mandyx3's advice column

My best friend is in some sort of a self-esteem rut or something. He and I are both 17/M. He used to be a 24/7 cheery and funny guy, but ever since he started thinking about getting a girlfriend, he's gotten to be more and more depressing. I tried to help him out, you, know, pushed him to ask out girls he likes, but he would always just say something like "She'll say no. Even if she says yes, I'd be a terrible boyfriend."

Now, I'm seeing less and less of him because he's spending more and more time locked up in his room, being depressed. It sucks! I want my friend back and I want the guy to be happy. What do I do?

i think you need to sit down and talk to him about it more. there's gotta be another reason why he's feeling depressed. did he just get out of a bad relationship? since youre best friends, you have to let him know that you care about him and that him not acting like himself really bothers you. try going somewhere together, like to the mall or the movies with a group of friends. also try setting him up with another girl. when he knows he has your support, then he'll be more likely to get out of this rut he's been in.

hope i helped :]

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(Rating: 5) He's never had a girlfriend, and he hates being set up. But I should follow your advice about spending time with him. Thanks for taking an interest :)

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