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Posts tagged "friends"

Avoiding high school stress

Dear Mel, I feel so stressed about everything.  And I’m sick all the time. What should I do? I have regular little tiffs with my best friends I’ve had for years now, and we’re like a rollercoaster. Please help. -Sick of Stress photo courtesy of alancleaver_2000 Dear Sick of Stress, Relax. Take a deeeep breath... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
December 7, 2010 at 9:30 am
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What to do if you don't get into your dream school

Dear Mel, I’ve always wanted to go to the University of Illinois.  I applied 2 months ago, and I will hear back from them on December 17th. I’m super nervous. I don’t know whether to expect an acceptance or rejection or waitlisting or what. Basically, I am freaking out. What do I do if I... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
December 2, 2010 at 10:40 pm
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Moving woes

Dear Mel, My parents are selling our house and I am beyond upset. I’ve lived here for almost 10 years. I simply cannot imagine moving. How can I convince them not to move?? -Beyond Upset photo courtesy of Kevin Shorter Dear Beyond Upset, I’ve got a little story for you. My house is on the... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
July 3, 2010 at 1:00 pm
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True Life: I hate my birthday

Dear Mel, My birthday is coming up and whenever I think about it I get sick to my stomach. I’ve never liked my birthday. But this time I’m turning 16 and I am even more worried about it. How can I learn to love my birthday? -Dreading the 5th photo courtesy of Theresa Thompson Dear... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
June 30, 2010 at 2:46 pm
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When your sister is cooler than you

Dear Mel, My friend has been inviting my sister over alot and its kinda making me feel like she likes my sister and not me. I feel like all my friends like my sister more than me. What do I do? -Left Out photo courtesy of mel e mo Dear Left Out, Well, to answer... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
June 25, 2010 at 3:05 pm
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Embrace your curls

Dear Mel, Yesterday my mom got mad at me and broke my straightener… I would leave it out and she was afraid it would catch on fire. So she got really mad she broke it. My hair is super curly and I used to straighten it every day, I hate having to wear it curly... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
June 20, 2010 at 8:46 pm
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Live in the now

Dear Mel, I’m only a sophomore but I can’t help but be sad that this school year is coming to an end. I made amazing friends this year and my classes were all awesome. I don’t want it to end and can’t stop wallowing in the past.  -Sad  photo courtesy of shinealight Dear Sad, If... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
May 31, 2010 at 11:53 pm
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What to do when you're excluded

Dear Mel, Lately, I’ve been feeling really left out from my circle of friends. They haven’t been asking me to hang out with them on the weekends at all. On Friday nights they always see movies together and then go to dinner, and I haven’t been invited in weeks. I’ve been really busy lately so... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
May 19, 2010 at 10:23 pm
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Only in dreams

Dear Mel, Lately, I’ve been having very weird dreams about my life and my friends. I kind of feel like my dreams are trying to tell me something, but then I realize that that sounds kind of stupid. What do you think about dreams? Do they mean something? I know this is not the type... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
May 1, 2010 at 10:53 am
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Home for Spring Break? No worries

Dear Mel, Spring break is this week, and I’m sad because all of my friends are leaving town except for me. I’ll be bored and lonely; what can I do with all that time? I do not want to sit around and mope all day. -Destination Nowhere photo courtesy of Evil Erin Dear Destination Nowhere... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
March 27, 2010 at 12:05 am
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