My Friends Leave Me Out

My friends do things without me.

I get so upset when I’m left out, but I don’t want to seem needy.

It hurts to be home and hoping for the phone to ring. Instead of fighting the urge to call them, you can solve your problem with a simple solution: Don’t depend on them.

Join a club, and make other friends. Once you have other fun things to do, you won’t even care if you’re not included in every outing.

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BY CAITLIN R. ON 11/19/2009 7:00:00 AM 37 COMMENTS

Dad's Cheating! How Do I Deal?

My dad is cheating on my mom, and I am aware of it (he has no idea I know).

How can I deal now that I don’t trust him?

Keeping any secret is tough, but harboring something this big can be unbearable. You feel betrayed and probably very angry. You shouldn’t have to deal with this alone.

Talk to a family member you trust or your school counselor. Work through your emotions, then decide how to handle the situation: Do you want to confront your dad and tell him how you feel? No one can tell you exactly what to do. That’s ultimately your decision.

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BY CAITLIN R. ON 11/12/2009 7:00:00 AM 75 COMMENTS

Pill Problems

I found some pills under my brother’s mattress.

I’m not sure what they are. If I tell my mom, she might be mad at me for going through his room.

Even though your mom might get mad at you for snooping around in your brother’s room, you must put his health and safety first. ’Fess up and tell your mom what you found. It’s up to her to handle the situation from there.

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BY CAITLIN R. ON 11/5/2009 7:00:00 AM 56 COMMENTS

A Clingy Friend

When I make a new friend, my BFF takes it personally. She says, “You’d rather talk to her than to me!” and stays mad for several days.

What should I do?

Clinger alert! Having a clingy friend is a compliment to how great you are to hang with, but it can be frustrating. If she panics when you hang with new people, tell her it doesn’t minimize your friendship. In fact, it might make it more fun.

Include her in some plans with new friends so she won’t feel left out. If she still overreacts, distance yourself from her controlling ways—and tell her why. No one should be limited to one friend.

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BY CAITLIN R. ON 10/29/2009 7:00:00 AM 71 COMMENTS