As it turns out, there are a lot of problems with the "be yourself" theory:

1. It's hard to find yourself.
2. You may find that who you are isn't who you like.
3. You may find who you are isn't who $guys like.
4. You may waste a lot of time and end up with nothing.

Most "life planning" advice can be summarized into a single expression: Do what's important now.

Contrary to popular belief, younger does not equal better. In society we like to downplay differences, but there is a huge gap between 14 and 20.

Here's a big secret that most people figure out sooner or later: the people who value looks most are the only ones you don't want to get involved with.

I'm not saying looks aren't important. They are. What I'm saying is there's no such thing as a perfect body, and there's no reason to make drastic changes to your own.

Plenty of people go through relationships like Kleenexes. Of course, some think a bit more carefully and realize that it's probably easier and more effective in the long run to just get a handkerchief. Yes, a handkerchief is a bit more costly, but no longer do you have to