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writes:Hey everyone...I have a big problem. Im truly in love with my teacher. I know, I know, you are all going to say "no no, its a crush" but its so much more than that...trust me. I fell head over heels over him when we first started talking. I can tell him anything, he knows everything about me. But the problem is...he is married with kids. And I know, it would be wrong to do anything with him, but I want him so badly. I guess I should realize that what is meant to be will be, but I dont want to wait anymore. He is older than me, alot older, but I dont even care. I dont really need "help" I just want to know if anyone else is in this position, and I want to know if anyone has ever gotten their teacher that they fell in love with.Thank you.
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reader, Irish49  + ♥, writes (1 April 2008):
 What a good article, anon female below me. I hope it is well read by young teen females everywhere, who are experiencing this. Thanks you for posting that.
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reader, anonymous, writes (1 April 2008): As the wife of a young, good looking male teacher who is new to the profession, I am absolutely appalled at the number of young girls who suggest breaking up a happy marriage because of an unrequited crush. My husband has noted how incredibly awkward it is for him when young children (that is what you are) flirt with him, and I came across this post/blog in my search on google. I'd like to direct you to this article http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/femail/article.html?in_article_id=512703&in_page_id=1879
It should shed some light on your own situation and remind you that there is nothing more important than just being young, you will never get that back.
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reader, anonymous, writes (31 March 2008): really funny we all have the same "problem".I love my teacher since 2 years now..and i really mean love. He knows me better then anyone else i think..He kinda lets me know how much he likes me almost everyday. And he shows that infront of other students too. Since these 2 years there was not a single day on school he didnt talk to me. We kinda need to talk, its like an obsession. When i was in big trouble i could always come to him and he helped me to find a way out of my problems. He hugged me when i cried infront of him..and we write mails almost everyday..he also considers me as a friend yet, i hope we will get closer one day
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reader, anonymous, writes (27 March 2008): i feel the same way about at teacher too, and thought i was the only one. I guess it's true that some girls will fall for certain guys in her life, and this guy just happens 2 b alot older. Too be honest i do find older guys more attractive and its got to know there more experienced. Prehaps this is why you've fallen for him, because he know how to treat you right. Well that might be true, but it also couldn't be, but if he's married or seeing someone why risk them losing their whole lives - the person they truely love. Do you really want to be the reason he looses his kids, his JOB. You need to realise this, and although its okay to be friends, dont get too close. Soon you'll realise nothing can happen, if you tried something he could lose his job. He maybe very special to you but he doesn't want you!
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 March 2008): I am in love with a teacher of mine. I am 17, he is 37, married with two kids. Although our relationship is not sexual in any way, we are best friends. I have known him for 5 years, although he taught me for the first time last year. He was the teacher in charge of a sporting activity I take part in. This is enough for me...although I always want more, I know it will never happen, and if it did it would be devistating for a lot of peoples lives. e.g his kids. We hang out outside of school, I even went to a concert with him. We talk for hours about everything, but a hug is the closest contact i get. However our mental relationship is more than I could ever have hoped for. Chances are you will never get with your teacher, but a friendship is definately possible. Keep dreaming, and never give up. Just be careful what you say and do, especially when in public. good luck
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 March 2008): Well, it isn't a surprise to me that so many people have found themselves in the same situation as I. It feels good, and, having read a lot of these responses I know that I really shouldn't tell him or anything. I don't think that I am in love, however it's a stronger feeling than a crush. In gym, this particular teacher is best friends with the gym teacher...he'll come in because he has no classes when I have gym. I can't focus when I know that his eyes are on me, and I end up sucking at whatever sport we play. Generally, I'm pretty good at that kind of crap. He has a wife and a nine month old daughter...thirty-two years old or something. I'm pretty young myself, and I agree that this emotion is probably due to the fact that boys my own age don't seem all that reliable. I know quite a few who'll just go up, ask you to be his girlfriend, then not talk to you for three weeks until someone breaks the ice. Whether it be by breaking up or suggesting to get "serious"...however there was never a step before "serious". I mean, mature men are awesome. Immature, overly self-confident boys with squeaky voices aren't attractive at all. This particular teacher that I take a liking too is generally buff. He plays every year in the student/faculty basketball game, and makes these sick slam dunks that only the gym teacher can match. Football coach, and just generally hilarious. However, he's pretty reserved, obviously because he knows so many minors are attracted to him and doesn't want to risk loosing his job or family.
