Dear Carmela,

I assume that "Ang labo!" is a term of frustration, and that you are looking for answers, quick!

bOYs ArE iCky

That's probably why teen relationships don't last.

My response though, is that you are very young and that you shouldn't worry. It wasn't long ago that boys were icky for you, and there is no doubt that some of those feelings are probably lingering. Besides, I think guys in their teens and twenties are still pretty icky.

Their Behavior Is Not Attractive

Most men don't know how to take the skills they use in developing friendships with women, and maintain those same skills when they develop other feelings. It may be that the way men act when they have different feelings for you is just not attractive to you. Look for men who are nice to you and treat you well.

Love Yourself

I agree. She seems to have a self-esteem problem.

On the other hand, it may be that you don't like yourself enough to be loved. You have to love yourself in order to truly be happy being loved by anyone else.

Groucho Marx once said, "I wouldn't want to be part of a club that would have me as a member." That's kind of how you're being. If someone likes you, you don't want to have anything to do with them.

You should examine your own feelings about yourself first. When you are comfortable and happy with who you are, you'll find that the interest of other people is welcome, not icky.

Love,
- Charlie