Dear Andrea,

I finally found someone I really liked. We were so close to dating when temptation got the best of me. I started talking to someone else even though I was more than content with the guy that I really liked. When he found out I was talking to someone else, he was furious. What do I do?

-So Confused

Dear So Confused,

Every girl makes mistakes about who they are crushing on. They can't help it. When you feel like you have everything in order, you don't know what to do about it. If you are really interested in the guy you originally liked, fight to win his attention back. If he cared the same way for you he will secretly still want to date. Time will heal his hurt.

-Andrea



Dear Andrea,

I hate life lately. I have never felt so stressed. I don't even know how I can drag myself out of bed in the morning to go to dumb school. All my friends seem to be turning on me. Maybe it's just because I'm feeling sensitive right now. What do I do?

-Sensitive

Dear Sensitive,

You need to start looking at the positves. Everyone goes through slumps, but you sound like you are way too deep into this one. You need to do things that will relax and destress you. Confront your problems. Don't always avoid things until they are too late. Work harder in things such as school so you'll have something to feel really proud of. Plus, taking home good grades will make the family extra nice.

-Andrea

Dear Andrea,

I don't know if I really like my close friend anymore. She's changed so much over the last year or two and our memories are the only things that are keeping us friends. We hang out all the time, but it's still a little awkward between us. Should I get myself out of this friendship?

-Friend?

Dear Friend,

Why be in a fake friendship? There is no point in committing time and effort into a friendship that you cannot put your heart into. Instead of hanging out with her, you could be with other friends and having a better time. If you do like her just for the memories, see her in school but keep weekend visits on the minimum. Don't go out of your way to ignore her but don't make it appear as if she's your best friend or new enemy either. Treat her the way you'd want to be treated. Sounds corny, but so true.