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reader, anonymous, writes (16 March 2008): I used to think i was in love with my teacher for about 2 years, but i know you dont think it's a crush neither did i. I just kept thinking i love him and people kept saying dont say you love him u jus fancy. Later on i realised they were right and i knew that i didnt love him. He was happily married and i knew tht i would feel awful with myself if i ever broke that up
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reader, anonymous, writes (15 March 2008): I am so glad to know I'm not alone. I can not stop thinking about the teacher that I love. He is 15 years older. A complete genius too. But I can't imagine myself with anyone but him. What do I do? I feel as though it is consuming my life. But I can't just stop loving him..
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reader, anonymous, writes (4 March 2008): I too am in love with my teacher, and realised about a year or so back after he had taught me - it was only when this other teacher got ill so he had to take his classes instead of ours that i truely realised how much i was in love with him. I guess my situation isn't as bad as some people's: the age gap is about 15 years, and hes not married, and he is still my teacher (i got him back in september - thank god, i would have shrivelled up and died if i haden't!). i find him wonderful in everyway, i just love everything about him and he is so handsome too, and kind and light-hearted. there are times when i think he might feel something for me: one time i was in a crowd, and turned around and he was there and our eyes just locked, and hes always nice with me, but hes never done anything flirty or anything like some of you guys say your teachers do, and we're not like good mates who can talk to each other about everything. i have dreams about him; one time, we were talking and for some reason becasue it felt right, i just reached out and took his hand in mine. we were just sat there smiling at each other comfortably, until he suddenly said "we can't", all regretfully, like he wanted it. once, i kissed him in a dream, but it was me who pulled away becuse it was all bristly, but in reality, i doubt anything could stop me. i will tell him though, when the time is right. i think that if your teacher loves you, and you love him, for gods sake, GO FOR IT, becasue i would give anything for him to feel something back. if hes married with kids then its not really such a good idea; i guess im just lucky that my guys not. the way i see it, you can't choose who you fall in love with, so one way or another, i'd let him know how you feel. You might just find what you've always been looking for.
Sorry this is so long - i always write too much!!
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reader, anonymous, writes (18 February 2008): Oh my gosh! I thought I was the ONLY one. I'm so in love with my teacher too! It seems like the same exact thing, everyone thinks its a crush or a phase but its not! The only thing is my teacher has never been married and has no kids...but we know everything about eachother. I don't know how long ago you posted that, but if it was recent we should talk more.
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reader, anonymous, writes (14 February 2008): xD, I have this die-hard obsession with my teacher. He's drop dead SEXY! He recently dyed his hair that platinum color, but it brings out the tone of his skin better, I think. He's a runner, and he's really thin and muscled.
Anyways, it's tough when you love a teacher. He/she is probably years older than you are, and most likely has no interest in you, even though he/she is all you think about. My advice is to hang out with a lot of people. Meet some guy friends. Maybe you wont swing over to them right away, but for the time being, they can take your mind off the whole teacher issue. Go to the movies with them. Go out to dinner. But don't spend the whole time pining over your teacher.
