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LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, I'm worried about my mom"

Dear Carol, My brother just started college, and is living in a dorm. I know he will be OK, but what about my mom? She's very sad about his leaving. Plus, after she adjusts, she's still going to be lonely since...
LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, I was caught stuffing my bra at school..."

Dear Carol, Before school each day, I would put just a little bit more tissue in my bra. Recently, some tissues came out, and now everyone knows I stuffed. The other day, a boy said, “I have a cold. Do you...

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"Dear Carol, how do I flirt with boys?"

Dear Carol, 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. -Just Not...
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"Dear Carol, how can I boost my confidence?"

Dear Carol, I'm a junior. Freshman year I was confident, but now I'm not, and my friends tell me I'm not "fun" anymore. Is there a way I can boost my confidence? –Not Confident Dear Not Confident, No one feels 100 percent confident all...

LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, should I start smoking cigarettes?"

Dear Carol, My second best friend started smoking and wants me to, too. Should I?" –Cigarettes Dear Cigarettes, No. Smoking is a smelly and unhealthy habit that is hard to break. The easiest way to stop smoking is to never start. For more on Carol...
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Dear Carol, how do I balance my workload?

Dear Carol, I'm in highschool now and have so much homework. I'm an A student, but my workload overwhelms me. I barely have any free time because I don't work fast. I also haven't been able to get to bed at...

LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, I am addicted to my phone"

Dear Carol, I am addicted to my phone. I try to get to bed early, but I can't put down the cell and actually go to sleep. -Phone Addicted Dear Phone Addicted, Leave the phone in another room—hidden if necessary. Get it in...
LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, should I fake my first kiss?"

Dear Carol, My friends made a deal with this guy who likes me. They told me they'd pay him if he kissed me at a dance. I have a problem with this because 1) I like someone else and, 2) the...

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