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I’m a really outgoing girl, but my BF is pretty dorky. My friends don’t like him and won’t let him sit with us at lunch. But I like him! He’s a great guy. What should I do?

 
BILL: I think it’s cool that you call your BF “dorky,” yet you still really like him. The world needs more outgoing girls who like dorky guys. One person’s dork is another’s creative genius. Tell your friends that your dorky BF is part of the package. Sounds like, with your personality, it won’t be hard to find new pals.
 
DAVE: It’s great that you’re an advocate of dorkiness. If it weren’t for girls like you, Bill wouldn’t have any dates. Keep your dorky BF if you enjoy his company. Let your friends know you’ll be sitting with him at lunch and that, if they don’t like him around, you won’t be hanging with them. It’s their problem, not yours.

BY ANDREA T. ON 10/11/2008 1:11:00 AM 58 COMMENTS

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Sick of Lies


 
My friend’s mom is a drug addict. They have no electricity or running water. My friend fabricates stories to make her life seem more normal. She is also boy-crazy. My friends and I are afraid she’ll grow up to be like her mom. Can you help us confront her about her lying?
 
Dear Sick of Lies,
How awful that your friend’s mom is on drugs and that they’re so poor. I don’t blame her for wishing her life were different, do you? Instead of rushing to confront her about lying, be compassionate and boost her with compliments. What do you like about her? Focus on that. She’s probably boy-crazy because she’s looking for accept-ance. She could use kindness in her life, so reach out to her rather than criticizing her, OK?
 

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BY ANDREA T. ON 10/10/2008 1:39:00 PM 54 COMMENTS

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My dad is so strict. I know he loves me, but he doesn’t really show it. I even heard my mom talking to her sister about it.


 
Your dad is strict because he loves you, but strictness can be overbearing. Tell your dad you respect his rules and know he cares about you, but that it’d be nice if he loosened up a bit. Let him know an occasional kind word goes a long way. Also, maybe your mom could discuss this with your dad instead of your aunt.

BY ANDREA T. ON 10/9/2008 1:41:00 PM 37 COMMENTS

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Everyone tells me I snore. I think I even keep my dog up at night. How can I stop?


 
Loud, frequent snoring can definitely be a nighttime annoyance, but it could also be a serious health issue. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, one percent of kids who snore suffer from sleep and breathing problems. If you struggle to breathe while snoring, you might have Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS). If this is the case, see your doctor ASAP. Otherwise, Dr. Martin McVeigh of Atlanta says to restore peace and quiet by making some simple changes—sleep on your side instead of your back, or use a humidifier. Surgery might also help by removing tonsils and adenoids that prevent proper breathing.

BY ANDREA T. ON 10/8/2008 4:11:00 PM 51 COMMENTS

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