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Four Things I Wish My Older Brother Told Me

By Colin A. on December 1st, 2011 | Comments(11)

In high school we have teachers to help us through tough subjects, we have coaches to guide us to victory, and a lucky few of us have older brothers who are there to give us advice as we try to figure out girls, dating, and relationships. But I didn’t have an older brother and many of you might…

Is Jealousy a Good Thing?

By Michelle H. on November 30th, 2011 | Comments(10)

It may be one of the seven deadly sins, but envy or, more accurately, jealously can sometimes be a good thing in a relationship—if you don’t let it get the best of you. Think about it: if you’re even the slightest bit jealous if another girl or guy who tries to cozy up to your…

Are You Consumed by a Crush?

By Colin A. on November 23rd, 2011 | Comments(9)

Do you or someone you know suffer from these symptoms? Internet history composed primarily of Facebook photo albums of one particular girl. Modified, oftentimes inconvenient paths to class to increase the odds of run-ins with this particular girl. Over-exaggerated eye rolls from friends upon mentioning…

No, It’s Not Puppy Love

By Michelle H. on November 20th, 2011 | Comments(4)

Do you ever feel like your parents don’t take your relationship seriously? Like they make it seem as though just because you’re young, you couldn’t possibly have any real feeling for your boyfriend or girlfriend or, gasp, maybe even be in love? You’re not alone. A few months…

Mother Knows Best

By Amelia B. on November 16th, 2011 | Comments(4)

“Put your coat on.” “Look both ways before crossing the street.” “Don’t chew with your mouth open.” There a million things that our mothers tell us throughout our lives in an effort to protect and make us wise beyond our years. We kids, especially…

What advice would you give other teens about relationships?

By Stay Teen on November 11th, 2011 | Comments(8)

If you could give other teens one piece of advice about relationships, what would it be? Hear what teens have to say and tell us what you think. Want to hear more? We asked the teens featured in this video to tell us about the advice they give their friends about relationships and what…

Is there anything you would say online or in texts that you wouldn’t say in real life?

By Stay Teen on November 4th, 2011 | Comments(2)

Sure, cell phones and the Internet are great ways to get to know someone better, but there are times they can get you into trouble. Have you ever been in a situation where you overshared online or texted something you couldn’t take back? Hear what other teens have to say in this What’s…

When You’re More Than Just Friends

By Michelle H. on November 2nd, 2011 | Comments(9)

If you’re a guy and you tell people your best friend is a girl, they can’t seem to help asking if you have romantic feelings for her. And until recently, the answer was no. This girl was the one you talked to about other girls you were in love with, who played Call of Duty with you for hours,…

Have you ever broken up with someone?

By Stay Teen on October 28th, 2011 | Comments(6)

By the time they leave high school, most teens have been in a relationship and most of these relationships didn’t last. Break-ups can be really hard, and breaking up with someone isn’t necessarily easier than getting broken up with. In this video, teens talk about what it was like to break…

The Friday Five: 5 Tips for Taking the Awkward Out of "That Awkward Moment..."

By Emerson M. on October 28th, 2011 | Comments(6)

We’ve all seen posts about “The awkward moment when…”. They’re all over Twitter, Facebook, and Tumblr. Some of them are hilarious and some are more shocking. What about the awkward moments that really matter? For example: The moment when a son asks his dad where he can…