[quote=daixee mae]nice thread! well,my problem is that my parents are scolding me for being not being an honor student.since kinder until 1st yr.hs,i'm part of the top 10 but on 2nd yr.,i've been a procrastinator,i pass projects late.come to school late and worst is that i don't study that much.when my parents knew that i'm not honor anymore,they asked me on what's the problem with me.they are giving me anything that i need,last school year,my Papa bought me my own pc so that i can research well, but i did not research,etc. im getting busy doing photo edits and joining online communities..but the MAIN problem is that i have a boyfriend...i can't focus on my studies because of him.. should i break up with him?[/quote] If you really love your BF then don't dump him sis, consider him instead as a source of inspiration to get you motivated in your studies and goals in life..If he is the type of BF who supports you on your goals and encourages you to do what's needed to be done in life then keep that relationship. If he's the type who just wants to spend time with you 24/7 and not caring whether it would affect your studies or not then it's time to dump him I don't thnik your bf is the root cause on not achieving or doing well on your studies lately..i guess it's the habit on diverting your attention on engaging in online activities like photo editing and joining forums..i know it's really addicting but it's not too late to change..Just cut out the habit of procrastinating and start to prioritize things that would help you attain your goals and achieve well in school If you still wanna do all those online activities and keep your relationship.. then you should know on how to balance all of them.. like focus more on school on weekdays and go online on weekends..spare some time with your bf..communication is really important too studies in really important and you're lucky enough having the support of your parents, sustaining you on everything you need to do well in school...not everyone has that opportunity. Well just like your caption " Dare to be different' in a positive way...don't consider school as something you just need to accomplish just for the sake of finishing it.. online activities is just a temporary thing..Think about the future..only education can help you pursue your dreams in life.. [quote=unique_user]my problem is so no-brainer,but still so hard to solve..how do u dump a person u loved before and suddenly u fall out of love, without hurting their feelings coz u know ul be hurt too...confusing??? yup thats wat i am today..totally confused.(sigh)[/quote] The only way is to confront that person as soon as possible (once you'd have that "i don't love him anymore feeling) and tell the truth..simply be honest to that person.. People really do end up getting hurt but confronting over the issue is far better than having arguments later on and have that feeling on just forcing yourself to stay in the relationship for the sake of avoiding on hurting that person..open up on everything, cite your concerns and express freely how you feel about the relationship...later on that person would understand..though it may hurt..but time does heal..