TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
Is it cheating if I fooled around with a guy when my boyfriend and I were broken up? I felt disgusting and regretted it with all my heart, so I didn't tell him. He found out, of course.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey thank you so much for reaching out to us here at TEEN LINE,
It sounds like you feel guilty and ashamed about getting with another guy while you and your boyfriend were broken up. It also seems like you have an emotional attachment to your boyfriend therefore it feels uncomfortable when you're with somebody else. Do you have anyone else you can talk to about this, maybe some close friends or trusted adult? You may find it helpful to share ideas and ask if they've ever been in the same situation. Also, please feel free to call us here at TEEN LINE, we are open from 6-10 PM PST and our number is: (310)-855-4673. .

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
My parents are in the middle of a divorce and they just told me and my sisters about a month ago. At that same time my mom had told me she was seeing someone who was a really good friend to her. Now my Dad is seeing people and I am really having a hard time accepting my parents seeing other people. I dont want to be upset and mad at my parents but I am really resenting the fact that they go out and see other people.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey there,
It seems like it is very hard for you to handle your parents divorce, which is normal. Have you tried talking to your parents about how their divorce is affecting you and about your feelings towards them dating. Having a discussion with them may help them get on the same page and understand why it is dificult for you to accept their divorce. Maybe it would also help if you talked to a trusted relative or friend, someone who is more impartial and not in the middle of it all. In addition, feel free to call us here at TEEN LINE. Our number is 310-855-4673 and our hours are 6-10 pm PST. We would love to talk to you.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
i have a friend and he is a boy we are like best friends and he likes me because he tall me but i dont know what to do? i mean i feel something i think i like him but i dont know if i should ask him out to a dance that we have at the end of the school year i mean we are cool with it i still talk to him every single day at school or cellphone i dont know help!

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey thank you so much for e-mailing TEEN LINE, It sounds like you're feeling really shy. It's totally normal to feel anxious and nervous when telling someone how you really feel. It looks like you really want to go to the dance and have a good time and that you have a really good relationship with your best friend seeing that you guys talk everyday. Do you have a friend that you can talk to about this? Maybe you'll find their suggestions helpful. If you really do want to ask him, what makes you feel more comfortable? Asking him in person or over the cellphone? Whatever makes you feel less shy andmore comfortable might be the way to go. Please feel free to call us here at TEEN LINE if you want to talk more. Our number is: (310)-855-4673 and we are open from 6-10 PM PST.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
My parents have been fighting for a month or two now. It just keeps getting worse. The fights are always started by my dad and his bad mood. It seems as though every little thing sets him off. In one fight my dad told my mom that things will never be the same between them. I am scared that my parents will get a divorce. I talk to my dad and ask him to tell my why gets so angered over small things, but he is one of those people who never really speaks their mind. I tell my parents i am sad and they see me cry, but don't talk to me about their fights. I dont know if something about work is making my dad angry, but I would like to know what to do. Please help. Thanks

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey,
It sounds like you're feeling really upset and helpless since you don't know what's making your dad angry. You also mentioned that you've talked with your parents about their fighting and it looks like you haven't gotten the reply or reaction you wanted. Have you tried talking to your parents about how scared you feel about a possibility of their divorce? If you feel uncomfortable doing so, would you be willing to discuss your feelings regarding your parents' fights with a trusted teacher, relative, friend or school counselor? Sometimes counseling can help you get another perspective and not keep everything inside.
You can always call us here at TEEN LINE if you want to talk to a teen. We're happy to listen. Our number is (800) 852-8336 and we're open everyday from 6-10 PM PST.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
My parents are fighting and are thinking about spliting up....I don't know what to do...Any advice?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey,
Thank you so much for contacting TEEN LINE! Going through this split is common among teenagers, but it is definitely confusing and unpleasant. Have you talked to your parents about it? Maybe talking to a school counselor or another family member might help. Also writing in a journal is a good way to express how you are feeling. You can always call us here at TEEN LINE at 310-855-4673 from 6:00pm-10:00pm any night to talk more. I hope everything turns out well for you.

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