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    My friends make fun of my clothes

    Disha | On 15-07-2021
    My friends make fun of my fashion sense. I try to laugh it off but it really hurts my feelings. What should I do? Trisha, 16, Bhopal. Friends, really?  Heyyy! So I hear an issue but I’m just going to ignore the word ‘friends’ in it because friends don’t make their friends feel bad about Continue reading...
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    How to convince parents for a pet?

    Disha | Aug 10th, 2022
    Hi Disha, I want to get home a puppy so badly but my mom says it’s going to be very tough. My dad too didn’t support my request. Abeerjas, 13, Sonipat. Bringing home a baby Heyyyy you. So first of all I would like to tell you that I went through the same thing. I Continue reading...
  • My parents don’t understand me!

    Disha | On 05-12-2023
    I am so upset Disha. I feel like I should just leave my house. My parents don’t understand me at all. They have to oppose whatever I say, and always say no! I am very tense because of this. How can I navigate this tough situation at home? Aman, 13, Ludhiana. Struggle is very real Continue reading...
  • My parents don’t allow me to make friends online!

    Disha | On 12-10-2023
    Hey Disha, my mom is just so against the whole online thing! She thinks all my online friends are fake and I should not talk to anyone online. My papa too has asked me to delete the Discord app he saw on my laptop the other day!  I mean, how is it even possible? I Continue reading...
  • I feel so anxious when talking to people

    Disha | On 01-09-2023
    Hey Disha, I get jittery if I have to talk to people. I feel really shy to answer any questions in class even when I know the answers. I also feel uncomfortable talking to anyone I don’t know. The problem is so acute that I hate to go to any restaurant where there is self-service. Continue reading...
  • Parents don’t let me wear what I want to!

    Disha | On 13-08-2023
    Hey Disha, what’s up? I am so frustrated. My parents don’t let me wear what I want to. I love shorts, dresses etc but they won’t allow them. All my classmates wear short dresses. Why can’t I? Alyana, 14, Lucknow. Obvious solution Heyyy Alyana! Ohoo 🙁 Sadly, this is such a common problem in so Continue reading...
  • My friend told my crush that I like him!

    Disha | On 07-08-2023
    Hey Disha, I am just so damn embarrassed. My friend has told my crush that I like him. It’s such a cringe situation now cos he is my friend too! I don’t know where to hide! Help! Dia, 15!  Not a good thing! Hello mere dost and that does sound like a problem, ouch! Having Continue reading...
  • Disha, my boyfriend cheated on me!

    Disha | On 23-07-2023
    Hey Disha, Ayan, my bf of one year, cheated on me for a good-looking girl. I am just so mad! I just can’t understand why he did that. Am I ugly? Am I not worth the love? Lyla, 16, Mumbai  Hey Lyla, calm down. So many negative thoughts about yourself in one go! Your boyfriend Continue reading...
  • I have a crush on my teacher!

    Disha | On 18-06-2023
    Disha I have a crush on my English teacher. I mean when she enters the classroom, I get butterflies in my stomach. I think I am in love. What should I do about this feeling! I am clueless. Nyra, 14, Nagpur. Falling in love? Okay, I hear you. We all have our crushes, I mean Continue reading...
  • I want a phone, but parents won’t allow!

    Disha | On 25-05-2023
    Hey Disha, everyone in my class has a phone. I actually need it for my classes or just to stay in touch with friends. But my parents won’t allow me to have one. It becomes very embarrassing for me sometimes. What to do? Aarna, 14, Gurgaon.  All because of the phone?  Well well, I guess Continue reading...
  • Should I shave my legs Disha?

    Disha | On 09-05-2023
    Should I just shave my legs and arms Disha? I want to look good in shorts. Tia, 14 Hello, puberty! Hi Tia. So my super secret informant told me you’ve hit the plane called puberty huh? First of all yayyy! Tia, who is also my super secret informant, is officially a big girl now you Continue reading...
  • I can’t concentrate on studies, help!

    Disha | On 21-02-2023
    Disha help me! I get easily distracted and feel I can’t focus on anything for a long time! I keep scrolling through my phone when I sit to study and if I am not doing that all I think about is my crush. What should I do? Rhythm, 15, Bangalore.   Biggest addiction and distraction Well Continue reading...