Hi there… How’s it going? Probably not all that great or you wouldn’t be here looking for help. No worries. Teens have been emailing me since 1997 because I give good advice. If you’ve got a problem with friends, so-called friends, a bf/gf, a parent, or anything else… email me. I can help you sort out your feelings. No matter what’s going on, you always have choices. And choices matter because sometimes the stuff we do to “fix” a problem only makes things worse. You don’t want to go there. Instead, let me help you figure out your next best move
In friendship,
Terra (aka Annie Fox)
From Terra’s Inbox
“My mom is threatening to put me in foster care!” |
“My friend is freaking out because he likes this other girl more than his girlfriend.” |
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Hey Terra, I need some help, obviously. Well last Sunday, I broke a mirror. I'm not superstitious, but a lot of bad things have happened to me in the past week, another one just happened today. Should I believe in the black cats, knock on wood, and umbrellas??? I don't see what's the big deal. But since then, I think that stuff is true. I mean the worst of the worst. Ok, so my best friend doesn't want to be my friend any more. My mom said that she's gonna put my in a foster home if I do one more thing wrong. I'm a really good kid. I mean, the first time when I do something really wrong, she is already... |
Hey Terra, I have a friend who has a gf and they're on for about 3 months. Then my friend likes another girl recently, with their relationship still on. The bad thing is, the girl likes him and my friend likes the girl more than his gf. Me and others are thinking that it's only infatuation. What should we advise him so that he knows what to do? He's really freaking out... please help. Juz Trying to HELP |
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Annie’s Blog:
I want a boyfriend but I'm not good at flirting!
March 24, 2019
I wish I had a boyfriend...
I just got an email from a girl who's never had a boyfriend and she really wants one. We've all been there, right? Everyone deserves to be loved. Being loved by someone you love is an amazing feeling that nurtures your spirit and opens your heart and mind to the beauty of life. If you aren't in a relationship and you want to be, you may feel frustrated and/or impatient. But you know what they say? You can't hurry love. You can, however, prepare yourself to be a good partner by learning about yourself, what you want, and what you need.
Teen: I'm a 16 year old girl who never had a boyfriend before but I really want one. The thing is, I'm kind of shy so I'm not that good at flirting!
Annie: It might be helpful for you to think about what kind of boyfriend you™re looking for. How about if you fill in the blank in this sentence?
I want a boyfriend who is __________________________________________.
Keep brainstorming until you run out of things that are true for you.
Teen: I want a boyfriend who is: loyal, friendly, kind, respects boundaries, a good listener, and willing to try new things.
Annie: That™s a very thoughtful list of qualities. Good work. So tell me, do you already know someone with any or some of those qualities?
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