Is there a way to flirt without being obvious?

Is there a way to flirt with a guy without giggling or touching his arm or being too obvious or annoying? A few girls can pull it off, but others seem like they’re trying too hard. Dear Just Not Flirty, Here...

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I don't want to leave my friends behind when school ends

I’m freaking out. School’s getting close to over and normally I’d be psyched, but next fall, I’m going to high school and my parents are making me go to a different district. It’s completely unfair. I will be leaving the...

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How can I turn my attitude around?

I'm getting older and going through different phases as most girls do, but my attitude is becoming snotty and overwhelming. Help! I don't want to grow up into some grouch. Dear Bad Attitude, I salute you for recognizing that now...

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I have no talents. Why am I so boring?

I just realized that I don't have any talent. I'm not the star basketball player, I'm not the greatest listener—I'm just not talented at anything. All my friends have talents, one is a great writer, one is an awesome singer...

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Can you stay friends after just one kiss?

I’ve had a best guy friend since third grade. I asked him out last month, and he said, “I would just like it if we stayed really close friends.” I like him so much, I just want to give him one kiss...

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I'm following Mom's no-makeup rule, but sis is sneaking it!

My little sister is in middle school. I'm in high school. My mother made a rule that we can't wear makeup. I'm following it, but my little sister is sneaking makeup behind her back. What should I do? ...

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How to tell if he's flirting back

I can never tell if I’m flirting with someone or if someone is flirting with me. Help! Dear Flirting or Talking, Usually, if someone is interested in you, he is paying extra attention to you alone and looking into your eyes and teasing you in...

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Do I have what guys want?

What do boys look for in girls? I don’t seem to have it. Dear Invisible, Sometimes, boys notice superficial stuff first—just as some girls do. But boys also notice—and appreciate—girls who are smart, enthusiastic, thoughtful, fun to hang out with or who just manage to...

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Help! My BFF can't stand my BF

So I really, really like my boyfriend, but today my BFF told me she doesn't like him and he’s too pushy. What should I do? Dear Pushed, Who’s going out with him? You or your BFF? Take her comments into consideration (after all, sometimes others...

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Am I shallow for turning down a date to the dance?

A boy asked me to our spring dance, and he’s sweet but not that attractive. I said no because I just don’t think of him in that way. Does saying no to him make me shallow? Also, there’s a boy I’m afraid to...

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