Open scene. You're the new girl, stepping into a big, noisy cafeteria. Your student guide (and potential first friend) mutters in your ear the exact ways the school is divided. There are different cliques, they say—geeks, jocks and goths, oh...
Dear Carol, One of my best friends overheard me say something mean about her. I’m hardly ever mean—I just can’t believe this happened. The friend has been acting desperate around a guy and I said that to another girl…and she heard...
When it comes to making friends, we all tend to think we have pretty good judgment. You typically choose BFFs who you know are people who you can make awesome memories with and bring out the best in you. That’s...
Dear Carol, My best friend is Christian and I am no religion. Not atheist, but rather religion-neutral. All my best friend wants to do is talk about why I believe what I do and then watch these videos that go against...
Ever had a frenemy who you secretly wanted to be best buds with? Sure you disagree about things now and then or argue over boys, but way down deep, you two are one of the same. Crossing the friendship line...
A fight with a gal pal is bad enough, but if your best buds are butting heads with each other, it’s hard to stay sane! It can feel totally impossible to be there for your girls without being caught in...
Dear Carol, There are two girls who are really nasty to me. I want to be their friend, but it is hard because of the way they treat me. –Trying Hard Dear Trying, Maybe it's time to stop trying so hard with them and...
Dear Carol, I became friends with a new girl last year and we became really close, but then her family relocated. But before she moved, we'd make plans and she'd blow me off. The week she was leaving, she even stood...
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