Xtreme Reporter Wendy Grossman says: Sometimes guys are slimy. They hit on you to see if you like them. Not because they particularly want to get with you, but because they want to see if they can.

He probably knows you won't do anything with him. She's your best friend.

Never let a guy destroy your friendship. Friends usually last longer than boyfriends.

Just tell the guy to stop it.

My friend Michelle hangs out with Liz's boyfriend Greg. Liz is her best friend and lives in Washington. Whenever they're alone, Greg would slip his arm around Michelle and lean in a little too close. Instead of surrendering to his kisses and ending up on Jerry Springer -- she just told him no. She told him that Liz was her best friend and that she liked hanging out with him -- but she liked her friend better.

You don't need to go running to your friend. This is between you and him. If, however, he's hitting on you and every girl you know, you might want to mention to her that you think he's kind of slimy. Some guys are.

NEXT WEEK'S PROBLEM

``There's this girl I really like, and I want to take her out on a date. Where do you suggest we go?''

Do you have any advice for this 17-year-old Augusta guy? Call the Advice Line at 442-4444 and press 8614. You'll have one minute to answer.