Would you be uncomfortable if a former student (who has been graduated for several years) tried to form a close friendship with you? I was really close with one teacher in high school and I want to build more of an equal relationship rather than a student/teacher one, but I don’t want to push any boundaries or lose the relationship altogether.

It would always depend on the student, but I would be okay with an acquaintance relationship.  You can always just try to see how emailing back and forth goes.

Would you be uncomfortable if a former student (who has been graduated for several years) tried to form a close friendship with you? I was really close with one teacher in high school and I want to build more of an equal relationship rather than a student/teacher one, but I don’t want to push any boundaries or lose the relationship altogether.

It would always depend on the student, but I would be okay with an acquaintance relationship.  You can always just try to see how emailing back and forth goes.

Hi! I´m a freshman in high school, I really respect your blog and the meaningful advice and funny memes on it :). I was wondering if I could ask you for some advice. My dad is very strict and protective of me and I am not aloud to go to parties or date. I am never invited to things because everyone knows my dads strict policies. Any words of wisdom? or do you think it is smart of me to stay sheltered?

Your dad is being protective, which is normal.  You can always try to express your feelings to him and be open with him about what activity you’d like to do.  You also need to respect that there are certain rules in the house.  Try to have an open and honest conversation.  Good luck.

Hi! I´m a freshman in high school, I really respect your blog and the meaningful advice and funny memes on it :). I was wondering if I could ask you for some advice. My dad is very strict and protective of me and I am not aloud to go to parties or date. I am never invited to things because everyone knows my dads strict policies. Any words of wisdom? or do you think it is smart of me to stay sheltered?

Your dad is being protective, which is normal.  You can always try to express your feelings to him and be open with him about what activity you’d like to do.  You also need to respect that there are certain rules in the house.  Try to have an open and honest conversation.  Good luck.