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Have a boy prob? Look to these T.V. couples for some real-life answers!

T here’s nothing quite like coming home from school, kicking off your shoes and turning on your favorite show. The twist love experts

do the same, and we recently noticed that there are some pretty good love lessons hidden in the most-watched programs. Read on for what we uncovered, then use our tips on your boy!

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Get to know the class hottie on a deeper level! When new kid Lucas moves from Austin, Texas, to N.Y.C. on GMW, Riley is instantly smitten with the “cowboy in the city.” If you’ve got a new cutie in class, we bet all the girls are lining up to flirt with him at lunch. But, just like girls, boys don’t want to be known just for their looks. If you take the time to ask your crush questions (how about starting with, “Do you miss your old school?”), we bet he’ll appreciate it and want to spend more and more time with you. Your connection will grow from there, trust us!

Having common interests is key!

Things will get complicated!

Remember how long it took for A and A to admit they had feelings for each other?

Well, this is one of the most common problems with crushes. The worst part is the longer you wait, the more likely it is for some-

one else to swoop in and start showing interest in the boy you like. If that happens,

it’s important to curb your jealousy and resist the urge to bad-mouth the “other

girl.” If you and your sweetie are meant to be, your time

will come!

Riley Lucas

Austin and Ally

Maddie and Diggie

Having common interests is key!As two sporty people, Maddie and Diggie instantly connected over basketball, and it became a major part of their relationship. They prove that getting to know your crush and exploring the things you have in common will result in an awesome bond! Whether it’s music, sports or movies, use what you both like as a starting point!

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It’s OK to be just friends! We bet you’ve heard the term “friend zone,” right? It’s gained a pretty bad rep somehow, but we think guy buds are a must for any girl! Garrett is the boy Jasmine always goes to for all sorts of advice and problems on I Didn’t Do It. She knows having a second opinion and getting a boy’s perspective on situations will help her. Also, they make a great team and have the best time — she never worries about impressing him since they’re just friends!

It’s OK to break up!There is absolutely nothing fun about breaking up, but there are times where it’s better. Take Avery and Wes, who decided to call it quits once Wes moved away. It may have broken Avery’s heart, but they both knew how hard it would be to have a long-distance relationship. Avery proved that it will hurt at first, but surrounding yourself with your BFFs and hobbies will help you through it, for sure!

He may not be what he seems!Here’s a reality check: When a boy likes you, he may stretch a truth about himself just to get your attention or to get you to like him. And although it’s unlikely that your crush is a secret spy, like Lincoln, call him out if you think he’s lying about something important. On the flip side, always be honest with him — you don’t have to play pretend to get him to like you, either!

Admit it: Stressing over a crush is hard work! Some-times, it’s better to not have one at all — just look at 100 Things’ CJ. She’s having the most memorable school year ever with her buds! So, if the crush game has been taking over your brain lately, take a break from drooling over Mr. Perfect and spend some much-needed quality time with your group of friends. You can all join a new extra-curricular activity at school, start a silly Vine account together, spend a beautiful fall afternoon playing a sport at the park — the possibilities are endless (and oh-so fun!).

Avery and Wes

Avery already has a new crush!

Crispo, CJ and Fenwick

K.C. and Lincoln

Jasmine and Garrett

Crushes aren’t everything!