Dear Carol, I get pretty competitive with my BFF in school. Is that bad? - Competitive Dear Competitive, It's bad if it's hurting your friendship. It's fine if it's motivating you (or the two of you) to do your best in class, sports...
Dear Carol, I need advice. I totally like a boy—and he knows I like him, too. But here's the thing: He has a girlfriend. His friend knows I like him and said, "You should date her" when I was right...
Dear Carol, I'm 16 years old and home-schooled. I'm very introverted with social anxiety. I try to make friends, but we end up more aquaintances who text than friends. When I do meet people, they always have their own crew...
Dear Carol, Today I was at the ice rink and there were some older boys from my school. When I sat down, one of them skated past me, looked at me, then winked. This made me extremely uncomfortable. I'm 14...
Dear Carol, There's this girl in my class. I don't know if I like-like her or not. I've never had a crush, so I might just be making it up in my head because she's cool. Am I just feeling...
Dear Carol, I'm a very confident person. I love vintage clothes and dressing in '80s style. I love to put together outfits and even sew a few pieces now and then. My parents and my friends like the way I...
Dear Carol, My birthday is coming up, and in all the books I read, all the girls celebrate their "Sweet 16" with a party, tons of friends, balloons and music. I couldn't celebrate my birthday for the last two years...
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...
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