reputations aren't really that important. they seem like they are but they're really not. so don't think so mcuh about that.

my advice to you is to stay friends with her but from a distance. don't get yourself too attached with her because her behavior is very reckless and could acutally harm her and if youre too close, it can harm you too. distance the friendship. that doesn't mean stop being friends with her entirely. you can still help her out and stick by her every once in a while but only as a good friend.

if you've talked about this with her before then there's really nothing more you can do. you've voiced your opinon and given your advice, it's time for her to either listen and take it or continue what she's doing.

i've been in this situation before in freshman year. and i myself know how far i'll be going with a guy but this friend i had had way different views on things than me. she was an amazing friend but she did really stupid stuff and it really hurt our friendship. there's a line that you set for yourself. everyone has it. and if you keep hanging out with her, she can eventually influence you to push your own line further back more and more. and like i said, that could eventually do you harm. so stay smart.

hey i really feel you on this one. my best friend in 8th grade started cutting herself over a guy and it was maybe the worst 4 months of my life. she was in the same situation, her mom was really critical on her and she was always obessed with her weight and looking beautiful [even though she already was].

the one thing you cannot do is push it and make it seem liek youre angry. because if youre angry then it's going to give her less of a reason to want to stop. treat this like a disease, not a problem. you can't get angry at someone for having cancer, it's not their fault. look at cutting the same way. be there for her, and listen to her and try to get her to open up and make her see that there are different ways of venting and ranting out problems than mutilating yourself.

majority of the time, even if they know death is a certainty, people still do things to hurt themselves only to feel "alive" and to "feel the pain". most people that attempt suicide will regret it those last few seconds before they do it.

first and foremost do not abandon her. she already feels lost and confused and losing you can only make things worse. take it inch by inch, not mile by mile. start with small things that bother her and then ease yourself into helping her with bigger problems.

i spent my entire christmas break and a few months before and after that talking to her on the phone everynight and being there for her no matter what. it sounds hopeless but it really isn't.

for us, so many people kept pressuring her to stop and getitng angry with her that she startd to pick up drinking so we had an intervention wiht the school counselor. but that may not be the best for your situation since every thing is different. but just remember to keep that option open, adults can help. the right ones atleast.

confront her and tell her it's really bothering both you and your boyfreind how she's persisting this while she's involved with someone else. she's definately not a worthwhile friend if she continues to do that

i only know one definition of a sandwhich, and it's used in dancing. it's when (usually) there's two same sexes dancing with one opposite sex in the middle. like girl, guy, girl (or vice versa).

tell your friend that you understand that she is just looking out for you and cares for you and that you are aware of every possibilty that she is bringing up. but also tell her that this is something you've got to handle on your own. if you do end up getting hurt, you realize that's a risk to take (and though it may look stupid and against the odds in her eyes, he's worth the risk in yours). there are just some guys that you have to endure stuff through inorder to get over them. if she doesn't understand that then just give her some time. if she's really a friend she'll stick around and eventually come around to understand your needs and that this is not something worth throwing a friendship away over.

for me.. it makes the friednship stronger (after the breakup and during the relationship) i will admit it gets weird and awkward after the breakup but that gap closes itself up. trust me. there hasn't been an ex yet that im not good friends with. it's ok to fall for your friend; i actually prefer that. that way you know them atleast somewhat you know? bring it up.. if you're ultra shy then be reasonable and think does he like me back? the biggest mistake girls make is taking things too seriously and like taking everything that they do as a sign they're flirting back (and they end up getting hurt real bad thinking they've been plyaed when they just took every single small thing as a sign of flirting back)

cruel intensions. (so hilarious.. uhh sexual but still great plot) idle hands (cute and funny).. are you a HP fan? ... Pirates of the Caribbean, kill bill 1/2... pearl harbor (kinda long)... Xmen.. how to lose a guy in 10 days.. big daddy. yeah the list goes on lol

don't be... i'm still very good friends with alot of my friends that are gone (i'm a freshman and our middle school got split up too last year).. it reallllyl sucks but you'll get through it.. keep in touch and contact with each other often and don't worry you'll make more friends that can help you with your pboelsm.. plus you've got advicentors too lol

when he asks.. say it just wasn't right between us. and ask him if you two can try to move past that... it may get alittle dirty but it's a risk you'll have to take.. goodluck and i hope i helped

ouch.. umm flip a coin? lol seriously... either you dont go to either of them just to be fair to your friends or go to half of the time with one and then the other half to another... or go to the one you actually relallllly like truly deeply know deep down inside you wanan go to.. and then just drop by to the other one to make sure your friend knows you still care.

