By JEWEL KATS and DAVE SILVERBERG, Young People's Press

Hi Jewel,My parents are getting a divorce, and I'm devastated. My mom says I will stay in our house, but I will miss my dad so much. He says he will still see me, but it won't be the same.

Hi, Jewel,I am almost 6 feet tall, and I'm only in grade eight.I like boys, but the ones in my class are kind of short for me. That leaves high- school boys, and my parents won't let me talk to them --- never mind have a date with one. There's a guy I like in my class, but he's 3 inches shorter than me. Will I scare him off if I make a move?

Hi, Jewel,I got accepted to the college program I wanted for this fall, but now I'm having second thoughts. I'm thinking I would like to work for a year.I'm not sure if the program I picked is right for me, and taking a year to do something else and think about it makes sense to me.

Hi, Jewel,I'm in Grade 10, and I'm attractive and intelligent. So why won't boys ask me out?My brother says it's because guys think I'm out of their league. If that's the message I'm sending, it is not intentional.How do I let guys know I'm available?-- PRETTY GIRLDear PRETTY,

Jewel,I am the second-youngest of four sisters and no one pays attention to me.I'm 14 and my 11-year-old sister gets all the attention. My two older sisters do their own thing and never notice me.How can I let my family know that I'm here and I want people to listen to me?-- UNNOTICEDDear Unnoticed,

In honor of Valentine's Day, here are some answers to several questions relating to teenage love and romance. Find out how to have a fun and inexpensive date, how to spot the symptoms of budding love and the best way to woo your first crush. The first three responses are from Dave and the next three are from Jewel.Q: How should you approach your crush?

Jewel,I hate pubic hair. Why do people have it? I want to get rid of mine. My mom and boyfriend are cool with it. I want to get waxed at mom's salon. Tips? Wan 2 Be SmoothDear W.2.B.S.,

Jewel,I'm 17 and have never had a serious relationship.I find guys boring and I'm pretty sure I'm attracted more to girls. How do I know if I'm a lesbian or not?-- ON THE EDGEDear O.T.E.,Your sexual attractions are personal. Therapist Patty Hayes, MSW, who identifies as a lesbian herself, offers fascinating info.

Hi Jewel,My mom says I spend too much time on the phone. I talk to my girlfriends for an hour to two hours at a time, and she gets on my case. What do you think is reasonable? I'm 14, so it's not like I'm a kid. -- TALKATIVE.Dear Talkative,

Hi, Jewel,I have concerns about my period and would like to see a gynecologist. How do I tell my mom that I want to see a gynecologist without her going nuts, thinking I'm having sex? I'm not.-- CONCERNEDDear Concerned,