Remember, even if this could be the truest, true-blue love you have ever experienced, being on personal terms with your teacher could get him fired and you expelled. If you really loved him, you would try to get over him. I know what you're thinking, screw this, right? Well, I know it sucks, but that's just the way it is. You'll find someone someday who's a lot easier to catch. ;)
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reader, anonymous, writes (13 February 2008): I am a victim of foolhardy love. *Sigh... man, today, i just cannot believe what i had done... it's almost Valentines Day, and I had this great idea to buy my teacher a petite pastry. I never had thought I would have the guts to give him the pastry...oh by the way, it's a heart shaped..yeaa. I was going to just secretly leave it on his desk, but i didn't have the chance. So I went during passing period, and went into his classroom. No other students were in sight, he was the only one there. So i sheepishly approach him with the pastry and said,"Someone gave this to you...*giggle giggle". Darn it! I didn't mean to giggle, it came out involuntarily....argghhhh!!! then he said,"Wait who? ;)" by then I totally power-walked outta that class... yea. lol crushes seriously..sometimes impair a person's decisions.
I am totally not expecting anything from this...just a "random act of kindness" i guess?
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reader, anonymous, writes (10 February 2008): I'm about 20 yrs old now, and I've been in love with my teacher from highschool... since probably about 4 years ago. She's about 15 years older. Yes, She. A woman just like me. We keep in touch though. I was definitely too depressed to talk to her when I graduated (I had to move the following day). I think I was the only one who definitely appreciated her. Most of the younger highschool kids, and some who were my age hated her because she was extremely tough. But seriously, I was the only one, at least in my class, who challenged her authority yet I respected her greatly. I was the only one who was ever comfortable around her, and she knew it. I talked to her the way I talked to my friends. That definitely didn't influence her to give me bonus marks in class, and I'm glad. In highschool, we took turns in buying each other coffee... I never let her give me a ride home though... my friends would think it's weird that I'm friends with the toughest teacher ever. I went to visit last year, and all the other teachers kept saying " ***** would be really really happy to see you " and I do mean ALL the teachers I talked to. And it was nice to see her. I missed her. I just had a dream about her today and well, I wish I didn't. Midterms are this week and I can't focus :(
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reader, anonymous, writes (10 February 2008): I've had the very same problem.
I'll be 18 in just 2 months, just so you get a sense of my age.
Last year, I had the most wonderful Spanish teacher I have ever had. He was adorable, wonderful, and sort of mysterious. I loved talking to him because he knew so many amazing things and had the greatest stories because he'd traveled all over the world and gone to college in other countries. He was just so awesome, and close to my age as he was only 24. I loved him. I mean, at the time I wasn't IN LOVE with him, but I did love him in some sense, mostly just the close friend kind of way, I suppose. I loved his class, it was amazing, and I guess I was one of his favorite students. He always seemed to pay alot of attention to me and call me in to talk to him during lunch alone and that sort of thing. We had great conversations and a lot of fun. The funny thing was, though, that I never really thought a whole lot of it. I mean, I didn't really think of him like that. I never really thought that I loved him, and I certainly never really thought he loved me. I just loved seeing him. Then, in my second semester of his class my life got all out of order and I had alot of problems in my life, so I ended up missing his class alot. I was hardly ever there for a most of that semester, and we I was there, he'd call me in to talk to him by myself and he'd ask where I'd been and would seem really upset about it. Still, I thought nothing of it, only that he was worried about me and being friendly like always.
However, at the very end of the year he told me that he was moving and was going to have to transfer to another school...across the country, and that the next couple of days would be his last. I found myself very upset about this. I didn't really know why, but i just didn't want him to go. He took out a yearbook and told me he wanted me to sign it for him so he could remember me, and I did. Then he asked if he could sign mine. I gave it to him and he signed it, but I didn't read what he wrote, oddly enough, because I hadve this tradition of not reading anything anyone writes in my yearbeak until the last day of school, so I didn't.
Then on finals day, his class ended and I was the last one to leave. Just as I was going out the door he caught me by the arm and asked if we could talk. He locked the door and told me to sit down, and he sat next to me. Then he told me that because of all the stuff that had been going on and because I'd missed so much class, that I was failing. This didn't come as a shock to me. But then he asked me if I'd like him to change my grades so that I could pass, because it wasn't my fault and I really deserved it. It would be his gift to me. This surprised me, but then I realized that he could get away with this because this was his last day. They couldn't fire him. So i said yes. He did change them, and I did pass. Then he gave me a hug and told me that he had free time alone the next day, and would I come in and talk to him again? I said yes, and I came. He was so happy when he saw me, and he hugged me and talked to me and asked me to give him my address so that he could write to me after he left. I did, and he hugged me again, for a long time and told me he'd write soon. Then we said goodbye.
