How to stay close while living apart
Dear Lindsay,
I am a junior at San Benito High School and my boyfriend just
graduated. I am worried about what things will be like when he
leaves for college. What can we do to stay close?
-Age Difference Worries
How to stay close while living apart
Dear Lindsay,
I am a junior at San Benito High School and my boyfriend just graduated. I am worried about what things will be like when he leaves for college. What can we do to stay close?
-Age Difference Worries
Dear Age Difference Blues,
The matter of staying close has a lot with the distance. If he is going to be a few hours away or maybe out of state, there are some things you can do to stay close. My boyfriend used to live in Ohio before he moved back. We talked on the phone every day. Surprisingly, the distance made us so much closer. If he’s not too far, then you could always see each other on weekends.
Are you worried about other girls who are his age? Trust can be an issue whether its long distance relationship or he’s right next to you. Have a little faith in your boyfriend. I’m sure he adores you just as much as you adore him. Talk to him. Chances are you are worried for nothing.
Dear Lindsay,
My friend’s family invited me to go on vacation with them to Mexico and I really want to go, but my parents are worried about me going out of the country with someone. What can I do?
-Vacation Blues
Dear Vacation Blues,
The key is to help your parents trust your friend’s parents. Parents will always worry about where you go, whether it’s out of the country or down the street. Have your parents sit down with your friend’s parents to talk about the full details of the trip. They may just need some reassurance.
Dear Lindsay,
My friend has been hanging out with her ex-boyfriend, who is a total jerk. I am worried they will start dating again. How can I tell her this is a bad idea without her getting mad at me?
-Worried Friend
Dear Worried Friend,
I can never stress enough how important communication is. You need to tell her exactly what’s on your mind and how you are worried about the saying “history repeats itself” being true in this case. Sadly, this situation is one you can’t control. She may not want to hear what you have to say, but you can use the fact that you tried to say you told her so if it comes down to it. It could be possible he has changed. Maybe he’s not the jerk he used to be. Sometimes people change for the better. She may just miss the way they used to talk. Don’t blow everything out of proportion just yet. They could just decide to stay just friends. Whatever happens, the past is in the past. You should just accept it and be happy for her.
