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My sister and I swim competitively. Each night, my dad tells her how well she swam at practice, and how she can improve her strokes. Then, at dinner, he boasts about her. My parents hardly say a word to me. It’s like I don’t exist.


Dear Non-existent,

It’s time to remind Mom and Dad that you do indeed exist. Write them a short note saying something like, “I love you, but it feels as though you pay more attention to my sister than to me.” Put it on their pillow, and I bet you’ll get some results. If you’d rather start a verbal discussion, try, “I’m feeling invisible,” rather than, “You’re always ignoring me!” One more thing: Is swimming your favorite sport? If so, great. If not, let your sister get wet while you focus on something else.
 
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BY CAROL WESTON ON 6/22/2011 9:00:00 AM

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MOD MOD MOD!!!! My best friend chloe has a little sister who always come and says "I love you mommy" but when chloe and her sister are talking and she said some things (not inapropiate) to her sister. Afterwards we ate food and watched a movie and Her sister said every thing she said to her mom. Chloe got in big trouble. It drives me crazy! I know its not my problem but what could she do or what can I do?




Hey sweetie! 

You can't step in on this, because you don't want to get involved in Chloe's family. Instead, tell Chloe that she has to tell her mom what her sister's doing and why it bothers her. Maybe you can hang out at your house for a while - you know Chloe's sister won't be there! xoxox 
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by Sunblue45 on 10/14/2011 1:02:50 PM

 
 

My brother does the same thing . He will go up to my parents and kiss them on the cheek . ( i tried tht but my parents are like "what do yhuu want?" ) Hes an angel around them but whenever they leave the room he will do something mean to me, like throw something at me and then run away and say " mommy cat hurt me " guess wat ! im grounded now ! i just want you to know . yhurr not alone and i feel for you .

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by baybiiey on 8/18/2011 7:29:41 PM

 
 

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Today is my sister's b'day so I got her this really great present. I had to practice my algebra (I always mutter under my breath to figure out a problem). My sister thought I called her stupid, but I didn't! I mean, why would I do that on her birthday? I got in trouble anyways because my parents favor my younger sister just because she's cute. On her birthday, she always has a way of getting me trouble. How can I stop this? I've told my parents that I don't do that. I also have to tell my sister to stop A LOT. Thanks in advance!




Hey girl,

When you give her the present (if you haven't already), just have a little talk with her about how you think she's a great sister, but it really hurts you when she gets you in trouble. You can also say that you're trying your hardest to be a good sister too, but she's making it kinda hard. Good luck! x0x0 
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by aneesha289 on 8/4/2011 1:32:39 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD My 4 cousins from California are visiting, and theres a pool party in my neighborhood tonight which my mom might take them to, and the kids in my neighborhood are nuts about my cousins (ages 10,8,6, and 3)and it makes me feel left out if kids who don't even like ME hangout with MY cousins. The reason I feel like this is because if they go they'll go at about 7:00pm, which I have cheerleading practice tonight at 7-9, and like I said, it just feels a little aggravating that the kids who could care less about me love my cousins. What should I do? Please help! Briana

 

While it may be frustrating, try to focus on the fact that you have fun things to do yourself, such as cheerleading practice Smile

 

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by JBfan97 on 7/26/2011 6:19:40 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD!
my sister is going to be a freshman this year (im a junior) so we'll be going to the same school. were also in band together and alot of my friends have met her. and im totally cool with her hanging out with my friends and stuff but lately ive been feeling like the "ugly sister"...my guy friends will text me to tell me that they think my sister is hot and that they like her. and ive told them i dont like hearing that but they do it anyways to make me mad. and my girl friends will tell me that when they hang out with our guy friends all they do is talk about my sister. its getting to the point where im starting to be mean to my sister just cuz im mad that everyone thinks shes SOOOO gorgeous or beautiful. and i dont want the attention instead of her...i just feel like since were sisters everyone compares us...and im slowing turning into the "ugly sister". am i being ridiculous?




Hey girly,

You should definitely stop comparing yourself to your sister or calling yourself that. If you show these guys how beautiful you are on the inside and out, they'll see that you're just as good as she is. Don't be mean to your sister. She can't help what other people are saying about her. If you just keep your cool and act confident, people will see that you're great too. x0x0 
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by canyouspellEMILYNN on 7/21/2011 1:51:11 PM

 
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