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I don’t know why, but I’ve felt like I need to back-talk my dad because he has so many rules—and most of them don’t make sense. All I want lately is to be alone, but I never get any privacy.
 
Dear Going Crazy,
Your parents make rules because they love you. Feeling frustrated about it can be extra common during the holidays when parents and kids feel stressed over test-taking, present-buying and family reunions. Nevertheless, nix the back-talk. It backfires anyhow, right? Every so often, when your dad is shouting the same old rules, say, "I see your point," or, "Got it." If you act less annoyed, he might be less strict. A heart-to-heart might also help. Tell him how you feel without being sarcastic. Toss in phrases like, "I realize you worry about me because you care." Deep down, dads want to protect their daughters—not drive them crazy.
 

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pegasusgirl57

If theirs a picture of one on the package look at it for some make up tips maybe i'm no mod but i bet it would work and for hair I think they usually wear them in buns or something thats what i usually see on packaging

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by basketballchic on 10/25/2008 10:57:07 AM

 
 

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I know you guys get asked this a ton and its been on the website millions of times but, how can i stop my palms from sweating so much? i get nervous once in a while and thats when it starts happening. it also just happens wen im not so nervous. I'm afraid of holding hands with a guy and then they get grossed out. HELP! thanx

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by xdont_forgetx on 10/25/2008 10:56:43 AM

 
 

I feel that way too somtimes.

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by FloridaBeachBum on 10/25/2008 10:32:02 AM

 
 

It sounds like you might be going through a phase...

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by BasketballGirl on 10/25/2008 9:21:48 AM

 
 

parents are always like that but they only wanna help

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by hazelsmadcandyflosshair on 10/25/2008 7:00:47 AM

 
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