Pediatric Associates Caring for Infants, Children and
Adolescents Since 1955  How Can You Stop Before Things Go Too
Far Physically?  When you're making out with a guy, how do you
stop it from going too far without hurting his feelings? -
Andrea*  It's obvious that you really like and care about this
guy because you're concerned about his feelings. The best
approach with him is honesty. Let him know straight up that you
aren't ready to go any farther. Hopefully, he's concerned about
your feelings, too, and respects what you're ready for.  A
relationship is a mutual partnership, and if one of you isn't
ready, the couple as a whole isn't ready. Everyone progresses at
different paces sexually, and every relationship is different
based on the two individuals involved. Something special like
physical contact is private and shouldn't be embarrassing or
even hurtful if one of you isn't ready.  Reviewed by: Steven
Dowshen, MD Date reviewed: August 2013  *Names have been changed
to protect user privacy.