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Dear Carol

LIFE: Dear Carol

*This* is how to form a better bond with your dad

Dear Carol, I have problems getting along with my dad. My mom and I talk about everything, but my dad is another story. I know that when the dryer beeps, I need to go and get my clothes out. He doesn't...
LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, I think I have a crush on my BF's BFF—what do I do?"

Dear Carol, I like my boyfriend’s best friend and I don’t know what to do, I feel so guilty. He has a girlfriend who’s my friend, and they’ve been together for two years, and my boyfriend and I have been together...

LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, my mom wants to remarry but I am not ready how do I tell her?

Dear Carol, My father died when I was 10 (I’m 14), so it has been only my mother and I for over three years. Now she’s dating this guy who was her neighbor growing up. I’ve known him for six months...
LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, a guy inappropriately touched me do I talk to someone about it?"

Dear Carol, A guy and I were the only two waiting to be picked up at day camp. He flirted with me a lot and began to brush against my chest and crotch. He then got even more touchy-feely, shoving his...

LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, I really want to study abroad but what about cost and homesickness?"

Dear Carol, I’m almost 16 and I want to study abroad and experience a new culture. I know it’s expensive but I’m going to apply for a job and I could save up money for plane tickets and other costs. But...
LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, my friend asked out a guy I like, was it on purpose?"

Dear Carol, One of my pretty close friends asked out the one boy I like. I am positive she knew it would hurt me. She is one of those people who goes from boy to boy, yet she says she really...

LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, I found my dream school but...it's five hours away what do I do?"

Dear Carol, Recently, I took a trip with my best friend to her hometown. While we were there, we got on the topic of high school with her mom. She told me about this fantastic day school not far from where...
LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, how do I move on from a traumatizing kiss?"

Dear Carol, I met my first boyfriend when I was 12. He was older, and I didn’t want him to see me as a little kid. So when he kept pressuring me to do stuff, I reluctantly agreed. Until one day...

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