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Building Trust

An updated look at a popular topic - trust. What is it? How do you earn it? We answer it all in our top ten things you must know about trust list.

Quiz - Are you too trusting?

Monday May 22, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Opening Up: Talking to Parents About the Tough Stuff

Talking to your parents about tough topics is not as frightening as it may seem and it doesn't have to be the adult who starts the discussion. Find out how you can open the lines of communication so that your parents will really listen.
Wednesday May 17, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Testing a Friendship: Should you let a guy come between you?

You've been crushing on a guy for some time when seemingly out of the blue your friend swoops in and makes a move on him. Is this a friendship ending deed? How should you handle it? Here are some tips to help you cope.
Monday May 15, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Staying Safe on the Mean Streets of Life

A four part article that dicusses the scary phenomenon of bystander apathy, what you should say when you are under attack, some basic self defense techniques and things you already have in your school bag that may help ward off an attacker.

Quiz - Are you street smart?
Before You go Walking Alone After Dark

Saturday May 13, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Quiz: Are you too possessive?

The green-eyed monster, a.k.a. jealousy, can make even the most beautiful person turn ugly. In a relationship jealousy often leads to possessive behavior. Do you let jealousy get the best of you? Are you too possessive? Take this week's quiz to find out.
Thursday May 11, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Teen Life Q&A;: The Limits of Statutory Rape

Statutory rape is charged when a person over the age of consent has sex with somebody under the age of consent. So where the age of consent is 16 it is possible for a 17 year old with a 15 year old partner to be charged with a crime. But how long does the law hold them accountable? That depends on the statute of limitations. Teen Advice explains.
Tuesday May 9, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Mr. Right? Miss Perfect? What's up?

Is he Mr. Right? Is she Miss Perfect? How can you know when a crush has moved beyond lust and in to the realm of love? Here are some sure fire signs that your affair of the heart has reached true love status.
Sunday May 7, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Love or Friendship: How do you choose?

You've met the perfect one for you but your friends disapprove. Even worse, the reasons they don't like your steady are silly and superficial. How do you choose between love and friendships? Do you even have to? The answer is really very simple, and here it is...
Wednesday May 3, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

How to Win the War on Zits

Acne can be a real pain, once it takes hold it can feel like it will never go away. Fear not! Teen Advice has found five amazing acne fighting systems that will have you seeing beautifully clear skin in no time.
Monday May 1, 2006 | permalink | comments (2)

Ask the Love Lady - Am I wrong to ask him to wait?

When is it the right time to have sex? So many teens in relationships get caught up in the idea that love=sex but in reality the two things are mutually exclusive. Willingness to have sex should never be used as a measure of love, it should never be treated as a test to prove your love, and it should never ever be something you do for fear of what will happen if you don't. Is it OK to ask your steady to wait? The Love Lady lays it on the line.
Friday April 28, 2006 | permalink | comments (2)

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