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I can help you with questions about your relationships. For example, I can help you decide whether or not it is a good idea to date a certain person, if they are much older or younger than yourself. I can help you regarding sexuality, what is healthy, what is not, how to say no, how to know if you are in love, etc.

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I had many relationships in high school, and as a teen in general. I know what the outcomes of certain situations will be, as I have been through them myself. I know the dangers of dating people who are not the right age. I have experience with situations regarding sex, also.

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I have a bachelor's Degree Psychology and Biology, and am halfway through a Master's Degree, also in Biology. I have access to and read many of the top medical journals, from which I also get the best, most thorough and accurate to answers to pressing interpersonal, sexual, medical and health related questions.

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Teen Dating Issues - my parents are making me depressed

Expert: Deborah - 10/27/2009

Question
hey, i dont know what else to turn to. im so depressed. I just need a solution and i need to words to make me start to feel happier. My boyfriend and i are in love. im 15 and idc honestly if u dont believe we are in love haha cuz we are. my parents are on me like crazy about my grades, i have the lowest self esteem because of them. they just dont understand that i do try and i just cant pass one of my classes. so now that i have a D my phone will be taken thus the only contact i have with my boyfriend. i cant be without him, he is my life. hes all i think about and all that i live for. i dont know how to convince my parents to let me keep my phone, theyve given me so many chances already...

Answer
Dear Jules,

Tell your parents that you are trying your hardest, but that you need more help. Ask them to help you understand your school work or get you a tutor. You shouldn't be punished for something that is out of your control.

About the boyfriend, I am very worried about how dependent your happiness is on having this boyfriend. That is not healthy at all. You should tell your mom or dad about these feelings, so that they can help you to not be so dependent on him for your happiness.

Good luck,

Deb

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