My best friend has all the luck!

You start crushing on a new-to-school cutie…and he asks your bud out. You get a solid B on the history test you spent all weekend studied for…she breezes through with a perfect score. You make the lacrosse team…she scores the game-winning goal. You...

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My friends are using me!

My two so-called friends came over and hadn’t been in my house more than 10 minutes when they asked, “Can we go in your hot tub?” I asked my mom if it was OK, and she said something I had never thought...

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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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I'm jealous of my bestie's awesome summer vacay

My bestie had a fabulous summer, and she won’t stop talking about it. I’m totally jealous. Compared to her vacations, my summer at home stinks. I really can’t stand her bragging, but I don’t want to hurt her feelings. What should I do? Hey...

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Lost without my BFF

My BFF and I have been friends since pre-K. Lately, she ignores me for other friends. She rarely invites me over. When I tried talking to her about it, she smiled and walked away. How can I make her understand I’m lonely? Dear...

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Going to a friend's party when I don't like the guests

My friend is having a party and some people I don't like are going to be there. Should I skip the party, or go and ignore them? What if something goes wrong? What do I do? If you have a few close...

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My grandparents are playing favorites

My grandparents are coming to visit this week, but I really don’t want to see them. They always come when my brother is doing something—a band concert, a baseball game—but they never come to see me, even when our big events are just...

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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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Miss Popularity's not so popular anymore

In my old school, I was popular. Since I’ve moved, I feel like a dork. Guys barely talk to me, and I’m not in my rightful place in the social hierarchy. Should I give it time or accept where I...

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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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