Dear Brianna,

I’m fighting with my friend and I don’t know how to make it right again. What should I do?

Dear “Friendships,”

If you are fighting with your friend and don’t know what to do, the best thing to do is talk to him or her. Depending on what the fight is about, you could apologize. Sometimes you have to be the bigger person and say you’re sorry. At the same time, though, if it wasn’t your fault, don’t let them walk all over you. When you talk to your friend, make sure you are being kind and not yelling. Tell your friend what is wrong and explain why you were mad. If apologizing doesn’t work, then maybe rethink who your real friends are. Though it’s okay for friends to fight occasionally, those occasions still hurt. Only good friends can power through these pains, make up and continue on. Good luck with your friendship!

Dear Brianna,

Why does every boy I talk to play me? Is there something wrong with me?

Dear “Boy Probz,”

No, there is not something wrong with you, I promise. The guys that you talk to obviously are not looking for relationships and just like to “play the field.” They don’t want to settle down with anyone but, rather, want to see what all girls are like. If you notice signs of being led on earlier, then just let them go. That way you don’t get hurt. Signs of being led on could be: he is always finding an excuse not to be with you around his friends, he only hangs out with you or talks to you when it is convenient for him or he talks to you for a long time with no commitment in mind. You can tell he doesn’t have a commitment in mind if he is always trying to avoid the topic. I am positive you aren’t the only girl that has gone through this before. In high school, the majority of relationships don’t work out. So, don’t worry if the relationships you have aren’t working out. Everyone still has a lot of growing up to do. I am sure anyone is lucky to have you. Just wait and take a break from the dating field for a while.

Dear Brianna,

So this girl I sit next to in a bunch of classes drives me crazy. She always follows me around and tells me what to do. What can I do to tell her off and stop being mean and bossy to me?

Dear “Getting Followed,”

Unfortunately, these occurrences can happen frequently. It is time to take action and let this girl know you are done with her pushing you around. I can understand this girl might be bigger than you or is able to talk over you, but you need to do something. No one wants someone who is always making you do their work for them. You could nicely sit her down and talk to her, addressing the issue at hand. You could say, “Hey, lately I feel like you have been really intrusive and forceful. You also tend to be following me around more than I find normal. When I try to do something, you always have to come with me. I’m sorry, but can you give me some space?” Just make sure you say it nicely without having an attitude. That is a very important part in approaching someone with whom you have a problem. If that doesn’t work, then you could talk a teacher you trust and ask to move away from her.