Depressed 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...
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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 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 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 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 ArticleFriends for first year guy?
Dear Alice,I'm having a tough time as a first year student. My classes aren't too difficult, I'm not very homesick, and I don't miss my parents too much. That's all okay. The problem is that I'm...
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. But...
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 ArticleFriends to partners possible?
Dear Alice,I am a college student who has a big crush on a friend of mine. While we are pretty close, I am not interested in ruining a good relationship if he isn't interested. The thing is that I have...
View ArticleWhat 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 ArticleSocial support
Dear Alice,Why is social support important to an individual's health and wellness?
View ArticleCreative Friday nights?
Dear Alice,I am bored with doing the same things on weekend nights — movie, dinner, bowling, billiards... I am not into the bar/club scene at all, so do you have any creative suggestions on how else to...
View ArticleWhere to meet new people over the summer
Dear Alice,What is the best way to meet new guys over the summer?
View ArticleAm I a dork for not being a party animal?
Dear Alice,I know I just arrived at college, but already I feel like such a dork! Unlike everyone else I've met, I like to go to bed before 3 a.m. I like eight hours of sleep. I don't drink or smoke...
View ArticleFriends with your ex?
Hello Alice.I have to ask you a question. I am having a debate with someone as to why your ex can not be your friend. I'm having a little trouble finding the answer. I need help. So my question is......
View ArticleMy friend sleeps around — I'm worried
Dear Alice,My friend has only been at college for two weeks, and she has already had sex with several guys. She is having safe sex, so it's not dangerous in that sense and she claims to be enjoying...
View ArticleMaking friends when I have low self-esteem
Dear Alice,Your advice to "Surround yourself with positive, healthy people" is good. But this is part of my insecurities. It seems that everyone will want to surround themselves with positive, healthy...
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 ArticleLonely boy from Hong Kong
Alice,I am come from Hong Kong. Nice to meet you. I am a smart boy. I can get good results. I always ask questions. Teachers love me very much. But my classmates do not. They hate me. They laugh at me....
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,...
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