When I got home that day, I read what he wrote in my yearbook(he took up an entire page!). Now I know he loved me. And I realize that I love him too. I miss him terribly and it's been many many months and he still has not written. My heart aches over it. I wonder if I'll ever hear from him again. I hope things work out.
Good luck to you all and I hope things work out well for you guys too, because you are most definitely not alone in your struggles and heartache.
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reader, anonymous, writes (8 February 2008): hi everyone! I am 18 years old and I am so in love with my teacher who is 57 years old and has a girlfriend. I know we can't be together even if he would have no girlfriend...it hurts... I feel stupid because he is "old" but he is so gorgeous... so funny, kind, caring, handsome, sexy... I love him... I am so happy only when I see him walking by... it really hurts... we have so much in common...Thank you so much that you wrote so much about your situations... it feels good to know I am not alone...do you think he can tell by the look in my eyes that im in love with him???????????????best wishes to everyone...!!! please dont give up... I know it hurts so bad
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 February 2008): I've had feelings for one of my teachers ever since last year. It sounds so stupid, but I'd always feel so elated when he left positive comments on my tests when he handed them back. I moved away for six months after that, but now I'm back, and I feel the same way about him I've always felt. Trouble is, though, I found out from one of my friends that while I was gone, he proposed to his girlfriend, so I guess he's technically married now. Of course, when they told me, I just waved it off, but it felt like I'd been hit in the stomach with something particularly heavy and solid. Don't think you're alone in this. I'm sure there are thousands more.
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reader, anonymous, writes (6 February 2008): I am 17 turning 18 soon and I have feelings for one of my teachers too. I dont have her anymore though. It is weird i didnt feel the way i do now when i had her. She tutored me over the summer and thats when it really started to sink in. When i had her sure, i thought she was good looking and stuff, but now i dont know what im feeling about her. Do i love her i dont know, i can never stop thinking about her. We have similar interests and stuff like that. Although my feelings are strong i know its more of a fantasy i guess i have about her. She has a boy friend(her age) haha i just wish i was about 8 years older thats all. my feelings for her are to strong to want to do anything with her, because i wouldnt want her to be fired or anything like that, nor do i even know how she really feels about me. I know she likes me as a student and i can tell her anything but she has become a friend and nothing more. she will never be anything more than a friend. Thats what you have to tell yourself.
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reader, anonymous, writes (6 February 2008): It’s ironic because we all have this very similar problem and I can only wish that one reply amongst all of these had an emphatic answer. I can only wish…
I’m seventeen years old and in my senior year of high school, and I’ve been painfully in love with my French teacher— who, incidentally, is 22 years my senior— ever since the beginning of the year. It’s not a crush. It’s not a school girl fixation. I genuinely have feelings for him, and they have only intensified due to the inordinate number of things we have in common. We watch the same foreign films, we listen to the same obscure 80’s bands, and we both share the same bizarre ideologies… like opinions on things I thought I was the only one to have considered. Sometimes when I talk to him, all I can think about is that Police song where the girl has something for her teacher, and he kinda has something for her back. I think he might have something for me (according to my friends, it’s intense!), but he’s married and has two daughters he loves very much.
I know my feelings for him will never be requited, but the best advice I can offer you is to seek comfort in everybody else here’s very similar circumstances. Because you’re not alone. Backing off is the wisest decision, as I’ve learned, but it sure as hell isn’t the easiest. At least it saves us from any epic consequences, like nasty rumors or expulsion. As far as your dreams are concerned, don’t edit a thing. The future has a tendency to refer to these fantasies for ideas.
I’m just hoping life’s got some sort of compensation or ironic surprise in store for us guys who will never know what it would have been like. I’m just hoping for that full circle thing...
