You’re right - a lot of people are, sadly, depressed.  A lot of people feel like they’re alone.  That’s the beauty of life; we are never truly alone.  You are not the only person experiencing these feelings, and you don’t have to go it alone.  You never do.  I hope that you can utilize Tumblr as a community to talk to, and then, hopefully go to people you know in real life who can make a tangible difference there.  You are never alone, and you don’t have to be.

I’m always here, if you ever need to talk. 

Sincerely,

Megan

It sounds as if the guy you’re describing does like you. Don’t discount that because of what your friend said! Wait things out and see for yourself if he really likes you or not.  You sound like a wonderful girl who absolutely deserves to be in a great relationship, and I want you to remember that, if this doesn’t work out, that hasn’t changed. You deserve an amazing relationship, and if it isn’t with this guy, so be it.  But don’t count yourself out just because of a statement your friend said.  She doesn’t know the future and cannot tell you for sure how somebody else feels and what somebody else will do.

Good luck!

Just a reminder — this blog still exists! I know, it may come as a shocker, but this blog is completely open for question at any time. Don’t be afraid to ask.

Just a heads up, guys — my extended family will be over in an hour and from that point on, I won’t really be online until next Saturday. Around eight tonight I’m going to a hotel and then twelve hours later I will be on an airplane to New York (New York!!!). I’ll be there through Friday, flying back late that night.

My queue will be up and I will occasionally answer questions/post from my phone. I hope you all have an amazing Spring Break and a great Easter! For now, I have to go pack because I’m pretty sure that clothes are a good thing to bring when you go to the opposite side of the country.

What kind of shop is it? Maybe you can start talking about something you’re buying — ask him his opinion and get him involved other than “would you like to purchase that?”.  Talk to him about the shop, or the owners, or how to get a job there — try to think of natural and relevant topics to talk about.

Good luck! I hope you guys have a wonderful conversation :-)

It is hard living with a bad self-esteem.  It isn’t your fault. Throughout all of women’s history, there’s been this idea that we can’t ever be good enough. Today, that is through our appearance.  I just wanted to tell you that that is complete crap.  You can be good enough, and you absolutely are.  I know that my saying that probably won’t change your mind, but it’s true.  You are beautiful and seem like a lovely and completely wonderful person.  Never forget that.

On those days where you feel like you can never be who other people want you to be, remember to live for you.  Remember that we are all our own worst critics and that you are truly beautiful, inside and out.