It's good that you haven't allowed getting hurt to turn you into a cynical ice maiden. You don't get all the cool stuff about being in love unless you open your heart a crack and let the guy in. But whether you should get back together with this particular boy depends on why you broke up in the first place. Did he totally hurt your feelings by cheating on you with your arch nemesis? Did he lie to you for sex, or slam you in front of the whole school? In other words, was he a terrible, rotten boyfriend-and human being? Or did you break up because he needed "space," or some other typical boy reason? If he still has the same problems-he flirts with other girls or has an explosive temper-then believe me, you're in for a painful rerun. (Hint: Abusive losers don't usually change.) But if the problem's gone and you do decide to give it another shot, don't get all superintense right away. That way, you'll be able to figure out if things are going to be any different this time.

— Stephanie Dolgoff