sweetie, everyone feels this way at one point in their lives. it's completely natural. but, don't be so hard on yourself. you are probably a very pretty girl! but, if you have a negative attitude about yourself, people will see it. believe it or not, people can tell. it's just a vibe, u know? about the friends issue..... i know how you feel. i have been going to the same school since i was seven years old and i feel like nobody there likes me. everybody just treats me like scum. i know that this is going to seem like such a mom thing to say, but sometimes moms are right about this stuff, and we as teenagers, don't see it till we're older because we haven't lived through life as long as our parents have. but, sometimes people don't talk to us and treat us that way because they are jealous. you might be jealous of all the other girls because you don't see the defects in people. and that could be a blessing and a curse both. i know i have that problem. i don't see the wrong in people, and you probably don't either. but, no one fails to see them in themselves. and by the way, all those girls that are all like "i love my friends!" and all that, are hypocrittes. i know more about those girls than anybody! once the girl turns around, they are all like "shes sucha bitch!" because the more people talk bad about other people, the more the image of themselves to them is probably the size of a pea, unless the girl really is a bitch lol. about the guy, i know it's hard. i've liked the same guy for years and i just want a chance with him and i know that if i could have it, i could show him that i'm the only one for him. but, maybe God wants him for you later because he knows that he is a great guy but, maybe he's into things right now that you don't want to be mixed with. like, my guy. i don't want to get into the stuff he's doing right now. i'm 15, he's 16. but, he needs to grow up a little bit. but, maybe it's not even that. maybe he will wake up one morning and decide he's not going to be into that anymore. and if you're guy isn't under this category, then just let the time fly. put on a smile, and if you're cousin is your only friend, then that's fine too! i wish i could have that atleast! so if there is anything else, please feel free to drop one in my inbox. i hope i helped atleast a little and i hope that you feel better. i felt the way that you did for TWO YEARS. and now, is when i'm finally getting back and realizing that it's not worth it. *muaz* xoxo

wow thank you so much

I started this column when I was 15 years old, so you'll notice that the advice has gotten better and better. I've always been interested in counseling and I started this column to gain experience. But, I found a lot more than that. I found a support system of caring and loving people. I received a degree in child development and currently working towards becoming a school psychologist. So, I hope you can feel confident in trusting me with your questions. This is more than just a fun site for me. I look back on my own questions from years ago, and I laugh when I read about my problems at 16. I've really come a long way! I'm relatively young, but I've had several experiences in life that have aided me in helping others. I hope to use those experiences for the greater good and help others who are not in their ideal situation!

E-mail:
Gender:
Age:
Member Since:
Answers:
Last Update:
Visitors:
Favorite Columnists