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How Teens Can Apologize…For Real

Lori Freson

When you think of an apology, you probably think of the words, “I’m sorry,” as this has become synonymous with apologizing. As children, we are all taught to say, “I’m sorry,” and we seek to hear those very words from anyone whom we think may have wronged us in any way. It’s as if hearing […]

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When You Make a Really Bad Decision

Lori Freson

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where your parents or others are asking you what the heck you were thinking or why on earth you did something and the only answer you can come up with is, “I don’t know?” I mean, the reality is that you actually know you made a really […]

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How To Know If Your Crush Likes You Back

Katie Malinski

Katie Malinski LCSW gives professional advice on dealing with crushes

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How Do I Get My Girlfriend Back?

Katie Malinski

Professional advice from Katie Malinski on how to mend a broken relationship

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Would You Rather Be Right or Be Happy?

Lori Freson

Would you rather be right or be happy? Don’t answer so fast. I know it seems obvious that you’d rather be happy, but is that really accurate?

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Should I Delete My Ex From Social Media?

Katie Malinski

Expert advice on how to manage your ex on social media

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How To Increase Your Self-Esteem When Dating

Lori Freson

It’s hard to feel confident when you’re a teenager. Your body is changing and awkward, your hormones are raging and even causing acne, you’re trying to figure out who you are, and you are extremely self-conscious. The good news is that you’re not alone. It is pretty normal to be self-conscious when you’re going through […]

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When Your Parents Don’t Like Your Boyfriend/Girlfriend

Lori Freson

There is nothing more exciting than being a teenager in love. That feeling you get when you see your boyfriend or girlfriend. The butterflies you feel when you’re around them. The anticipation of that next text message or SnapChat or FaceTime. Looking forward to seeing them each day at school. Staring at them across the […]

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Showing Respect in Relationships

Dave Brown

Dave Brown, founder of Southwestern Consulting, shares the importance of guys respecting girls

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Getting Through Your First Breakup

Lori Freson

Everyone remembers their first love. There is just something about the feelings and memories of that first love that can never be forgotten. Firsts of any kind are often memorable, but there is something uniquely special about your first love. Maybe it’s that it was the first time you ever experienced such strong feelings about […]

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My Friend Dumped Me Now That He Has a Girlfriend

Katie Malinski

Expert advice on what to do if your BFF has ditched you for their girlfriend or boyfriend

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How Can I Get My Girlfriend Back?

Katie Malinski

She caught me flirting with her friend and broke up with me. I told her it was just a stupid little thing and didn’t mean anything, but she doesn’t seem to believe me. One place to start is by asking your ex-girlfriend to talk with you about what happened. You’ll need to: be a good listener […]