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One of my best guy friends smokes pot and gets drunk sometimes. He is really nice and smart, and it kills me that he does bad things. I care too much about him to let him mess up his life. How can I persuade him to stop? I’m afraid he won’t listen to me. Please, don’t say I can’t change him. If I don’t do something, no one will.

 

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The fact is you can’t change other people. He has to change himself—but perhaps your concern will convince him to make some changes. Tell him, calmly, that you’re worried. Remind him that drugs and alcohol are super addictive and can only lead to problems—blowing off schoolwork, severe mood swings or, worse, failing grades, school suspension, getting kicked off sports teams, even arrest. He’s lucky to have a “clean” friend like you, and I hope your encouragement is a positive influence on him.
 
 

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BY CAROL WESTON ON 11/18/2011 12:00:00 AM

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Me and my BGF recently got in a fight about my BF, who is his bestie. I was telling my BGF about how he never texts me (we go to different schools) and he said that he prob doesnt wanna talk to me! I told him thats not a very nice thing to say, and he started swearing at me! This isnt the first time its happened, and I think my BGF might have anger management issues. His parents are divorced and they fight a lot, so I dont think he ever really knew how to treat people right. He once told us he smoked because he got depressed, but he never actually did. He also says big things like he would die for his GF (who is one of my BFFs) and that if he hurts her he has to hurt himself. I think he does a lot of things to get attention. I love him a lot and I dont want to fight with him, but sometimes he just goes overboard! What should I do?




Hey girl, you need to let your 'rents know or a guidance counselor. He may be overacting, but you never know whether or not he may be serious. So be a good friend and make sure he is getting the help he needs as he goes through this difficult time. It's better safe than sorry, seriously.

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by froggy123luna on 11/19/2011 10:56:01 AM

 
 



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Aww doesnt tht suck!? My bgf and i are really close! He even knows when i have my period and he isnt embarrassed by it!! Lol!! Funny right?!




Hey girl, there's no reason for him to be embarrassed by it, haha. Periods are totes natural.

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by paramoregurl on 11/19/2011 12:59:36 AM

 
 



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i kinda have this problem with my crush.... he and I like each other and he wants to ask me out and i really want to say yes but it is a known fact that he drinks and has smoked pot... other then these things, he is perfect for me. I would never do those things and kinda would tell him 1. dont ever do it around me and 2. anything you do under the influence is on you, no excuses if you kiss another girl or something. is it ok to date him and try to talk him out of these bad things and just stick by my policies or should i entirely forget him???




I think your 2 conditions are perfect. If you can look over his bad habits and wanna date him i say go for it. Youre not gonna be able to change him so forget that idea but as long as you dont get pulled into bad activities then i say youre fine. xoxo kerra 
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by mkroberts96 on 11/18/2011 8:27:29 PM

 
 

Hey I'm sorry bout what you're dealing with along with your friend. I know how you feel. My friend is hanging out with some bad kids and they're influencing him to get drunk and get high and everything. It's breaking my heart... Devin A.

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by StupidChick on 11/18/2011 3:38:14 PM

 
 

it is true you cant change people. unless they want to change.

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by j4zm09 on 11/18/2011 3:31:40 PM

 
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