November 10, 2012 STAYING FRIENDS WHEN YOU’RE IN SEPARATE HOMEROOMS This question came in without a name. It reads: I started middle school a couple months ago, and my BFF and I are in separate homerooms. I still want to be friends, and I know she does too. But I always end up talking to her for five minutes Read More
November 3, 2012 HOW TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS WHEN YOU THINK NO ONE LIKES YOU This question comes from Darcee. She writes: My two friends say I need more friends, so I try to, but no one likes me. I think I should just forget about it and stick with two friends. Should I? My advice: Hi Darcee! I’m kind of Read More
October 27, 2012 HOW TO GET A CRUSH TO NOTICE YOU This question came in anonymously. It reads: I've had a crush on this guy since 3rd grade. I’m in 7th grade and he’s in 8th and we barely, if ever, talk. How do I get him to really notice me? I’m super scared he will laugh at me…or Read More
October 20, 2012 WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR FRIEND IS BOSSY This question comes from Kristen. She writes: I've got a friend who bosses me around. When I don't want to do something like go to the movies, she just says "well tough" and it really annoys me. Can I have some advice? My advice: Hi Read More
October 13, 2012 WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR FRIEND COPIES YOU This question comes from Angie. She writes: Okay so my friend copies everything I do and I can’t stand it because I like being me only. Nobody else can be me and I know that but whenever I make a new friend she comes in and takes them away Read More
October 6, 2012 STARTING A NEW CLUB WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW ANYONE This question comes from Zoey (not my friend Zoey…a different one!) She writes: What do I do when I'm nervous of going to CCA? CCA is co-curricular activities, and I've joined the CCA gardening club. I'm scared of going to the club meeting. Read More
September 29, 2012 WHEN YOUR FRIEND HANGS OUT WITH SOMEONE YOU DON’T LIKE This question comes from Kylie. She writes: What do I do if my best friend only hangs out with the one person I never cared for? She also tells me to shut up when I'm talking. How do I tell her that I feel that she doesn't like me anymore? Read More