So, I am a freshmen in college and I am commuting from home. It isn’t too bad, but recently I’ve been having a rough time with the parents. Long story short- I WANT OUT. A couple days ago, my cousin asked me if I wanted to move in with her next school semester. Automatically, I feel relieved… But at the same time, I started thinking of what is keeping me from immediately saying yes. One main reason is my boyfriend. We’ve been together for nearly five years, so not having him close to me on a daily basis kinda makes me anxious. (I know, that sounds pretty dumb, but it’s true and I can’t deny that) Also, I’ve mentioned the topic moving in with my cousin before, (when the option of moving wasn’t really a possibility) and he didn’t really like it. One reason is because, he loathes her boyfriend(a close friend of mine who had/has a history of liking me and has a bad history of girls). My boyfriend doesn’t trust him what-so-ever. Moving in would mean that I would be around him more often. Although, I do trust him. BUT I understand how my boyfriend is feeling, and that really affects my decision in whether I should move or not. Because I want my boyfriend to be happy, and to avoid drama as much as possible. But also, I don’t want to be living at home anymore-it is starting to depress me and I feel really trapped. I haven’t mention this topic again to my boyfriend just yet. (Not until I figure out more information about the whole renting situation, location, etc.) But I am worried on how to approach topic again with my boyfriend when I do and whether moving is a good idea or not.. What do you think?

(There are other things that I do have to worry about as well, which is probably whether I am financially ready to move.. So I do have that under my pros and cons list..just a fyi) -Penny

Dear Penny,
I’ll admit, this is a pretty tough situation. I guess I’ll just start off by saying that you can’t expect to please everyone. It seems that whatever decision that you end up making, at least one person will be upset with it. But that’s when you gotta remember that it’s your life, and it’s your choice to make. Other people in your life are just going to have to accept that. In my opinion, given your situation, I think that you should sit back and think about everything. Do you think that your relationship with them will get better over time? If you moved out, do you think that your boyfriend would ever be able to trust the other guy? There’s a lot of things that you should put a lot of deep thought into, and I’m sure you’ve done that already. If you have, then considering the fact that staying at home is making you depressed, I think that you should move out. Unlike a lot of people, you actually have a convenient option-your cousin. But with that option, also requires trust from your boyfriend. Your boyfriend needs to know that you are nothing more than good friends with your cousin’s boyfriend. So he’s liked you before, why’s that a big deal? That was the past, and considering the fact that he’s in a relationship with your cousin now, shouldn’t that be reassurance that you guys will be nothing more than just friends? Also, you and your boyfriend have been together for five years. If that doesn’t scream good, trusting, relationship to you, then I don’t know what else it is. In my opinion, I think that it’d be healthiest for you if you were to move out and live with your cousin. But in order to do so, you’re going to need to talk with your boyfriend. And I’m pretty sure that he’d be iffy about it at first, but once he realizes that you’re emotionally unhealthy at home and that moving out is what’s best for you, then he’ll learn to accept every negative side thing that comes out of your decision. As your boyfriend, he should want the best for you, and should do what it takes to help you get it. So yes, reconsider your options, put deep thought into all, then make a final decision. But remember, do what’s best not for your boyfriend or for your parents, do what’s best for you.
Mamaa Miiiaa, Mario.

What’s good, Penny?
Dude, I’m in the same situation! Well, the whole trying to move out situation. I’m not too sure how far you live away from school because that’s information that you didn’t provide. It seems like you live quite a distance from school. One solution I could think of is using the time you spend commuting to school to commute to your boyfriend’s. You guys can switch off coming to see one another. “If there’s a will, there’s a way.” If you wanna see him badly enough, you will make it happen. Though, I think the bigger problem here is confronting your boyfriend about the whole moving situation. I suggest you elaborate on how bad your family matters are and that the environment at home creates stress and depression for you. Although it would probably bother him that you’ll be seeing your cousin’s boyfriend often (possibly daily), if he’s understanding, he will see that it’s better to let you do that than make you stay at home where it will eventually drive you insane. Long story short, if he cares about your well-being, he will force himself to understand. I doubt that he’ll take it too well when you first address it to him. But give it some time, he’ll come around. It’s been five years, he should trust you and want the best for you. I’m certain that things will work out for the best. As for being financially incapable, I’m sure loans will be your best friend… for now.
Ohhh yeeeah, Luigi. 

