Dear Gabby,<\/p>\n
Being a 20 year old college student, trying to
\nmake a difference, I\u2019m at a moment in my life, where
\nrelationships are very important. However, I\u2019m also at a moment in time where these relationships have me completely confused about what I want for my life. I have been dating the most wonderful guy I have ever met for about six months, but I had only known him for a month beforehand. I also have a very close male friend who has been my support and my rock for about two years. He has helped me to grow as a person and helped me develop my purpose in life. I have just realized how close we are and how supportive he is of me as we were discussing my current relationship
\nand how proud he was of me. However, when he gave me a reassuring hug after a long talk, I felt my heart start beating faster and I realized I may have feelings for him! Could this
\njust be a false alarm due to how close we are? Or is my
\nrelationship in jeopardy?
\nSincerely,<\/p>\n
Young and confused<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Dear Young and confused,<\/p>\n
Relationships can be tricky. I seem to find that after five months, things get stale and the excitement of a new relationship starts to dwindle. However, this is a moment that
\nmight be beneficial to take some time and put down on paper what is important to you in a relationship. You\u2019ve built a strong sense of closeness with your male friend, so its only
\nnatural to feel confused about the emotions. On the other hand, your boyfriend sounds as if he has proved himself worthy. Six months is still the beginning of a relationship. Focus on improving your friendship within the relationship,
\nsince you only had a month of getting to know each other.
\nMy advice to you is to have an honest talk with yourself. The gut feeling you get is usually the best answer to your problem. Maybe the answer is to not get so caught up in figuring things out immediately. Let things simmer and give
\nyourself time to realize the true feelings you have with both men. As clich\u00e9 as it may sound, listen to your heart. I feel as if you do things through love, meaning, loving yourself enough
\nto trust your inner feelings, you can do no wrong. Wishing you the best,<\/p>\n
Gabby<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Dear Gabby,<\/p>\n
I am a young woman working and attending classes at Sinclair. I am trying to make my presence
\nknown in the business world, and dress appropriately for a young professional. However, I have recently stopped wearing makeup because I don\u2019t feel the need to hide my skin
\nanymore, and want people to see me as I am. I also stopped wearing high heels because of the health implications
\nand pointlessness of them. Although, I am still able to look professional, I am worried that people will not take me seriously, simply because I do not fit stereotypical image. How can I help people to look past my appearance and
\nfocus on my character?<\/p>\n
Professional Young
\nWoman<\/p>\n
Dear Professional Young
\nWoman,<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, the world stumbles over stereotypical images, especially the image of women. It\u2019s a constant battle between
\nlooking professional, but not over-the-top. Of course
\nanything related to work and business requires everyone to dress for their profession, however, I think we have crossed the line for what people think is necessary to look serious
\nfor your job. I believe it\u2019s important to be comfortable, but confident. As frustrating as it may be, dressing to impress plays a big role in the business world. Our mind processes
\nphysical appearance first, so it\u2019s important to portray
\nthe professionalism on the outside. My advice to you
\nis to definitely stay true to your personal style, but
\nremember, your profession is all about image.<\/p>\n
Stay stylish,
\nGabby<\/p>\n
For advice, contact clarion@
\nsinclair.edu with the subject
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