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reader, ?luvs_it?  +, writes (6 February 2008):
 I am in the same situation as you. When I left the question on my page i thought he liked me but now its clear to me. I think I like him back.He's in his forties.My advice is dont let the secret spill to your parents and most important dont let it effect your grades. Enjoy his classes and be nice back to him but not flirty. Best of Luck.
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reader, anonymous, writes (5 February 2008): Oh... I can say that I had pretty much the exact same problem about two years ago. He had feelings for me too. We met one night in the school library... nothing happened, but the school found out... and his wife. I stood up for him, defended him, and what did he do? He pinned the blame on me. He turned his back on me and he hasn't spoken to him since. That's a major blow if you're in love with the guy. Anyway, I have steered clear of that situation until now. Unfortunately, I think I'm falling for another one of my teachers, except this time I'm in college. It's so hard to tell what's going through his mind. What's worse is that he's even older than the last guy was and he's married too. This is a really sucky situation. Who cares if it's wrong? No matter how many times you hear that or how many times you tell yourself that... it doesn't matter. You'll still love him. I don't know what to tell you... I'm in the same boat myself and I still haven't found a way out.
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reader, anonymous, writes (3 February 2008): My TA was absolutely amazing last semester. We're only about three years apart in age and he's so awesome. I thought I'd get over my crush during the break between semesters, but I still care for him. I want to tell him, but I'm sort of scared. Is it better to find out (potentially) that he doesn't like me or to never know?
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reader, Lady Aunt  +, writes (27 January 2008):
Yes My mum knew some one who ended up leaving school and marrying her teacher. They even dated when she was going to school. I am in the same position also.But I'm probobably younger and my teacher is probably older.Don't worry about it and if something does happen the wait will be worth it.
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reader, anonymous, writes (23 January 2008): hello.
the truth is... the same thing heppened to me...and i don't know what to do.i understand how you feel.he is 25 years older than me and he is also married but i don't care.
i just want to say to you that if you really love him...if you really care about him...you will let him continue his life and you will not say a word.
that's what i have to do.because i respect him.
thank you for sharing this...
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reader, anonymous, writes (10 January 2008): Someone posted a reply asking "How come all you young girls are falling inlove with your teachers?"
It's because teenage boys SUCK and the quality of men is falling.
I'm inlove with a teacher too but I won't bore you with all my details.
These teachers, being teachers, are caring and nice and can have great conversations, they are polite and trustworthy and honest. Who wouldn't be attracted to that?. I think women care less about looks than men do and that is why they are falling in love with teachers that are older than them.
I think loving a teacher shows that you have good values and you know what a real man is like.
So weather or not you end up with your teacher is beside the point. When you go out and find another man to be with you'll probably end up happier.
Anyway, my point is that teachers are well rounded people and when combined with the fact that you have something in common or a special bond or they are attractive, I'm not surprised at all that more and more young girls are falling in love with them.
And when you compare them with the teenage boys that they 'should' be dating, they look like kinghts in shining armour. Teenage boys are immaure and inexperienced. They think they know what a girl wants, but they don't. Lots of them have massive egos.
Another thing with the older man/teacher situation is that they are stable with a job.
I love my teacher and he is married with kids. I love him and always will, but I'll never be with him. So my advice is to focus on the positives, like you get to see him every day and talk to him and all the good things. And keep your fantasies to yourself, in your head (because you can have more fun with them then).