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I have a great relationship with my boyfriend. Truly. Just fantastic. Anyway, my phone is known for having INCREDIBLY HORRID signal. So a few nights ago, he called probably a gajillion times, but I didn’t get any of his calls. He texts me, but I failed to answer because I was asleep. He texts again 50 minutes later and tells me he’s going to sleep. However, this text, I actually heard so I answered. He accused me of talking on the phone with someone else (probably because my phone would ring a little, then go to voicemail; it does that when I don’t have signal, don’t know why). I tell him I really wasn’t because… well, I wasn’t. I was actually just asleep and never got any of his calls. He says, “Whatever, you don’t have to lie. I know you were.” I just tell him I’m not and say that he always has to get mad late at night just to make sure I don’t get any sleep. The morning after, I text him. It’s been almost 2 days and he has completely shut me out of his life. He has not gotten back to any of my calls or texts since that night. I have given up trying to contact him. I don’t know what to do. I’m just hoping this is just some sort of sick joke or he just needs time to think. But I don’t know. I feel like this is bad. Like he wants to break up, but he’s just gonna do it by shutting me out of his life instead of just telling me straight up. What should I do about this situation? -asdfjkl;

Dear asdfjkl;
Okay, well anyone reading this correctly would know that this situation is not your fault. The blame for this should really only be directed towards the nearest cell phone tower. But to be honest, it doesn’t really seem like he trusts you. Maybe you know that, maybe you don’t. Have you done anything to make him lose trust? To me, it just seems like he’s making up excuses. ‘Cause really, who the hell gets mad over bad reception. Yeah, maybe it gets repetitive and possibly annoying to the other end, but if it’s happened other times, wouldn’t he know better than to think that you were talking to someone else? Wouldn’t he know that since it’s happened before, that this could just obviously be a case of reoccurring events? For real, if you’ve tried telling him the truth, and also trying to contact him for the past couple of days and he’s still not being mature about it, then that’s not something that you should have to deal with. Yes, I know, it’s hard to drop something like that, especially since you guys are in a relationship and you care and all. But it’s seriously not worth your time. If he really cared, he’d drop whatever game he’s playing and make an effort to talk to you. If he’s actually dead serious about this, then he should still be mature enough to talk to you about it instead of giving you the silent treatment that a five year old would give to their parents. Just try not to think negatively and especially try not to think that he’s gonna break up with you. ‘Cause if that was really the main thing on his mind, I’m pretty sure he would’ve done it already. Chin up, girl! And for now, just wait to see what happens.
Mamaa Miiiaa, Mario.

What’s good, asdfghjkl;?
Damn girl. That’s all bad. Really though, if you didn’t do anything wrong, then you didn’t do anything wrong. Your boyfriend should have some sort of trust in you. What he’s doing, that just sounds a little too extreme. He should at least let you know what’s going on. Don’t even trip, girl. If he does break up with you over nothing, then you already know he was never worth it in the first place. A guy who truly loves you will try to talk things out with you. I guess the saddest part is he’s leaving everything open-ended. I hope you find out where you guys stand soon. It’s good that you stopped trying to contact him; don’t be/look clingy. If he really needs his time to think, then just let him. Eventually he’ll have to come around and let you know if he wants to break it off or not. This all just sounds really ridiculous though. Just hang in there, girl. Hopefully your answers will arrive soon. And if he does break up with you, try not to cry too hard about it. You will find someone else that will know what he has when he has you.
Ohhh yeeeah, Luigi.