sadly you really cant.. i know exactly wat your'e going through.. me and like my best friend of all time have been trying to hang out for like a month now (literally) and it's not working.. i have realllly strict parents too and her parents i sawer dont' like me(lol) but yeah.. you can't really do anything about it.. just wait it out and have to keep in mind that she probaly woudlnt go back on plans if she was a true friend and just when you guys do get to hang out... you make the best of it.. sorry =[

well even if she doesnt admit it she is mad at herself... she may be thinking that she's just not pretty enough to cut it or that you're just too perfect or w/e.. give her some time and remind her that guys come and go but you and her will always be friends. if it really bothers you then you can tell her that you'll break up or break off away from adam till she is ok with you two being togther (it probably hurts her to see you two together.. it usually does). thats only saying that you can handle that... no one is forcing you to break up with adam.. it's totally up to you.. just talk to your freind and see where it gets you.

this happens to me alot.. i'm really diversed when it comes to relationships.. it really sucks sometimes... but back to your dilemma. tell them that you refuse to pick sides and that tina is your best freind but kaylinn is still a friend of yours. tell them both (if it ever comes up.. dont bring it up it usually ends up getting messy) but if it comes up then tell them both that you are going to remain neutral. there is no reason that YOU cannot be friends with BOTH. hope i helped

ehhh? me confused haha.. you're such a dork stephanie. love ya! bffe =D

of course.. she is our best friend and life is too short for grudges..! =D

sometimes you really can't do that.. greg has to figure this one out on his own. it'll take time and probably will put some strain on yourself as well to put up with his sweet lovings but hang in there. it happens to me alot too.. which really sucks since like all the guys i actually like see me as their sister and all the guys that like me i see as a brother hehe. but if you really don't like him (in that way) then you just dont. don't feel guilty about it or give in and give him a chance just because maybe things will work out. stand your ground because in the end it'll hurt him worse if he knew you were only going out with him to "test" things out or to make him happy.

god what a jack ass.. i know some guys like that at my school. don't let him get to you. he's just some queer punk that thinks he can get somewhere by hurting other people. he's a really big loser and you really should ignore him. it's great that you didnt really have any subconcious feelings about yourself.. i wish i was still like that lol. but it's obvious that you're a really cool person to hang out with (seeing how easiyl you've made friends already) and i bet you're really pretty.. (or else that girl woudlnt have pointed that out). focus on that and don't let one stupid guy ruin a great new school for you. =]

umm.. distance is really tough and sometimes you just kinda fade apart after a while.. but there'll be times when you two will need each other or something will just happen and you guys will just be so much closer. You just have to wait it out.

It's really cool that you've found a girl that you can really hang out and open up with. I don't think a friendship like that will like all together disappear.. but highschool is so hard and it does kinda complicate the relationship; even if the relationship is barely there. hang in there. =]

if you are posivite they are mentally capable.. then try to help them mentally stop themselves.. if it persists for more than a few weeks or it gets worse at any time (like deeper cuts or even scarier ideas/attempts) report it to a couselor or adult immediately.. but in the mean time try coaxing them *depending on how long they've been cutting* and see if you can help with.. b/c most of the time it's just either stress or family related crap and friendship can really help with alot of that stuff.. also DON'T get fusterated with them because it'll only worsen it and make them feel more pitiful or uesless as it is and make them feel stupid or impudent in thinking that they are stupid for even thinking abotu cutting (which will only worsen it and make them cut or want to cut more). support then all the way and put on a brave face. you can also recommdent they seek couseling or talk to a family meber about it *if that's possible.. in some cases that's not and it could only make things worse* or recomment a whatcha mah call it.. teen crisis hot line. sometimes they can really help.. always remind them that they'r enot stupid and that they are not alone. because really they're not. there's about half of the people at arnold that are still cutting and probably more than half of cy-falls that are too..let them know they shouldnt have to deal with their probelms alone

you're soo not alone! i've got a billion friends like that.. heck even i'm like that at times.. i'll be like the dumbest and funniest and weirdest person ever and then one minute im like so quiet and kept to myself, you know? and besides.. these are like what? 3 people out of like 3945830958 others. if they think you're boring then that'll just give you a small challenge of proving to them you're not. it's not your fault that you just dont really have much to contribute to their conversations..but next time if you want.. then try to steer the convo to something you like or you know will get you talking. or bring up a story about one of your friends or an event or something that happened. first impressions AREN'T everything.

this site has been down for a while but i'm starting it up again. i've been really busy with school work and other activities but now you can ask me questions again.


anyways about myself, i've gone through alot in my life and it's all made me stronger so i can relate to nearly any situation. i really love people. when i get older i do plan on doing something in this sort of field, maybe psychiatry. i'm currently a junior in highschool and i devote all of my time to either my friends, theatre, or school. yeah i'm sort of a nerd. if i can't get on here to reply to your questions and its urgent then you can always feel free to IM me on AIM and i'll try to help you on there. i'm basically always on.

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