I would suggest find a GSA or LGBT group in your area or school and getting to know the girls in there. Be confident and find common interests to start conversations with, such as, “Have you seen the Hunger Games yet? I started bawling like five times during it!” and if she says yes you can talk about it if she says no you can ask why not. Obviously it doesn’t have to be Hunger Games related, that’s just a random idea. If you’re confident they will be able to tell and like you more for it. Thanks for your question and feel free to come back! - Jude

Are you 100% sure that she is completely straight? If you are and really do want to keep your friendship how it is then maybe not telling her and trying to get over her will be less emotionally traumatic for you. If there is a chance that she isn’t totally straight or might be interested in you then I would say tell her! Be sure to explain to her that you don’t want to ruin your friendship by telling her this but you can’t not. In some cases telling a person how you feel can be worse then not telling them. Thanks for your question and feel free to come back! - Jude

If you say you are a lesbian then you are a lesbian. It is not uncommon for lesbians to be attracted to guy on guy stuff, in fact there have been articles about just that. I would suggest doing a little research on the topic, but don’t worry this in no way makes you less gay. Thanks for your question and feel free to come back! - Jude

Have courage. You need to find a safe environment for you two to talk openly and honestly. It could be that she feared judgement and got scared. Really listen to her, she could have good reasons for doing what she did. Have and open mind going into this conversation and be brave and honest. If she doesn’t want to listen try harder. This is an important conversation for you to have. Thanks for your question and feel free to come back! - Jude

She has a boyfriend currently and unless she is going to break up with him I would suggest not pursuing anything with her. However if you do think you are interested in girls as well as guys then maybe you should pursue that. Talk to the girl you like about how you are feeling a bit more in depth and explain how you feel and ask her what she is going to do about her boyfriend. Thanks for asking and feel free to come back! - Jude

Tumblr can actually be a great medium for meeting people. There are countless blogs dedicated to certain locations that you can find. You could also join a gsa or lgbt group at your school or find one located in your city. Joining a group like that is a really great starting point for making friends with people in the lgbt community or finding a girlfriend! thanks for your question and feel free to come back! - Jude

First of all I have to ask, is it legal for you to pursue a relationship with this teacher and vice versa? If it is not legal then you can’t expect much from your teacher if she cares about protecting her job. If it is legal then my advice to you is to be confident. She will only perceive you as awkward if you think you are awkward. Be brave and say something that could open up the floor for a conversation. Thanks for your advice and feel free to come back! - Jude

So I feel like I’ve answered this questions multiple times so I’m just going to link you to previous questions I have answered similar to this. I by no means wish to invalidate you or your question I am just very pressed for time. look here, here, and here, and I strongly recommend watching this video. Thank you for your question and feel free to come back! - Jude

You can try using simple cues such as touching their arm or knee when you talk or making eye contact. If you want them to know you like them you could just tell them, or even better kiss them! If you aren’t prepared to take that step then you can just begin dropping hints. Be confident and your feelings will be easier to discern! thanks for your question and feel free to come back! - Jude

Don’t worry about labeling yourself right now. Obviously you’re confused and I think you need to work out your feelings. Don’t worry about what other people say. If you date a girl, you date a girl. If you date a boy, you date a boy. Sexuality is fluid and keeping yourself under one sexuality is hard. Thanks for your question! - Jude