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I’ve been in a relationship for almost a year now. Don’t get me wrong, my girlfriend is amazing; she’s smart, she’s beautiful, she’s so funny, and she’s seriously the most loving person out there. But the thing is, I can never tell what she’s thinking. She’s so damn confusing! She has this face that she always does, and it’s just a straight up blank face, and I can never tell when she’s okay or not. When I ask her if there’s something wrong with her, she always says it’s nothing, whether there really is something or not! It drives me crazy. I really want to be able to talk to her about everything and I want her to tell me everything that’s on her mind, but she just doesn’t. I don’t wanna be that couple that lacks communication. And I definitely don’t want to be that boyfriend that just sits around and lets his girlfriend deal with everything on her own. I don’t want her to shut me out. Is it possible for me to change that? How am I supposed to know what she’s really thinking? What do I do to get her to tell me stuff? -I’m Lost

Dear I’m Lost,
Ahhh, typical. Haha. It’s been statistically proven that girls are much more observant than guys are. So I don’t really blame you! But if you guys have already been together for that long, don’t you think you should know how to read her by now? Girls aren’t that hard to read, my friend! I’ll let you in on a couple secrets: 1) Sometimes girls just want emotions and such to be pried out of them. Yeah, they’ll answer with ‘nothing’s wrong’, but if you still sense that she’s bothered, don’t just take her word that she’s okay. Keep asking her about it, and I can guarantee that at a certain point, you’ll be able to figure out what’s really going on. 2) It’s all in her expressions: her face, her body, everything! You see, girls aren’t that much different from guys. The only difference is, girls are just so much better at reading guys’ emotions than vice versa. So next time, pay attention to her eyes and her smile, if there is any smile. Pay attention to if she’s turned towards you or not, if her arms are crossed, if she’s looking down or straight at you. And lastly, pay attention to the tone of her voice. If it’s bland and short, pretty sure she’s either sick, tired, or something’s up. If she sounds normal, then everything’s fine. But all in all, there’s not much you can do, but to pay attention, and go with your instinct. ‘Cause if after a year, and you think something’s bothering her…most likely, something is bothering her. Just pay attention, gradually and kindly pry it out of her, talk to her, and comfort her. That’s all you can really do.
Mamaa Miiiaa, Mario.

What’s good, I’m Lost?
Welps! I would suggest talking to her about it. Tell her that it bothers you a ton that you can’t help her or don’t know what she’s thinking. Let her know, by your actions, that you can help her with her problems, that her problems would be solved more easily with your help. I’m assuming that most of the time when she doesn’t tell you what’s going on, that it’s a problem she has with you or what you did. Just ask her. If it is about you, make her feel like you wouldn’t get mad. And tell her to tell you so that you can help improve yourself, like her response would be some form of constructive criticism for you. This really is a toughie, but you can work it out. Just make sure she knows that she can trust you with her issues and you should be set.
Ohhh yeeeah, Luigi.

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I’m socially awkward and I feel that people will never understand me. I’m not like one of those scary, quiet people that are plotting out genocides. I actually want to talk to people. But I’ve noticed that when I try, no one is ever really engaged in the conversation. It’s like they only talk to me to be courteous. I don’t know what to do. And you guys know… high school is a judgmental and harsh place. It’s not that I want to fit in; I just want friends. If that’s too much to ask for, then just people I can talk to. What can I do so that people will actually initiate a conversation with me? -Need Help

Dear Need Help,
Honestly, I don’t even think you need those people! It’s my last year in high school and I’m already sick and tired of everyone I have to see. High school doesn’t define you. In fact, I bet after you graduate, you’re not even gonna see 90% of those people ever again. You’re not gonna remember the assholes that didn’t want to talk to you. You’re not gonna remember the ‘popular’ kids that are too cool to talk to quiet, shy kids. But at the same time, it’s nice to have a couple friends. So what you should do, is just strike up a bunch of friendly conversations! It’s high school. You’re bound to find someone who’s nice and enjoys the same things you do. So be friendly, work up that charm, and just let loose. Try not to be so shy, and just randomly talk to people. Try to seize every opportunity you have to say something, and who knows? Maybe the perfect friend will come along.
Mamaa Miiiaa, Mario.

