    Awww. How CUTE
    ————

  15. Dorky Diva says

    March 23, 2020 at 7:53 pm

    I think that Brandon and Nikki are really smart and good at helping others

    • Dorky Expert says

      March 25, 2020 at 2:05 pm

      yes Nikki LOVES Brandon I hope he sees this!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

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