I think my friends are talking about me

I have three best friends. I’m closer to one than the others. Sometimes she and I talk about the other two. But she and one of the others always ride bikes to school and hang out at each other’s houses. And I’m worried...

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The 411 on mixing friends

I hang out with two groups of friends: my preppie friends from before and my sporty newer friends. My old friends complain that I hang out with my new friends too much, and vice versa. Last weekend, I stayed home...

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Torn between two social circles

My two close friends and I had a huge fight. While we weren’t speaking, I made new friends and became popular. My old friends and I are tight again, but I’m still really close to my new besties. My old...

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Create a sisterhood of the traveling journal

So maybe you and your besties won’t be able to find a magical pair of pants to fit all of you like Tibby, Lena, Carmen and Bridget in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, but that doesn’t mean you can’t stay connected this...

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Tired of the trash talk

One of my friends has been talking trash about everyone in our crew, including me. She’s nice to me face-to-face, but then she starts badmouthing me to our other friends when I’m not around. She clearly doesn’t like me. How...

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How do I stop the drama?

I don't know how to deal with drama. I was the victim in sixth grade, but this year I’m either put in the middle or not sure if I’m the one causing it. I get comments like, "Wow, I...

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My friends exclude me from hangouts

I keep reading on Facebook that a group of my friends were hanging out almost every night during break. And it really hurts because we hang out at school and extracurricular activities and get along great. I always have...

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Balance your boy and your besties

We’ve all heard of the bestie who gets tossed aside for the new BF. But what if you’re the one with the romance? This time, you’ve found your perf Prince Charming and you’re on cloud nine. That is, until your...

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Playing catch-up with your buds?

A few of your friends are zipping past you faster than you can say, “Slow down, buckaroos!” Buds don’t always go through life at the same pace. Here’s how to cope when you feel like you’re eating their dust. Changin’...

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Bring 'Em Together

Make new friends and keep the old. How to mix your latest besties with the rest...without any stress. Gain an extra bud or two this summer? Here's how to blend buds the drama-free way. Merry Merging No doubt your new friends...

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