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Results for 22-APR-02 to 26-APR-02
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Last week, Baby Doll said:
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"I just got moved back to my old town. I've only been gone for two months. All my old friends return my call the first time, but the other times they don't even bother. And all the guys just want to get some, and I'm not down with that, therefore they don't call me. What should I do?"
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114 SmartGirls replied:
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Ask your parents if you can throw a party and invite all of your friends, old
and new, to catch up on old times and to create new and fun memories to look back on in the future. |
| 25% |
If your old friends won't return your calls, then they're not worth having as
friends. Try and make some new friends — who will return your calls! |
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Just be persistent and keep calling your old friends. Maybe they just never get
the message that you call. |
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Write your old friends a note or drop them an email explaining that it is hard
for you to move and that you wish they could be more friendly and help out with your transition. |
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Some SmartGirls said:
- Don't drop your old friends completely, you never know when you might need them, or they might need
you. Instead, lay off them, bugging them and being persistent won't help at all. They'll only feel bothered
and annoyed and you don't want yourself to seem pathetic. Instead, why don't you keep yourself busy …
immerse yourself in activities that you enjoy. Like for instance: if you enjoy meditation and excersise
as well as cooking then take a yoga class and a cooking course! You can meet some new friends there who
are also interested in the same things you are.
- Sometimes, when you move, your friends just find new friends and forget about you. Make them a friendly
gift, perhaps in a way of remembering a memory. Most probably, they will remember the good times and want
to hang out again.
- If they don't call back, they're not good enough for you! Making new friends (better friends) will give you a chance to start over again. Who knows, maybe it will be better this time around!
Thanks to all of you that gave your advice! Please give your advice for this week's issue.
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