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reader, anonymous, writes (4 January 2008): I dont really think ur in love with him... its more like you know an obsession which will eventually fade away... it's not love for sure, maybe u admire him so much that it makes u think u luv him, but seriously u don't... My advice is to admire him from afar... nothing could possibly happen.. I mean, there's no point in risking his job and ruining both lives... + if u'll keep waiting till u reach the legal age in ur country he will most probably be already married... gd luck n take care :) xxx
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reader, anonymous, writes (2 January 2008): Hi, I just wanted to say that you definitely are not alone, as you could probably notice with all of us replying to your message. :) I too love my teacher. The first time I saw him, there was nothing there, but he really is such a cool person. He treats his class like we were his friends, and most of my classmates love him as well... I'm just not sure if they love him as much as I do. I wouldn't know if I was IN LOVE with him or if this is just a crush, but whenever I see him, my heart beats faster than it's supposed to, and everyday in school, I wish I could bump into him and talk to him for a while. Even just a HI from him would make my day! It was also a good thing that the subject he taught was my interest, so I managed to do very well in his class. Because of that, he would always talk to me after class, and we eventually became friends. I'm not his student anymore, but we still talk a lot. I even got to hang out with him in his office because I had to get a recommendation letter from him that I needed for one of my extracurricular activities. We have the same interests, so we're very good friends. He even told me so. And I think I'm his favorite student because one time, he had one of his students with him, and when he saw me, he called me over and proudly told his student that I was the best student in my class when he was still teaching me, and even told him my grade for that class. He called me a "bright student" even though I admittedly don't do THAT well in the other subjects. OHHHH everytime he praises me I get so happy! I LOVE HIM TO BITS! And I've told him he was my favorite and for our final project, I wrote him a note at the bottom, saying thanks for being the greatest teacher and I even told him I loved him. Sigh.
I'm in college... so I don't think it's illegal or anything to be with my former teacher. We are 8 years apart, but I could never imagine being with him in that way. It would be way too embarassing, and I think I could only like him in a crush kind of way forever... haha. But I'm happy enough that he considers me as one of his good friends rather than just his student! lol.
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reader, anonymous, writes (27 December 2007): haha this is so crazy how so many other people have the same feelings. I guess it's not uncommon anymore... I thought I was crazy. My teacher is 34 and I am 15, and I really like him... A LOT. I don't really know what to say about this, but I've liked him for almost a year now. But here's the problem... he is engaged.
Honestly I think we see each other more as "friends" more than student to teacher. The class that I am in is more like a club I suppose, and everyone in this "club" also really like him, as a person. And one girl I know of also used to like him, until she found out he was engaged. I guess I'm going to just have to get over it, but man its hard. He's cute, funny, and has a fabulous personality. I feel as if I can just be around him and be myself. I don't have to do anything out of the ordinary to try to "impress" him at all... It's weird.
It's like he's a friend to me. We even talk about things friends would talk about. His former students still love to visit him, and I've actually gotten to know several of his former students really well because they visit all of the time. I've been in his car, and he's even given me rides home. One of his former students told me that when he first got the job, his former student who was in college, (he was 25 or so), had an intimate relationship with him, and as far as I heard, they were even engaged.
He jokes around with me, and laughs with me. He just seems ageless to me. But I really know I shouldn't get involved with him because I am putting the rest of his and my life at stake, and not to mention his love with his fiancee. I really shouldn't get involved with it, but I still can't help but to fantasize about things we could do together. Running away together... I just need to put myself into realization! It's so hard though... so hard...
I don't know about you guys, but I've been looking over the internet for help with his and I found this, is that what you guys did? I guess I'm definitely not alone here.
And for all of you guys who have actually gotten involved with you teacher, I really wish I could do the same... But then again when I think about it... I think that I would dislike him some because he broke his own Code of Ethics as a teacher to do something with a student... and it'd make me think... am I really the only one? I don't know, I still can't get over this infatuation. I suppose it's not love. Just infatuation...
But man, I'm so glad I'm not the only one here. :)
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reader, anonymous, writes (27 December 2007): Hey u all.He is 36 and i'm 16.Otherwords 20 years difference.He is my math teacher and i want him so bad.The point is that he isflirting me in a way that's only between us.He stares at me,he asks other teachers bout me and talks to me all the time.It'sobvious that he likes me too and that i understand by his look,,,it's like we say with our eyes everything we can't say a loud,,,i know he just thinks i'm attractive or so but in a way he shows more than that...i hope i could talk to one of u everyday and tell u all the news...good luck girls
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 December 2007): Hey, I just wanted to let you know that you are most definitely not alone. I have seriously fallen in love with my Chemistry teacher. I started having feelings for him from the first day, and that was more than a year ago. Since that time, my feelings have only deepened, and now that I'm a senior in high school, I am beginning to think of what it's going to be like when I no longer see him in college.
