How do I handle?

[swimmer17]

Recently I got a little involved with one of my guy friends, and things got a little far. We never took off any clothes, which is good, but we were kissing passionately, and he grabbed my chest on the outside of my clothing. I feel kinda guilty about this, but I know people that do this stuff all the time and are fine. Am I just overreacting? I mean I know I need to repent, and I broke it off so nothing happens again, but I just need your opinion on if I should just repent personally or if it is serious to have to talk to my parents and bishop? Or maybe just my parents and not even have to take it to my bishop? What do you think the consequences would be?

[pam]

If you are feeling guilty about it..talk to your Bishop and let him put your mind at ease. He can tell you if he feels it needs to go any further.

[ZorabelMay]

Talk to your Bishop.

Be guided by the spirit.

[Guest Godless]

Was this an unwelcome act? If so, it could be considered sexual assault (depending on circumstances). In any case, I don't see how you've done anything wrong unless you deliberately encouraged his actions.

Edited August 11, 2011 by Godless
gentler wording/clarification

[Spartan117]

If you are ever unsure about something you did that has brought on feelings of guilt or unworthiness your bishop will be able to clarify things for you, go see him right away.

[dahlia]

Y'all know I have problems with LDS guilt over this kind of thing. Is there any reason why the OP shouldn't go to her parents first, rather than the bishop, if she feels concern over her actions? I know that sometimes it can be easier to talk to a 3rd party than a parent, but as a parent, I would so hope that my teenaged child could talk to me about this kind of thing (and he did).

[Spartan117]

I am not a parent, but if the issue is that you are uncertain if you've crossed a line that could require a repentance process, I would think the bishop should be the first stop. I completely agree that parents should be informed, but to be honest I didn't think that far ahead. I guess for me, it would depend on a lot of factors as to whether I think the parents should be consulted first before the bishop. But as I am not a parent yet I refrain from arguing a hypothetical perspective that I just can't understand right now. I yield to those with wisdom on this matter :)