Dear Carol, My friend is really religious, and her mom won't let her wear makeup. I didn't know and gave her a makeover one day. Her mom got pretty mad. I also once made her dad angry by saying, "Oh my...
Dear Carol, This is lame, but I really want a kiss. It’s all I think about, and it’s driving me nuts! To top it off, this guy likes me but I am not sure if I like him in return. —All Fuzzy...
Dear Carol, I'm not good with small talk and being funny and random. When I'm home, I can do anything, but when I am around my friends, I get really quiet and feel like a nobody and the odd one out. –Small...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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