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I’m thinking of breaking up with my BF, but every time I build up the courage to do so, he’s so nice to me! HELP!!


Hey girl. Breaking up is hard but you’ll get through it! First, you need to make sure that breaking up is really what you want to do.  What keeps stopping you in the first place? When he’s nice to you, are you not sure that you want to breakup with him? Or is it just hard to get the words out when he’s being so kind?


If you know you want to trade your relationship for the single life, then you need to tell him. Try to meet up so you can talk to him face-to-face or else talk to him over the phone. No text message breakups please! When he says something nice and you start to waver, stop and take a deep breathe. Remind yourself what you want to do and push through. Once you took a breath and refocused, be kind but direct. Say something like you appreciate that he was a nice boyfriend, but at this time in your life, you want to be single.


It isn’t fair to either of you to keep a relationship that you’re not really into, so by breaking up with him, you’re actually doing what’s best for both of you. And if he really is a nice guy, he’ll respect your decision. Overall, it’s most important to be true to yourself and what you want. Good luck!
 
 

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yeah i'd think about it. if he's super sweet and a nice guy, i'd give him more time. don't leave him thinking he should have done something different if he really didn't do anything wrong.

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by myfatsquirrel on 8/20/2012 1:16:17 PM

 
 



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So I have this friend, Libby(not her real name) and we have never been that close, but we've had a few sleep-overs. We use to text 24/7. If I ever "forgot" to use a smiley face in a text then she would automatically think something is wrong. Towards the end of the school year we didn't really text all that much. I texted her during the summer and she acted all mad at me. She asked me "why we don't text." I said "I don't know, why don't we?" and then she said "IDK,I have to go... bye." Then my bff invited Libby, a few other girls and I to her house before the back to school dance. Libby completely ignored me. I don't think I did anything wrong or mean to her. I was maybe thinking about texting her something like, "I'm not sure what I did, but I'm sorry." But I'm not too sure about that.. Any advice on this?
Thanks,
Kaitie**

 

Hey girlie! Instead of apologizing for something without know what it is, why don't you text Libby and ask if everything is okay with you two.  Say that you feel like you two haven't been as close and you hope you didn't hurt her feelings in any way.  If she tells you what she thinks you did wrong, THEN you can apologize, so she knows you do really feel bad about it. xoxo 


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by basketballover5 on 8/20/2012 11:03:02 AM

 
 

Think about it. if he really is such a nice guy, then he deserves a girl who can like him back as much as he likes her. its not fair for you two to go out when he is crazy in like with a gilr who doesn't feel that way about him. let him go., it is for the best, for both of you

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by N3rdyRand0mn3ss on 8/19/2012 12:26:53 PM

 
 



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So there is this guy at my church and hes my texting buddy, like we text 24/7. He also said he wont date until he can drive. Now, we usually talk about stupid stuff, but recently we have had more serious conversations, like about relationships and stuff. For example, i asked him if he had to date one girl from our church, who would he pick, and he picked me. Also, i asked which girl he would kiss, he also said me. Then, just last week, i sorta kinda asked him out. The first time i said (half joking) "when you turn 16 I'll take you on your first date!" and he said he would think about it. Also, my friend made me invite him to a football game at my highschool and he said he'd think about that too. And according to everyone we look like a couple. I guess we do flirt a bit, but im not sure...
Im not sure if i like him or not, so what should i do? Like my friends have even asked "when are you and him gonna start dating?"
Thanks and sorry for the length Smile

 

Hey girlie,

I think the very first thing you have to do is decide whether you like him or not. If you don't like him "like that," flirty convos like this are probably a little inappropriate - even though he can't date right now, you don't want to lead him on. (And you both def are flirting!) So try to talk to him more and be honest with yourself about your feelings. Could you see yourself dating him? Are you excited every time you start talking to him? Or are you excited to see him every time you meet up? Does he respect you, make you laugh, make you happy? If so, then you probably do like him! Try not to listen to other people - it doesn't matter what your friends say or what you guys "look" like to other people. What matters is how you feel <3


Lauren C.

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by pottergirl135 on 8/19/2012 12:00:53 PM

 
 



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2 things:
1. i saw in one of your articles to whiten your teeth before school starts. I have braces, and I was wondering if there was a different way to do that
2. how do you convince your parents to let you buy a bowflex? I've gained a bit of weight and i really want one, but my mom wont let me buy one
thanks!

 

Hey girlie,

Since you have braces right now, it's not the best time to whiten your teeth. Instead, I would snag a toothpaste with baking soda or a general toothpaste like Crest Pro-Health, which protects from germs, gingivitis, sensitivity, etc. (Also, whitening teeth is a personal choice - you don't have to do it just because we have an article about it! It's great for some girls but not for others, so go with what feels right.) As for the Bowflex, I think the best thing is to prove you're serious about getting fit and losing weight BEFORE you want to buy it. It's easy to think, "Oh I've gained weight... but if I only had this cool piece of equipment, I know I would get fit!" But it's not the equipment that is going to change your life - YOU have to change your life. Commit to working out every day by doing things that don't require gym equipment. Go jogging, swim, or do pilates, kickboxing, or yoga. Get serious about working out and over time, you'll show mom that this isn't a passing fad. If you show her this is important to you over a couple months, she could be more willing <3 But remember that Bowflex machines are expensive too, so that doesn't mean she'll say yes. But still - by this point, you'll already be in better shape!


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by Meglovesmusic on 8/19/2012 11:29:32 AM

 
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