I do not have a cat, but I can make tiger noises!

Can you?

ROWR!

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You shouldn't forgive.

But you do need to move on emotionally, by backing off being around or caring for this person, if you haven't already.

Distract yourself by calling a friend or watching a movie when intrusive thoughts come. Dwelling on them just reinforces them. Dial 211 from any phone for the United Way for more advice!

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This too shall pass.

Gather your friends close and be brave about doing the smart thing.

Don't give in to despair.

Dig, dig, dig, you'll be out soon!

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Maybe you're confused about what qualities in a mate make you happy & which don't or just don't matter. Find a friend & make a list. Do you really think height or age matters as much as whether someone's good to you? Reject the people who don't match your list & keep modifying the list until you get it right!

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Start by recognizing that it's hard.

Most people don't just quit. Seek some help.

-- Make a promise to a friend

-- Throw out or give away the alcohol in your house

-- Try Alcholoics Anonymous or a similar group

Hang in there!

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You're being taught to by some people in your life who constantly blame you unfairly.

It's hard not to let that affect your self-image! You need to back away physically & emotionally from any friends, family, lovers, co-workers who aren't good to you. Be strong!

You won't be alone, rather free & more confident to find new, better people.

And call the Samaritans at 877-870-HOPE.

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Hi Kate!

Are you influenced in your art more by cubism or surrealism?

Keep practicing!

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Because cars are dangerous.

If you want responsibility you have to earn it.

Be active in doing your chores & homework & keeping a calendar for a whole year & your parents will reward you with some independence -- at least on a bicycle!

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Fear is always fear of the unknown.

What's unknown to you about art? Whether you can make it a success? Or be judged unfairly?

Just get some practice & put yourself out there. You'll get experience & it won't feel so new & unknown any more. Good luck! You can do it!

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Invite a friend over & use your head to figure it out.

If you did, apologize, try to fix it, vow to change & in so doing, become a new person you can love while regretting the old you.

If it wasn't you, just say, "It's not my fault. My ex was just a difficult person." as often as you need to. Stop dwelling & get dating again!

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I'm sorry, but you have to let him go.

Some people have trained themselves to shut down conversation because the people close to them (some of their friends & family & former lovers) are shrill & like to vent abuse rather than focus on, identify, and resolve problems.

It's so engrained he may not believe you're level-headed & supportive (You are, right?)

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No. You have always had the strength to be independent. You have always had a piece of them inside you. What it does do is wake you up to the power of regret. Let go your guilt about things left unsaid & do something about saying them to others & living life to the fullest to honor the sacrifices of all who came before.

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I did.

What, is that a problem?

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A life lived in fear is a life half-lived.

Fear always comes from (usually wrong) perceptions of the unknown.

Tell your friends you don't wait for fear to wane.

You make yourself try life & only then are you glad you did.

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It's the wrong thing to be fixated on. Love comes and goes like the primal whims of animals. True love is two people both giving to each other, both confident & happy, open with their feelings, & never fighting. Love by itself is not enough, to be healthy.

Seek true love to say "no"!

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