What’s good, Need Help?
Well, I think in order for people to want to talk to you, you have to give them an incentive first. For instance, if you’re a funny person, then I’d want to talk to you. So starting from the very beginning, you’d have to be the one initiating all the conversations. I would suggest talking about something intriguing so that it would leave people wanting more. And from then on, you’ll have people to talk to. Really, just try to break out of your shell and talk to people in class. Everyone’s usually very friendly at first impression. Try not to be scared. I’m sure there’ll be plently of people who would want to talk to you eventually. You just need to open up to them first. 
Ohhh yeeeah, Luigi.

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i’m at the age where all my friends are starting to have sex, and it just bothers me. i know there’s no rush since i’m still pretty damn young but like, i just feel so pressured. i’m not really what youd call the guy that every girl wants to go out wiht. im not the captain of any sport, im not tall and i definitely dont have six pack abs, im really friendly, its just that no one really wants to talk to me cause i guess i just give off the imrpession that im not approachable or something. Pretty girls dont notice me cause im neither hot nor popular. but even then, neither are my friends, and they still get laid. theyre always talking about it and it makes me feel so left out and unaccomplished cause im still a virgin. what can i do to be more recognized? im tired of being invisible…help me! -;(

Dear ;(,
First off, you need to know that sex IS NOT everything. Sex is romantic, meaningful, heartfelt, pleasureful, and is definitely not a competition. So please, stop thinking that it’s a must! ‘Cause it’s not. The world is not gonna end if you can’t get some. Trust me. I understand that it’s full of pressure, having been surrounded by a bunch of horny pigs that only care about that kind of stuff. But YOU need to understand that what your intentions are right now out of this submission, are wrong. You don’t need sex to feel ‘accomplished’. And sex definitely isn’t going to make you feel like you’re fitting in. Sure, it’s gonna allow you to be part of a conversation that’s gonna last about a minute after you each tell each other about your crazy late night experiences, but what else is that gonna get you? So my advice to you is only directed towards ‘feeling left out’ and becoming ‘noticed’. Find other things you guys are talking about. And if that doesn’t work out, then maybe you should find a new group of people to interact with. No true group of friends would ever want someone to feel excluded, no matter what. You may not be captain of the football team and you may not be rockin’ the hottest body, but I am sure you’ve got plenty of other things going on for you. Just know that. And there’s my advice to you. Whatever you choose to apply it to, is up to you.
Mamaa Miiiaa, Mario.

What’s good, ;(?
Duuuuuuuuuuude. What are you talking about?! Virgins are hawt! Har har. But yeah, I feel you. Peer pressure is an ugly thing. Forreal tho, don’t even sweat it. I’m not tryna sound cliche, but the right girl will come to you. (Heh, “come”.) I know that it sucks having to hear story after story of your bros getting it in, but seriously, just tell your bros to stop kissing and telling, or in this case, sexing and telling. And you’re super right dude; THERE IS NO RUSH. Find the right girl. Find someone you love. God, I sound like an old timer. But really, you want your first time to be something you can look back at in the future and not regret. So just do you, not anyone else. Continue to be that friendly guy that you are and you will find a girl who will appreciate that. And from then, you guys can study for school together and maybe study each other’s bodies in bed too. Eh eh? Heh, kidding. But yeah, really. Just wait, dawg. There’s better things in life. Trust me. Oh. Btw, if you do have sex any time soon, please use some form of contraception. Don’t get no girl pregnant.
Ohhh yeeeah, Luigi.

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