Dear Anna,

    I get on well with my cousin Kate. We are the same age and have many things in common. I think she is very nice, but she likes listening to music too much. She always plays her radio loud while we are doing homework. Also she always borrows my things and doesn't return them. Last Sunday she borrowed my volleyball and lost it. I was very angry and argued with her.

    What should I do? Could you help me?

Yours'

Eve

Dear Eve,

    There are lots of things you could do. Firstly, you shouldn't be unhappy. You could have a talk with her. Ask her to turn down or turn off the radio when you do your homework. Secondly, you don't have to lend everything she borrows to her. Sometimes you can talk about it with your aunt, or ask your aunt to buy one for her. At last I hope you will be happy again.

Yours,

Anna