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LIFE: Dear Carol

How can I get my friends to pay up?

Dear Carol, My friend takes my money. She owes me $5 and now wants more. All the girls do this to me. They ask me for my money or my lunch. And when I don’t give them what they...
LIFE: Dear Carol

I'm really bad at making eye contact—what do I do?

Dear Carol, I have a problem. When I talk to people, I can’t look them in the eye. I don’t want to be known as an insecure person because I’m not. Is there a way I can make myself look into...

LIFE: Dear Carol

"I don't want to grow up into some grouch. Help!"

Dear Carol, I'm getting older and going through different phases as most girls do, but my attitude is becoming snotty and overwhelming. Help! I don't want to grow up into some grouch. -Bad Attitude Dear Bad Attitude, I salute you for recognizing that...
LIFE: Dear Carol

"I’m going into eighth grade and I'm freaking out!"

Dear Carol, I'm going into eighth grade and I'm freaking out because I'm horrible in school. I want be smart and try my best but I always get bad grades. Do you have any tips on how to stay focused? -School Stuck Dear...

LIFE: Dear Carol

"I'm switching from home to public school--help!"

Dear Carol, I’ve been homeschooled for three years and have decided to go back to public school. It will be my first time in high school so I’m nervous, especially since we’re moving and I’ll be around kids I don’t...
LIFE: Dear Carol

"I'm going to miss my sis when she goes off to college!"

Dear Carol, My sister is going off to college. She is excited, but I am sad. I can text her and e-mail her, but I’ll still be lonely. We do everything together, and now that is going to change. I'll miss my...

LIFE: Dear Carol

"How do I tell my camp crush I like him?"

Dear Carol, I really like this boy from camp, and he is also my best guy friend. Next year, he is not going back to camp. How do I tell him I like him without making it weird? Camp Crush Dear Camp Crush, Do...
LIFE: Dear Carol

"My friend is struggling... but she won't talk to me."

Dear Carol, My friend’s parents separated months ago, but she hasn’t told me. I found out from my mom. Should I let her tell me on her own, or should I bring it up? I wonder, in near tears, why she’s...

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