My uncle embarrasses me!

My uncle asks embarrassing questions like, “Do you have a boyfriend yet?” I feel uncomfortable talking to him about that kind of stuff. How can I tell him to stop without seeming rude. Is “None of your business!” too blunt? Maybe. But...

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My friends have fun without me

Three girls in my group, including me, aren’t as popular as the other girls in our clique. The really popular girls always do fun stuff together. They are so nice and sweet. How do I get included? You say these girls...

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My BFF blames me for everything!

My BFF and I have been fighting. She picks the fights but tells her mom everything is my fault. Now, her mom treats me differently. Sounds like something’s going on with your BFF, and she’s taking it out on you. You’ve...

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Beach Bound Bud

I’m moving to Hawaii. I’m really excited about living near the beach, but I don’t want to leave my friends. My dad is in the military, so I’ve done this before—but it’s different this time because I’ve made such special...

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Not Invited to the Party

My next-door neighbor is two years younger than I am, and we’ve always invited each other to our birthday parties. We used to be friends, but we’re not as close as we were. Her birthday is coming up, and I...

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My buds want me to choose sides!

Two of my buds always fight and want me to choose sides. When I tell them to work it out on their own, they get mad and tell me, “If you were really my friend, you’d take my side.” They’re...

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