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I'm addicted to videogames! Help me hit the "off" button

 

 

I’m a computer game/videogame/TV junkie. Every time I go on the computer, I become a zombie. I shut out my parents and friends, and they get really angry when they have to pull me off the computer screen to talk. I want to save up for an Xbox Kinect, but I know my parents will find me glued to the screen 24/7. I really want to get over this bad habit.

 

Dear Game Zombie,

Since you know you’re too glued to the tube, forget your Xbox. It’s easier to resist purchasing it than to resist turning it on each day. When friends are over, keep the computer and TV off—at least for the first hour or two. Do homework or bake pumpkin muffins or take a walk or play a board game. You can hardly blame a friend for being offended if you ask her over and then shut her out. Can you tell yourself you won’t turn on TV or the computer until a particular hour? Can you reward yourself for trying to break what is indeed a bad habit? When your hand goes for the “on” button, can you turn around and do something else instead—at least sometimes? Answer: Yes, you can! (P.S. You’re not alone. Lots of girls—and adults—spend too much time staring at screens.)
 
 

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I have this friend who is in a competitive sport. She amazing at it. She's also super athletic and good at like, everything. The problem is, she can be really conceited about it. She always acts like she's the best in gym class, she once texted me to complain about coming second in a meet, and one time she told me that she was better at baskball than I was! I play basketball and she doesn't. She also acts like she's always right. One time I miss pronounced shot put, and she still taunts me about it!! I'm tired of feeling like such a loser and I'm really tired of being reminded of it. Sometimes she even pokes fun at my size. I don't wanna lose her as a friend. Please send some advice!!Frown

 

Hey girlie, talk to her about it. Tell her that it bothers you when she makes fun of you and tells you that she's better than you. If she knows that it's a problem, she might be more motivated to stop it. 


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by kenbon on 11/11/2012 8:00:53 PM

 
 



MODMODMOD hwy this is weird but last week I kissed a girl on the cheek in front of my crush. It was tiny and accidental. Then I was talking with my other friend and I almost kissed her! it was like we were magnets, and this never happened with any boy! Am I gay? My step dad is against being gay but my mom and dad arn't I'm afraid I won't be accepted! help!

 

Hey girlie, a kiss on the cheek doesn't make you gay. If you're crushing on a boy, then you probably aren't attracted to other girls.


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by LOLGirl109 on 11/4/2012 8:48:14 PM

 
 

Hey all! I'm really good at giving advice. so if you can trust me, let me know what's been buggin ya lately and maybe I can help ya out! Ask about anything from guys to family and everything you can possibly think of to ask!
Just vist my advice queen page. I'm on every single day. So guess what! NO WAITING!!! Looking forward to helping ya out!

by Becca<3's you on 10/29/2012 8:58:06 PM

 
 



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I have this friend who is really getting on our groups nerves. She is always yelling and shouting out in class. We feel like she's using her loud voice as a way to show dominance. Within our group we think everyone should be equal. She's also extremely self centered, for example we will be working on a group project and she will ask to bring the project home and tell us that she will do it and them only do it so she gets points and we get low grades on that assignment. We've tried dropping hints. Now what should we do?
Thanks in advance Smile

 

I think if she tries to take the project home just so you guys get low points I would confront her. That's not fair at all. Maybe if you confront her in a situation like that, things will slowly get better. You just need to make her aware of her behavior and how it makes you guys feel. As long as she doesn't feel like she's being attacked you guys could really get through to her. xoxo kerra


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by gracezoom144 on 10/23/2012 9:52:30 PM

 
 





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I am super worried about my mother .She used to be very anti smoking . Then when I was 9 , I found out that she was smoking around my aunt who visits around once a year( she is a heavy smoker and smokes around 3 packs of ciggarettes in a day)The last year I saw my mom smoke around 3 times a week with her best friend who recently moved close to us . In the past week , she has been smoking about 5 times a day .I have cried sevreal times about it and I am at such a loss .Please give me advice on where to go from here . Thank you so much

 

Hey auslly123, maybe put a presentation or powerpoint together that explains the damaging effects of smoking. This will show her how concerned you are about her health and will give her lots of reasons to quit. It may also be helpful to look at easy ways to quit smoking. Hope this helps! Xoxo


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by auslly123 on 10/21/2012 9:44:07 PM

 
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