Now, I am 17, and the person whom I speak of is probably around 55. I know this sounds wierd, perhaps gross, to some people, but it is his persona that I have fallen in love with (this, in my opinion, is more important than appearance and such, although he isn't bad looking even at his age). He is simply an all-around wonderful person with many interests and talents, a tremendous sense of humor, a gentle disposition, and a kind heart. This man represents the type of person that I have been dreaming about since I was a little girl, fantasing about my 'prince.' I have told my friends and family that he is my barometer for when I am older and am searching for a husband. I only hope I find a younger carbon-copy of him!
Fortunately this year I have no class during the same time that he does not teach one. Every day I go to talk to him, just him and I, and it is one of the most relaxful experiences in the world. I look forward to speaking with him every day and my heart always skips a beat or two each time I walk towards his classroom.
I think that one of the true signs of being in love and not just having a crush, is the fact that you are comfortable with the person. If you just have a crush on someone, you always feel anxious around them and feel as if you need to be better than you are in order to impress them. If you are able to feel at ease and just be yourself with someone, have them do the same, and have a wonderful time in the midst of it all, that is a true sign of love, because the basic foundation of it is a comfortable friendship. Also I feel that my liking for him cannot simply be a crush becuase of his stage in life, the fact that he's about 55, married, with two children, one of whom is already married, and the fact that there is no conceivable way that I will ever be able to 'be with him.' I repeat, it is his character that I am in love with.
I am glad that I have found this website because it is comforting to know that others share my feelings. I hope this discussion has helped give you some perspective on your own situation. Our tasks now are to resolve the conflict of this situation within ourselves and to hope that we each find another who fits our 'ideal.' Best wishes!
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reader, anonymous, writes (21 December 2007): Well, I'm sort of in the same position. I fell head over heals for my female teacher a few years ago. She's 15 years older than me, and it's way more than a crush. But you just have to accept the fact that it may just be an infatuation, and try and find someone else.
I know it hurts, believe me I try and find any way possible to be with her. But now I have a wonderful girlfriend who is my age and who loves me back. I still love my teacher, but I love my girlfriend too. Sometimes you just have to chose who is going to be better for you in the long run, and who you can actually be with, and try and forget the other.
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reader, anonymous, writes (20 December 2007): What is happening in our world that all you teenage girls are falling in love with your male teachers? How could you possibly be in love with a man who is in his 40s or 50s? I do not understand this at all!!! I even posted this question and the moderators wouldn't post it because the said the topic was inappropriate for publication. But here are all you girls saying you are in love with your male teachers, and your messages are all over the place. What is up with that???????To all you women who have posted replies here about how you are in love or were in love with your male teachers, could you really see yourself in a relationship and having sex with such a man? What could you possibly find sexually attractive about a man who is old enough to be your father, or even your grandfather?
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reader, anonymous, writes (18 December 2007): I'm also in the same boat... but my problem is that there is about a 30yr age gap. I know I can't do anything, so I'm writing a fictional story about a student-teacher love that does work... maybe he'll see it someday. Anyway, good luck and be careful! ^.^ best regards!
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reader, anonymous, writes (16 December 2007): i can totally relate to you. im an ex student and i love my english teacher from high school. ive graduated for a year now, and i miss him terribly. i know nothing is ever going to happen between us, but feelings cant be helped.
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reader, anonymous, writes (16 December 2007): Yeah, I'm in the exact same position.
My science and social studies teacher is like, the love of my life.
My locker is only a few feet away from his classroom and he always comes out to talk to me, but never any other students.
I always get butterflies in my stomach when he talks to me.
I have his classes twice every second day and their my favorite classes.
I think he might have a feeling that I like him though, because everytime I glance over at him he smiles and he makes sure everyday that he makes a conversation with me.
