What can I buy my good male friend?
Dear Alice, What sort of a present would be suitable for a male friend, 22, from me, male 20? Something he will treasure and can remember me by when he sees it? We are normal college mates only. Thanks...
View ArticleTold him my true feelings and now it's truly awkward
Alice, I'm very attracted to one of my close friends. He used to like me and I used to like him. The other day, I told him I still liked him and that it'd be cool if we took our friendship further....
View ArticleCommuter student blues
Dear Alice,I'm currently coming into my second year at a famous but huge university in a big, crowded city. My first year had its ups and downs, but I made a couple friends. The problem is, I commute,...
View ArticleIn love with my best friend, but he's gay
Dear Alice,My best buddy is a gay male. I am a straight female. We get along so well, soul mates, so to speak. My problem is that I truly believe I am in love with him. I miss him terribly when we are...
View ArticleMy friend relentlessly competes with me, and I want it to stop
Dear Alice,My "best friend" of almost 4 years now has always been competitive, but it's never been something we've discussed. Every time I'm wearing something trendy or saying something new, she will...
View ArticleOff to college and losing touch with friends
Alice, Help me! I left my two best friends at home when I went to college. Now don't get me wrong, I love college! I'm making new friends and I even love some of my classes. I just feel like I'm...
View ArticleSocial support
Dear Alice,Why is social support important to an individual's health and wellness?
View ArticleCollege parties: Where's my invitation?
Dear Alice,I am a freshman who has just moved into the "social dorm." It's only been a few days, but I already feel like my place in the social strata is being cemented — I'm somewhat overweight, and...
View ArticleDon't know if I want my friend back or not
Dear Alice,My (ex?) best friend and I drifted apart a few months ago because of her new boyfriend and my busy schedule. Before, we were like sisters, but now we just ignore each other. She's recently...
View ArticleBullying
Dear Alice,I'm sharing an apartment with three other people. Our ages vary from 17 to 30+. I consider myself a very neat person and respectful to others. We all share the cleaning duties of our...
View ArticleIs this what the "real world" is like??
Dear Alice, It seems like me and several friends have been going through a bit of disappointment/boredom with life after graduation. I work long hours and am too tired to socialize like I did when I...
View ArticleHow can I help a friend who thinks they have cancer get help?
Dear Alice, I have a friend who thinks he may have testicular cancer. I am the only person who knows. He is really embarrased about it and refuses to tell anyone else. But I think his main problem is...
View ArticleHow to talk about ableism, without losing friends?
Dear Alice, I have an invisible disability and I'm really getting into disabilities activism. Even in liberal circles ablism is still pretty accepted and this upsets me. However, when I try to educate...
View ArticleDepressed friends helping friends with depression?
Hi Alice,I know that when a friend is depressed, it's important to reach out, discuss the issue, and be there for the person as much as possible. But that's quite hard to do when I myself have a...
View ArticleWhat to do about flaky friends?
Dear Alice, I have a few "friends" that are real flakes. I've known them for years and years, but they blow me off so easily. I've tried a lot of different tactics, but nothing seems to stop the...
View ArticleLoving confusion — Is it okay to love same sex friends... and say so?
Alice,What is the difference between "I like you" and "I love you"?I mean, when I say, "I like you," to my male friends, and when I said, "I love you," to my girlfriend and my family. In my opinion,...
View ArticleI have male and female genitalia — Tell my boyfriend?
Dear Alice,Okay, I think this is really embarrassing, but I have a vagina and testicles. I'm too ashamed to go and talk to anyone about it. My mom always asks me if I'm okay with it, but last time she...
View ArticleCollege student always depressed
Hi Alice,I am a sophomore in college, and I think I may be suffering from chronic depression. I perceive that I do not have any friends, or as many as I feel I need, or want, or should have. I spend...
View ArticleHelping a friend to eat healthier
Dear Alice,I have a friend who drinks nothing but Diet Pepsi, eats foods such as top ramen, Triscuits, processed cheese spreads, bbq potato chips, microwaveable dinners, and fast foods. What kind of...
View ArticleTold him my true feelings and now it's truly awkward
Alice, I'm very attracted to one of my close friends. He used to like me and I used to like him. The other day, I told him I still liked him and that it'd be cool if we took our friendship further....
View Article