nicolettejuice

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Philippines • Age 40

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Should adolescents do everything even if it's bad for the sake of belongingness?

gatlopena @gatlopena (13) • Philippines 23 Mar 10

A young adolescent ones told me about her problem on peer acceptance. She said all that she wanted is to be accepted by her friends. She does not want to be different from them. Her question is that, should she do everything even...

peer acceptance

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nicolettejuice My answer is "hell no!" Pardon my language, but I believe we all know that doing something "bad" for the sake of belongingness is "bad" and shouldnt be done! But hey, we are entitled to our own choices, and if the individual chooses to do so as to experience...

24 Mar 10

Sibbling rivalry, a childhood issue or a lifelong issue?

gatlopena @gatlopena (13) • Philippines 24 Mar 10

I have cousins who only had 2 children in their respective families. In most cases, the sibblings behave like cats and dogs. Obviously, there is a big problem regarding sibbling rivalry. It's similar to the biblical story of Cain...

sibbling rivalry

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nicolettejuice I beleive it on a case to case basis. Sibling rivalry doesnt have to be a lifelong issue. Yes, it is common in childhoon, and even prevalent in adults. However, as we mature, we should get rid of our prejudices, envy and childish jealousy. I'm sure that there...

24 Mar 10

Is arranged marriage fair?

gatlopena @gatlopena (13) • Philippines 24 Mar 10

Is it fair if our parents will be the ones to choose the person whom we should marry?

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nicolettejuice It is definitely unfair for parents to choose who we should marry. True that we owe them so much, true that we should somehow heed their advice, but deciding for us, making personal decisions on our behalf, is a definite no-no. This is our life, not theirs....

24 Mar 10

How to get rid of persistent suitor?

gatlopena @gatlopena (13) • Philippines 24 Mar 10

If you have a very persistent suitor whom you've turned down several times since your early adolescence and yet won't give up on you, what is the best thing to do in order to get rid of him?

persistent suitor

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nicolettejuice They say the truth hurts, but what you don't say and keep to yourself hurts more. I believe that you should just be straightforward and tell the guy the truth. Just be gentle with how you break it to him. Not telling him "no" and not telling him your reasons...

24 Mar 10