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Are you a girl looking for personal advice? I've been answering mail 24/7 since 1985, and if you keep your e-mail brief, there's an excellent chance I'll get back to you personally. If you read the Q&As posted here and on my online column, you may find your answer even faster. If you do write me, I might use your letter in a future GL "Dear Carol" column (no names, of course) for Girls' Life girlslife.com -- unless you tell me not to. Please note that I'm sometimes away and it's just me, no staff, so I can't always send an instant answer or cyberhug. For immediate help or advice, call 800 999 9999, or 800 273 TALK or, in an emergency, 800 SUICIDE. All anonymous.

My own best advice is right in my books and I poured my heart into 'em! So girls, if you want my advice on boys, friends, parents, or looking and feeling good, order GIRLTALK: All The Stuff Your Sister Never Told You (Fourth Edition). Many parents are happy to buy a book, so why not ask? Books make great gifts for birthdays, holidays, or anytime. And Girltalk is way cheaper than therapy -- not that it's either/or!

Here's to you!

Carol Weston
New York City

P.S. Unfortunately I cannot handle IMs, forwards, chain letters, jokes, or become a penpal. Sorry! I also have not yet friended anyone, though I'd be honored if you'd like to join my Facebook fan page.