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reader, anonymous, writes (13 December 2007): Hey, I have the same feeling about my teacher. He is also way older than me, although he's not married or anything. My advice is to drop it. There's no point in risking your education or ruining his life.
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 December 2007): i love my teacher, i love her SO much its like someone else i read, i get jelouse of tha other students. i want to be thefavorite student. i am a girl and i am not a lesbian. i love her stll thought. and i always wish that she was my mum. she always cheers me up and it may just sound like the normal thing but it is not because i live in care and when my social worker gets involved then things become hard and i hate it. so i can not really do much.
everyday i always find a reason to see her
i always write her name (her nickname i gave her) all over my book
i always tell her everything
i always respect her like she was my mum.
she is always the first to know about anything and everything. even if this something happened at the start of the summer holidays.
she is there for me when even but the thing that hurts so much is that i cant tell her
im scarde of what will happen.
i think she know a little of how i feel about her but not everything.
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 December 2007): i know what you mean. hes 15 years older but it doesnt seem to bother him. its not a phase. he treats me differently in just the way he looks at me. he helps me through everything. when he walks into a room it makes me feel better. i know he likes me too. he jokes around a lot saying things to me but i actually think he means it. i do love him. i think i always will. its too special to be just nothing
and he knows it. but if i we wait , you never know what will happen between us.
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reader, anonymous, writes (8 December 2007): I've had the hots for my teacher since last year, when I had his class. I'm seventeen and he's in his early forties.
Crazy, eh?
When I am thirty he'd be closing in on sixty...Erg. But he is gorgeous.
A: His ass looks amazing in everything he wears.
B: He has the most gorgeous smile and laugh.
C: He's actually smart. I get so tired of boys my age, and their nonsense.
D: He's got a very sarcastic and witty sense of humor, which I find very attractive in a man.
E: He's always there for me. Always there to hold me if I just need to cry. Literally. The simple fact that he cares about my emotions is very attractive.
A few days ago, after school, I went to see him. I'm not in his class any longer, but almost every day I go to see him for a chat.
WELL. I was sitting next to him at his desk, drawing, because he's a really good artist, and he was helping me figure out my proportions...
I had been drawing for around ten minutes, the both of us in silence...when I turned to look at him to ask him a question.
He was about....four inches from my face...staring at my lips.
My heart skipped a beat. I froze, my lips parted, tongue tied to the question I had planned on asking.
I managed out his name, in a husky whisper.
His eyes ran across my mouth as I said it.
"Mmmm?" He questioned, not really paying attention to my words.
"...is...there something interesting on my mouth...?"
I was smirking, knowing he was eyeing me in a most unprofessional way.
"No...." He was still staring at me.
"Is there something /wrong/ with my mouth?" I whispered, moving closer to him an inch. Wrong move.
His eyes flickered up to mine, and he froze, like a deer caught in the headlights.
The headlights of a train.
His words stuck in his mouth.
I moved another inch closer. So close. I could almost taste the peppermint he had been sucking on moments before.
"You...have....a very lovely mouth. There's nothing at all the matter with it...very....pretty."
He swallowed, his voice rasping in a husky tone. He moved back a few inched, before leaning in a moment.
The moment of decision.
He scooted his chair back, and leaned back, away from me.
"...sooooo. How're you doing in literature this year?"
He changed the subject. Damnit. Foiled.
Maybe by the time I graduate I'll have him.
Haha.
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reader, anonymous, writes (7 December 2007): I'm in love with one of my teacher too (because she is honestly perfect)... only a lot lot more awkward than your situation. It really hurts, and I get dead jealous over some other students at times. Mine is 99.9% impossible, and being just "her pet" is enough for me. What I'm trying to do now is just looking at her and letting time pass by and try to find a more suitable partner. Your situation seems a lot more solid than mine... If I were you, I would wait and see if I can forget him, because love doesn't really "last", and if I can't, I'd tell him the feelings I have for him. Good luck.
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