My li'l sis always snoops through my room!

I fight with my li’l sister because she constantly comes into my room without knocking and snoops through my stuff when I’m not home. How can I make her stop? Little sisters can be annoying. But the reason she’s probably hanging...

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My friends talk about me behind my back...

…then lie and say they are not talking about me when I know they are. It hurts, and I don’t know what to do. With a small, tiny exception (the Pope, maybe?) most people occasionally talk behind others’ backs. It’s not...

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I don't open up to guys

I am emotionally tough with guys and really don’t let them get to know me. I’ve never had a BF, but I really want one. I think I am afraid of getting hurt. What should I do? No one wants to...

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My parents are overprotective!

My parents are way overprotective. I can’t do anything without supervision. I’m 14 and can handle things. I feel locked up, and I’m getting depressed. Your parents don’t keep you under lock and key to make you miserable—it’s because they care...

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My BFF reads my diary!

My BFF reads my diary, even though it has a lock. I’ve already tried talking to her about it. Help, please! Wow! Busting into your diary is a big no-no and, since you’ve already talked to your BFF, be firm...

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My boyfriend said he loves me!

My BF told me he loves me. I didn’t know what to say. I don’t feel that strongly yet. Do I let him know? Yeah, awkward. As nice as it is that someone has strong emotions for you, it can be a lot...

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