OUR ADVICE FOR MEL:

	A:	So you have a grumpy dad. Who doesn't? Just grin a ...		31%
	B:	You deserve respect from your father, and if you'r ...		25%
	C:	Tell your dad that you would like to have a better ...		24%
	D:	Talk to your mom and see what she says. Maybe she ...		21%
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Dear Anyone,

I'm a 21-year old girl and at the beginning of this year I moved from my hometown for University. I've lived away from home before but always in the same city, and I miss my parents, younger brother and sister so much. I don't know anyone else my age who is as close to their family as I am - I don't keep anything from my parents and speak to them at least twice a week. Coupled with a painful break up from a 3-year relationship and my shy nature meaning I haven't made any friends here, I'm starting to feel very lonely and a little lost without them by my side. I go home for the university holidays but I'm starting a job in 2 weeks so I won't be able to go back for months which upsets me. Am I weird for being so close to my family for my age and missing them so much?

Lonely Lass

WHAT'S YOUR ADVICE?

	A:	Not weird at all. It's good you're close to your family - most people get homesick at one time or another.
	B:	For your age it's unhealthy. You should be grown up and able to cope on your own.
	C:	It's probably a phase because of your break-up and being alone. Mix with people at your new job and the loneliness may ease.
	D:	If you're this close to them at 21 it's probably a good thing you're away from them now. Much longer with them and yes, it would be weird.

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