TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
This is a relationship with a boy, we were really good friends. then his ex girlfriend got jealous and started to threaten me with things like "i will cut you" and "watch your back" and saying things like "your a hideous beast" and "you slut" i hate the treatment, and it's ALL over the web! i have no idea what to do! Help !!! i'm starting to get scared

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, Thanks for emailing us here at TEEN LINE. It seems like you are feeling worried and unsure of what you should do. I can hear how scared you are. I encourage you to talk to someone about what you're going through. Like a school counselor, family member or a teacher you trust. Because this girl keeps threatening you, it is important that someone is aware of what is happening. Also, you are always welcome to call us here at TEEN LINE (310 855 4673). We are open from 6-10 pm every night, and we'd love to hear from you.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
Why does my boyfriend act like he hates me?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, thanks for e-mailing TEEN LINE. It must be so painful and confusing to feel like your boyfriend is acting like he hates you. Relationships can be really complicated and communication is really important. Have you talked to your boyfriend about how you feel? It might help to understand his side of things and it would give you a chance to share your emotions with him. I'm wondering if there's anyone you trust that you would feel comfortable sharing this with. Maybe a close friend, family member, or adult? It might help to talk about what you're going through with someone that can support you as you deal with this. Feel free to call us here at TEEN LINE as well. We're open every night from 6pm-10pm PST and our number is (800) 852-8336.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
Ive been wit this one guys for about 1 year and he wanted to do more than i wanted i dont know what to do!!!

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, I am so glad you contacted TEEN LINE. It sounds like you feel pressured to do more than you are comfortable. Maybe you could talk to your boyfriend about your feelings about this and not going too far. You should never have to do anything you aren't comfortable with. Give us a call at TEEN LINE at 310 855 4673 between 6 and 10 PM PST so we can talk more. a TEEN LINE teen

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
Me and my boyfriend have been together for six and a half months, lately he gets mad over everything real easily. Last night over the phone we were talking and he asked if he could come to my house at night if i would let him in my room so we could be together and I said no, and ever since then he barely even wants to get close to me or hug me or anything else so now i feel really sad and i dont know if "you know what" is all he wants from me.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey,

Thanks so much for reaching out to TEEN LINE. It sounds like you're feeling sad and pressured by your relationship with your boyfriend because of the ways he's been acting. It must be really confusing for you when he acts like this, especially when you're contemplating if he's just wants sex (I'm assuming that's what you mean by "you know what") out of the relationship. Have you thought about talking to him about this? Sometimes talking to someone about your feelings is a good way to clear anything up, particularly if you're confused about what he's feeling. Or, if you just want to talk to someone, have you considered talking to a friend about your confusion? If you want to talk more about this, please don't hesitate to call us here at TEEN LINE. We're open every night from 6pm to 10pm PST and our number is 310-855-4673.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
My family argues alot and i'm always the one trying to fix everything. I get really depressed whenever they argue and i never tell anyone. When my dad left us, i was depressed. All i remember is my mom and dad arguing and me and my sister upstairs crying. Now, my mom and _____(stepdad) argue and all it does is bring back those memories. I'm afraid that Jim is going to leave us and there's nothing i can do about it. I'm always depressed when it happens and I dont know what to do about it. What can I do?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey thanks for contacting us here at TEEN LINE. It sounds like you are in a really overwhelming situation. It must be really stressful to be dealing with all the arguing and all of the bad memories involving your dad. I wonder if you have tried talking to a friend about everything that is going on. Maybe even talking to your mom about these feelings or another family member? Or also a school counselor may help? It may help to have support and someone to talk to during a time like this. If you would like to talk to a teen, I want to encourage you to call or chat with us here at TEEN LINE. We are open from 6 to 10pm PST and our number is (310) 855-2673.

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