Dear Carol, I have a crush on someone who actually likes me back, but he’s never told me in person, only mutual friends. He has sort of a bad reputation. When I see him, he smiles and stares, then turns...
Dear Carol, My sister is only 10 and she copies me in every way possible. She likes to wear skirts and cropped sweaters just like me (and my mom bought us matching clothes!). She even puts on my makeup. When...
Dear Carol, My friend and I have been best friends since first grade. She recently told me her crush, and it happened to be the same guy I liked. I feel like I’m stuck in a movie! Of course, I’m not...
Dear Carol, My best friend keeps texting me to send her the answers to our virtual school homework. I’ve asked her to stop multiple times. I’m worried that if I tell, it would ruin our friendship or get one of...
Dear Carol, My parents grounded me—and took my phone—for an entire year! My mom says it’s because I lied to her and kept sneaking around behind her back. I’ll admit that I have. But I’ve changed, and we talked about...
Dear Carol, This summer, some of my friends got involved with Black Lives Matter. We all protested (with masks on, ofc), but now it seems like they don't care anymore. Or maybe they think things got better? Some progress seems...
Image via Shutterstock Dear Carol, I hope this doesn't sound weird, but I miss my family. We have started going out more, but I really liked all the games and baking and TV. Now everyone's gotten busier again, and I'm...
Dear Carol, I need help. I have gotten straight As from kindergarten through last year (sixth grade). That's not really my problem, but it's the source of it. A lot of people, most of them I thought were friends, call...
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