It was in the back of a taxi, when you told me you loved me.

I love these romantic photos. <3

OKAY! super excited- the advice ball is rolling once again!!


Mama Drama:

Dear Mackenzie,

So I had a best friend named Violet about two months ago. We're not best friends so much anymore because this big ordeal happened between us. Violet and her mother are VERY GOOD friends, they tell eachother everything. It's almost like Cindy (Violets mom) lives through Violet and makes her decisons for her, it's ridiculous. Anyways her mom pretended to be her daughter (Violet) when texting me, when Violet's mom was texting me she was chewing me out because she thought I liked Jason (Violet's Ex) when I didn't even like Jason at the time. It was really weird and just after that nothing really was the same. 2 months has gone by and around last week, Jason told me he liked me and he wants to move forward. We've been hanging out and going out to lunch and it's been really nice. Nothing serious AT ALL though. I'm not going for Jason to 'get back at Violet' or anything. He's just a really nice guy and I enjoy his company. I want to move forward and make it more serious, but would I be a bad friend to Violet? Violet still has feelings for Jason. The only thing is, I mean I'm not really friends with Violet anymore. After that whole thing with Cindy, it's just been really weird and Violet never really was a good friend anyways. So it's not like I'm upset of losing a friend, were already not the greatest friends. But still, I want to respect her even if I don't like her. It's hard, I like Jason A LOT and I haven't dated for a LONG TIME so this feels nice. But like I said before I want to respect Violet. Please help me!

Thank you,
KJD

MACK SAYS:
Well clearly her mother is a little out there... thats a common thing i think... I have had friends with moms like that as well. The situation-i think- can be easily figured out. I know that you and Violet aren't friends (or very close) anymore... but the best way to deal with the guy, is to go to her and let her know directly what is going on. Just try to get her seal of approval so to speak. Dont ask permission, but say something like this "Violet, i know that we've had our ups and downs in the past and we've grown a part lately, but i still respect you and your feelings and i just wanted to let you know directly that i have feelings for Jason- I don't want any bad blood between us.... so i felt like it was important that i tell you myself. I hope that we can still remain on good terms and just know that if you need anything i'm here for you!" being honest and upfront is the best policy. Its not really up to her to decide who you date, especially if your relationship isn't very close anymore anyway. You're being respectful, by being honest and direct! I hope it all works out for the best.
xo

Blog Lovin:
Hi Mackenzie,

Do you read a lot of fashion blogs? If so, which ones are your favorites?

-Dani

MACK SAYS:
I just sort of explore! My favorite Fashion blog is Wildfox!!
xo

Torn:
Okay, I need some serious advice. I'm orignially from Idaho, but moved to California (just like you! :]). But anyway, I moved to California for my four years of high school, and I love it there SO much. Just when it seemed like my life was getting started (got a good job, started college, FINALLY got my license, plus my amazing bf)... my dad decided that California was just not the place he wanted to be so in less than a month, he packed up and left. Because I still lived with my dad and sisters, I moved back here to Idaho with him... which is where I am currently writing this email to you. Don't get me wrong, Idaho is cool and all, but I just miss EVERYTHING about California SO much! I've been here for almost 3 weeks.. and everyday my stomach hurts thinking about how much I miss California, and my bf, my friends, my job, and even school! I think about just packing up and moving there with my bf, which we both want to do... but then I think about being away from my family, and I geting the EXACT same stomach ache.. I have no idea what to do!! ADVICE PLEASE?! I'm going crazy!
Oh, I forgot to add in my previous email that my dad is a single parent, and I've been helping him raise my 3 younger sisters since I was 7, which is a big reason why I feel as though I can't move. :(


-Torn

MACK SAYS:
Alright, well i have to admire the love and responsibility you hold yourself to when it comes to your family. I know the aching/longing when you miss people. I feel that all the time too! But you are your own person. You're an adult, and it is time to start your own life!! I moved out here right after highschool, and decided that college wasn't the route for me. So i work a lot! a lot a lot, but i promise, anything is possible. You just need to find some roommates i would not suggest living with your boyfriend so young especially if you don't have anything else out here, it would just get you into a very stuck situation. try to find a job down here, as well as an inexpensive place to live with some people that you knew from school- or even a dorm. you know what you're here to do, which is school. i'm sure you have friends and people down here from before- so call one of them, come down and search search search till you find something to keep you financially stable. I know that you've been helping your dad raise your sisters, but just know that he is a grown man, and you're not a mother! you're a young girl who needs to live her own life too. You have so many great things and adventures ahead of you, and its up to you alone to get the ball rolling and make it happen. Nothing is impossible!! It will be hard at first but if your heart is here, then you need to be here too making it work one day at a time.
xo