Dear Rian,

I have been trying to work up the courage to move out of my parent’s house for six months. I have a good job and could afford to do it but I don’t think my parents will be ok with it. I want to be on my own, but then again I don’t.

-Average College Student

Dear Average,

Tons of other average college students are facing a similar dilemma. It’s all about gauging your own preparedness to go out into the world on your own. The first step should be discussing the possibility of moving out with your parents. Knowing that they are behind you will give you security and finding that they do not support your moving out might give you the push you need to leave the nest behind.

Dear Jennifer,

I recently made one of the worst mistakes of my life. I slept with my best friend’s ex boyfriend. I know it’s her ex but that is still against all rules in the book! Plus I feel absolutely horrible. He has agreed to not say anything because it was just a one time thing. But every time I look at her I feel this overflowing guilt just pressing on me. I’m not sure if I should tell her and make the guilt go away or if I should just bottle it up inside and hope that one day I will forget about it. The last thing I want to do is hurt her but then again I can’t see our friendship getting any stronger over this! What now?!

-Guilty Girl

Dear Guilty,

Ever heard the saying “What they don’t know wont hurt them?” Well forget that saying because it doesn’t work in this situation! Although many people would say that you aren’t a friend at all for sleeping with her ex, I would say differently. Sometimes things just happen! That’s the only reason for it. Since you are going through so much guilt and bottling it up I recommend you tell her soon. Bottling up guilt only makes it worse because someday that secret of yours will blow and it won’t be pretty. Be the best friend that she believes you are and tell her the truth in a calm collective manner. Assure her that it was only a one time thing and that it was a mistake on your part. Hopefully this friend of yours is somewhat understanding and will forgive you.