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BY BRITTANY TAYLOR ON 11/19/2011 12:00:00 AM

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Its really annoying because this girl always follows my girls and and me, and I'm pretty popular and I have a lot of friends, so this isn't that big of a deal, but she always lies! Its so annoying! She says obvious lies and always brags, like I'm a year ahead in math, and she told me that she's a year ahead in math too! But theres only one pre algebra class and I know for a fact that she's not in it with me. When we told her this though, she said, "Um... Um... Well my ... Um.. Teacher said..um.. That I'm in pa .... And I had a choice... So I ... Um... Do both! Yeah! Right!" I really don't want to hurt her feelings but I just want her to stop! She's really not that good of a friend, but just when you're about to tell her off, she buys something for you! I'm not kidding! What to do?!?

by morriss2407 on 11/28/2011 10:39:26 PM

 
 



MOD MOD MOD! Problems: 1. I feel like i don't fit in 2. I don't know if i should make an effot to be friends with this girl. I'm in my last year of elementary school and i just feel like i don't fit in. I don't have any close friends (BFFS) and feel really left out. I socialize but it's all empty. I don't know if I can last the year without a close friend. I talk to this guy on text (He's my ex and we give eachother advice) But it's just all empty. Now this girl used to be my bff but there was this BIG drama and mutual betrayal so things are awkward. I think her friendship is growing apart because she always hangs with guys. (her boyfriend and might i add the guy i text. my ex)I always have to text her first and she doesn't talks to me at school. Please help me. Let me remind that i'm in elementary so i only have 2 classes. (spanish immersion) thanks.




Hey girl, 1) Everyone feels like that sometimes. Don't let it bring you down too much! 2) I know it's tough, but sometimes you don't need one best friend to be happy, just some close friends. Try to spark up convos with your classmates and get to know different people. Hang in there and just reach out to people. You're going to be OK.

xoxo 
Alyssa B.

by chick987 on 11/28/2011 7:09:41 PM

 
 



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I like this guy that has a gf. I text him alll the time and he always says I love you before he says good night. Last year i told him i liked him and he said he liked me back but he then went out with my friend. Last month he told me he liked me but said he still loved his gf. Now he hasnt flirted with me latley and i have to text him and he responds right away but he doesnt text me first. Should I believe that he likes me? Am i desprete? Am i holding on to something that doesnt exsist? Shold i stop talking to him all together or hold on to our friendship?
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Hey babe,

It's true that he might like you, but this situation isn't fair to you or his GF. He's trying to have everything he wants - and if you're going to be in a relationship with someone, you cannot flirt/say "I love you" to other girls! He's flirting with you, but you don't have a chance of being with him because he's already taken. Personally, I would still be friends but STOP with the flirting. If he tries to flirt or compliments you, be honest with him: tell him you're not really comfortable talking that way anymore because he isn't single and it doesn't feel right. Be strong about this and tell him how it's going to be! You deserve someone who isn't leading you on. Instead of texting him first/worrying about looking desperate, spend time with your friends making yourself happy. Meet new people, distract yourself with your hobbies, and try to move on a little bit. If he ever breaks up with this girl and is single again, you can start flirting and give it another shot. But in the meantime, respect yourself (and that GF - imagine if you were her and how jealous you would be. yuck!) by taking the high road <3 
Lauren C.

by kikicc on 11/27/2011 12:50:43 PM

 
 

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i go to a small school where there are 25 girls and 25 boys in my class. we have all been at this school since we were 5 and we are stuck in the small cliques we formed years ago. i really cannot stand the girls i used to hang out with but no one will accept that i want to hang out with other people. the other cliques also look at me funny when i ask to sit with them or anything. i feel like i have no friends because my clique is mean to me and the other cliques are mean to me too. i tried hanging out with the guys but it is awkward because two of them like me and their guys clique is the only one i have ever felt comfortable around. also, i play club volleyball and my team is mean to me too and i dont understand why. how do i get away from these people and who should i hang out with?




Hey Girl,

The reason other cliques look at you funny when you ask to sit with them is probably because they aren't used to anything different than the norm! In such a small school, people are used to things just being the way they are, and it's up to you to change it up. Keep trying with other cliques, and don't give up when it's awkward at first. I'm sorry you have to deal with mean people, but often times, girls and boys get less cliquey when they get to high school. Also, you might want to try doing things outside of your school, like try a volleyball team that isn't through your school.  
Rachel N.

by volleyballgirl7799 on 11/25/2011 12:00:29 PM

 
 



MOD thanks.There is this one girl(E)whom my twin and I met before school started.She seemed really cool and she was in band with me,In speech with my twin. She has the same lunch period as me and is in the same"Block"as a really good friend of mine from band (B).I then introduced them to each other.Since the school year has started B and E have become really good friends.As in, whenever we all each lunch together(We eat lunch with other people 2)E always grabs the seat next to her and goes: "B! Sit here!"Or if someone sits next to her,she'll say:"I wanted B to sit there.""Which is ridiculous considering how old we are.it just sounds really childish.It also kinda offends me and the other girls.She always is trying to pick fights.And tell the other girls and I what we"Should"do with our hair/clothes.She really wants to be in B and I section in band next year.She is constantly annoying the older girls on the team about it,and they are really mad at her.She can be nice to me,but mean too




Hey girlie,

Try not to let any jealousy about the B&E friendship make you think she's worse than she actually is! Sure, it's annoying that she's making fashion suggestions, but it's your choice whether or not you follow them. Next time she says something like that, just shrug and say, "Eh, I'll decide what to wear myself." In this subtle way, let her know you're your own person and that her suggestions aren't really needed - she'll feel silly and will probably stop saying it so much. As for having to have B around all the time, if they're close friends it's kinda understandable. You'd wanna catch up with your bestie at lunch and have her close by to chat too! Plus if B was annoyed by it, she would make it stop. But she's clearly part of the friendship too, so try not to judge. And the band thing - if she keeps bringing it up, say something nicely like, "We have no control over it, so it's not worth worrying about. Just enjoy this year!" There are ways to tell her how you feel but in a friendly, indirect way. Give these a go! And try to be a little more tolerant of her quirks - everyone has them and no one is perfect, but that doesn't make her bad.
Lauren C.

by MidnightMockingbird on 11/20/2011 10:12:33 AM

 
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