Life

Dear Carol

LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, should I text my crush before he texts me?"

Dear Carol, I met this guy at a football game and we exchanged phone numbers. The only problem is he told me he would text me first, but he never did. Should I text him first, and if so, what...
LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, I feel so down about the pandemic variants"

Dear Carol, All the talk around the pandemic variants has left me feeling more negative than I used to. Not depressed, just blah and ugh. Help. - Blues and Blahs Dear Blues and Blahs, Everybody deserves great big prizes for...

LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, how do I tell my mom I need a bra?

Dear Carol, OK, I have boobs—but they're on the smaller side, and my nipples stick out more than they used to. My mom hasn't said anything, but I think I might need a bra. Also, a lot of my tops...
LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, what do I do if I get my period on a beach trip?"

Dear Carol, My dad’s friend is lending my family his beach house for Memorial Day Weekend… but I’m going to be on my period. Should I still swim? I am worried I will bleed through my suit. Help! -Period Problem Dear...

LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, I'm struggling to navigate my first real job"

Dear Carol, I have my first job, but my boss, who is only two years older, treats me like her personal assistant. And I can’t seem to say no to her requests. My other workmates advise me to set limits. But...
LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, I don't think I like my boyfriend like that anymore"

Dear Carol, I got a boyfriend and we’ve been dating for five months, but I don’t know whether I still like him like that anymore. How can I be sure? Should we just be friends again? -Boyfriend or Friend? Dear Boyriend...

LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, my younger sister has been getting on my nerves!"

Dear Carol, My sister is 9 and I’m 15. She copies me nonstop, and it gets annoying. It’s nice she looks up to me, but…ugh. -Sister Trouble Dear Sister Trouble, Dear Sister Trouble, You’re much older than she is, so I’m...
LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, my crush lives in another state!"

Dear Carol, I really like this guy and he likes me, too. But the thing is, he lives in a different state. We talk every day and FaceTime and even played Xbox together. I don’t know whether I should say...

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