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I have three best friends and then one of them (Sarah) is only hanging out with my other best friend (Morgan). All they do is exclude my other best friend (Julia) and I. It is so awkward when we go places together because Sarah never lets me in on anything. We were never in a fight, so I don’t think I need to apologize for anything.
I want to get to know Sarah better for who she is. I don’t really know her that well because all she does is copy people. What should I do? I don’t want to lose her as a friend, but I also want her be more open to everybody. We were recently at a dance and she ditched Julia and I. Her and Morgan would just run off together without telling us. This has really made me frustrated lately and I don’t know what to do. Thank you.
-Libsta
Dear Libsta,
Thanks for your question and I understand how difficult friendships can be at times. I can give you some advice and if you take it to heart, you will be Read the rest of this entry »
Where do I begin, I am your typical teenager with unique qualities, thoughts, and dreams. I like to draw, I write poems, and I’m pretty healthy…I hope.
However, I cant seem to figure out why it’s so hard for me to get out of bed in the morning or why I suddenly get tired and don’t want to do anything, now it’s not laziness because I’m up and about playing with kids, working out, and I’m hyperactive. I could say I just enjoy sleeping, but I believe its a little more complex than that, like I emotionally depend on sleep.
There are only 3 things I find of high importance which are food, sleep, and music. I’m not overweight, I’m very skinny actually. Yes, once upon a time I was depressed, but I got over that or at least I thought. It might not seem like a problem, but it effects me greatly like my memory or getting up for school, I just don’t have the will power anymore. Read the rest of this entry »
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I’ll try to make this short — but there really is a lot involved. Most of which probably won’t get touched on here.
We have been married for 13 1/2 years, and I can probably count the number of times we’ve slept together on both hands. During the beginning of our marriage, sex was more frequent – maybe once every couple of months, but we have not had relations now in 8 years.
What’s worse yet, we have had no communication about it – at all. How did we get here? – i don’t know. We do not believe in divorce, but I question how do I stay. I’m tired of being rejected and basically stopped trying. Why bother? If I try to bring it up in conversation, he get’s defensive, shuts down, and won’t talk. I gave up on that too and how do you “just bring it up” again?
I don’t know what to do anymore and I feel like a maid or a roommate instead of a wife. I really want the marriage to work, but I didn’t sign up for this. I’m not looking for it every night, but 8 years without? I don’t think I’m being unreasonable. Read the rest of this entry »
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I am a so called Christian, born in a Christian family. I go to a Baptist church, I have been to several denominations of churches such as Pentecost, Brethren, and the Church of England….
I am 27yr old and I have also studied theology for 2 years, but I still haven’t found the Lord. I have been trying hard to walk according to the bible and the teachings of Christ, but the worldly pleasures and the lustful things don’t allow me to do so! How can I overcome all this and follow Christ.
Why doesn’t Christ help and prove to me his existence?
-Clifford
Dear Clifford,
Thanks for your question and I think you’re not alone in your dissatisfaction with religion and it’s inability to help you find God in a deep, meaningful, and personal way.
First, I would challenge your belief that somehow you have to try hard to follow Christ. This is actually quite far from what the gospel really is. Christ Died in our place and rose so we could live abundantly with him. It was a free gift, not something we have to earn or work for. So the first thing I would tell you is to stop trying, working, striving etc. Read the rest of this entry »
I’m only 12 and I have nobody to talk to. My friends don’t understand completely, I can’t tell my parents something like this, and my sister is too busy with her baby and boyfriend.
I feel fat compared to ALL my friends!! They can wear a bikini and look amazing, but I have big love-handles. It’s winter and I’m not very active right now. I’ve tried eating less and now I’m to the point where I’m hurting my body physically. I don’t know what to do and I just want to be thin fast and easy. Please help!
-Marie
Dear Marie,
Thanks for your question and I’m glad you wrote in. It has never been harder to be a girl in our society I’m afraid. Girls are always being bombarded by the media with images of what beauty should look like and it seems like there is no escape as images are on billboards, TV, magazines, and the internet. My heart really goes out to you and all the 95% of girls who don’t fit into the perfect girl mold. Read the rest of this entry »
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