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How do you know if someone loves you

Dear Auntie, how do you know if someone loves you? Ooh, good question! 🙂 So what do you feel? What is your gut telling you? This should be your first indication of how a person feels about you. I’m assuming you’re talking about romantic love…because as a teen-anger, you’re probably…

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Topics: Life Tips, Relationships

Friend’s posting things like FML

Dear Auntie, I’ve noticed my friend has been posting a lot about how he doesn’t belong, and saying things like FML, nobody cares with an alone emoticon. What should I do? You’re right for writing in and good on you for following your gut. It’s nothing to take lightly, especially…

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Topics: Mental Health, Physical Health, Relationships, Spirituality

How do I know my bf won’t hook up with other girls at powwows this summer?

Hey Auntie, my bf is going to some powwows this summer, how do I know he won’t hook up with another girl? This is something that billions of others have worried about, especially if you’re in a newer relationship…what if my partner cheats? It can be hard to be in…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Life Tips, Relationships

Can you get a STD from oral sex?

Hey Christy. Well, I’m glad you asked because there are a lot of misconceptions out there on STDs and oral sex. If you don’t know the answer, you’re right in asking the question so you have the knowledge to protect yourself. The short answer is Yes, you can get a…

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Topics: Physical Health, Relationships, Sexual Health

Can you get pregnant if the penis didn’t go in all the way?

Yeah. So what you arre describing is called the pull-out method. This is when the male pulls his penis out of the vagina before he ejaculates 27 out of 100 couples typically get pregnant within the first year, which isn’t very good odds. This happens because of what is called…

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Topics: Physical Health, Relationships, Sexual Health

How can I be a healthy and productive Native person, when my community does not value me?

Dear Auntie, my family is unashamedly assimilated, I fall below blood quantum, and I have light skin and do not look native. I identify myself only as native, but am struggling with self-harm because my tribe will not recognize me as a tribal citizen. How can I be a healthy…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Mental Health, Relationships

How can I stay sober when everyone around me is a drunken mess?

Dear Auntie, I have recently been clean for a few months now. But now the holidays are coming up. How can I stay sober when everyone around me is a drunken mess?? Hey there, I’m so glad you wrote in. Your best bet for having a clean, sober holiday is…

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Topics: Identity, Life Tips, Mental Health, Physical Health, Relationships

How do I know if I’m in a bad relationship?

How do i know if I’m in a bad relationship? My boyfriend doesn’t trust me even though i have done nothing wrong. I’m worried if we break up he might hurt himself. Dear Relationship Drama, Thank you seeking out advice on this one. When I read your question, there are…

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How do I tell my grandma I like the boy she caught me having sex with that I still like him. How do I tell my parents I’m having sex?

Hey Victoria! Sounds like you are in a bit of a pickle and need some help, so I’m glad you wrote in. First off, I am and sorry about grandma catching you having sex. You can rest assured that you and your boyfriend are not the only people to have…

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Topics: Relationships, Sexual Health

How do you know if you’re in a good relationship?

Hi LaShaun, that’s a good question. The truth is that every relationship is unique, and everyone has their own way of knowing if a relationship is right for them. That being said, your relationship has a high chance of being a healthy one if you and your boy/girlfriend are: Communicating…

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Topics: Identity, Life Tips, Relationships

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How do you know if someone loves you

Friend’s posting things like FML

How do I know my bf won’t hook up with other girls at powwows this summer?

Can you get a STD from oral sex?

Can you get pregnant if the penis didn’t go in all the way?

How can I be a healthy and productive Native person, when my community does not value me?

How can I stay sober when everyone around me is a drunken mess?

How do I know if I’m in a bad relationship?

How do I tell my grandma I like the boy she caught me having sex with that I still like him. How do I tell my parents I’m having sex?

How do you know if you’re in a good relationship?

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