May 15, 2008
A'S ADVICE
My boyfriend keeps blowing me off.
So should I tell him to take off?
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In the fast-paced life of a Darien High School student, one barely has time to look for a helping hand with their problems. Those days are over! A is here to help with all of your afflictions and woes.
Q: My boyfriend keeps blowing me off. Should I break up with him? ~Stressed Out
A: Dear Stressed Out,
If your boyfriend has ditched you for something unimportant more than twice, you should talk to him. Make sure that he really does have a good reason for leaving you behind. Tell him how you feel when he ditches you, and make it clear that if he does it once more, there will be problems. However, if he’s done it more than three times or he does it a few more times after you talk, it may be time to move on.
Q: My friends are pressuring me to try pot. I don’t want to do it, but I don’t want to lose them. What do I do? ~Pressured
A: Dear Pressured,
Make it clear to your friends that you are not interested in doing drugs. Tell them that it is OK if they smoke pot but that you would rather not get involved. If they get angry with you, tell them that you would like to remain friends and that you did not intend to hurt them. Do not tell them how immature they are being or about the bad effects of smoking pot. That will only make them mad, and they will end up learning it in school or from their parents. If they continue to pressure you, just remember that you are your own person and you do not have to do anything that you do not want to.
Q: My mom thinks I’m fat, and she likes to tell me that. What should I do? ~Upset
A: Dear Upset,
First of all, if your own mother cannot accept you for who you are, then she must have some deeper personal issues. Next time she makes a comment, tell her how that comment made you feel. If she says, sorry, ask her to never do it again. If she does, you should consider family therapy. It’s nothing to be ashamed of, and you and your mother could solve all of your issues and possibly become great friends.
If you have any high school problems, contact A at: Aadvice200@yahoo.com
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