DR. WALLACE: Michael and I have been dating for more six months, and they were the greatest six months of my life. He was a true gentleman and treated me with respect and dignity.

All that came crashing down last Friday night. After a movie, we parked in our favorite "dark" spot. Usually when we go there, we talk, listen to music and hug and kiss, nothing more. But last Friday, as soon as we parked, he was all over me like an octopus. I was shocked because he took me by surprise. After a ton of time went by, I finally fought him off and convinced him to take me home.

The next night, we went to a Los Angeles Lakers basketball game. We left before the game was over, and on the way home he stopped at our "dark" spot, and once again he was like a crazed wild animal. Again, it took a while to fight him off and get him to take me home. This time he ripped some of my clothing. I had to borrow his jacket so my parents wouldn't see the damage to my clothes.

He called today and said that he couldn't help himself because I turn him on so much that he can't control himself. He said he was going to try very hard to behave himself and that he loved me very much.

I don't know if I should go out with Michael again. I want to if he is going to be civilized, but not if he is animalistic. Please hurry with your advice! —Nameless, Anaheim, Calif.

NAMELESS: Michael has grossly overstepped the rules of dating, not once, but twice, and that's two times too many. Things have gone too far at this point to let him off with an apology and a meaningless promise to "try" to behave himself. Believe me, he won't. He'll head for the dark spot every time, and the date will end with a wrestling match. I'd say it's time to give a big, permanent NO to all this nonsense and stop going out with him.

Some Girls Can't Date Until They Are 17

DR. WALLACE: I'm 16 and live with my mom. She is a good mom and loves me, but she is very, very strict. My mom has never been married. She had me when she was 17. Her parents wanted her to get an abortion, but she refused. Times have been tough for Mom and me, but we always managed to make out all right.

I am allowed to date, but I must be home at 10 p.m. I think this is an unreasonable time. My date and I have to go to a 6 p.m. movie so we have time to get a snack afterwards. Do you know any other 16-year-old girl who has to be home at 10 p.m.? —Nameless, Lake Charles, La.

NAMELESS: Consider yourself fortunate. I receive many letters and emails from girls who can't date until they're 17, or even 18. In time, Mom will revise your curfew. Be patient.

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