Inner Girl

Life advice from the Inner Girl counsellorFriendship, parent, boy or personal problems? Don't stress - if you haven't got an adult to talk to or you're looking for a fresh perspective, send your question to the DOLLY Inner Girl counsellor; she'll help you out! Two questions are answered and posted here weekly, so what are you waiting for? Fire away!

If you need someone to talk to straight away, you can call one of these numbers. Otherwise, email us with your questions with "DOLLYinnergirl" as the subject to dollymail@acpmagazines.com.au.

I can't make new friends because of my embarassing name...

I'm an international student from France now living in Australia. I'm having a good time here but I've found it hard to make new friends because my first name is Fanny.

My best friend is depressed...

My best friend has been really depressed lately and I am really worried. I want to tell someone about it but I am worried that if she finds out I told someone she will hate me.

I have been having relationship with my best friend's older brother...

I have been having relationship with my best friend's older brother. I don't know if honesty is the best policy here or it should stay a secret.

I always feel alone — am I depressed?

Is it okay to feel alone when there are people around you? I have friends, but I never view myself as an equal to them. Am I depressed?

I like my best friend's brother...

I like my best friend's brother but I don't want to say anything to wreck our friendship or make it awkward.

I've been bullied my whole life and it's getting worse...

I have been bullied since kindergarten and it’s gradually becoming worse — I’ve even been bashed. Please help me I don't know what to do.

My best friend always steals the spotlight — and the guy!

Whenever I meet a new boy and plan a date with him, my best friend comes with me because I'm usually shy around guys. Often she ends up stealing the spotlight — and the guy!

I'm scared to start high school without any friends...

I'm starting high school this year and I'm really nervous because last year my friends were being really nasty behind my back. What should I do?

The guy I like turned out to be someone completely different...

There is this guy in the same year as me that I really like but I recently found out that he wasn’t really who I thought he was. I’m really frustrated and confused. Please help!

I'm in love with my best friend...

I moved states about 18 months ago leaving my best guy friend behind. Since then I've realised my feelings for him are more than friendly. I'm in love with him! How can I tell him?