Ask Amy: Teen Concerned About Negative Thoughts

Dear Amy, I'm a 16-year-old girl who wants to change her judgmental nature. Although being judgmental is normal, I want to give others a chance regardless of their looks. I've been struggling with this, and I worry that if I don't change, I won't form relationships. Can I change, and if so, how? Signed, Judgmental Teenager. Dear Teenager, it's admirable that you want to change, and it's entirely possible. Try using neutral language and remember that giving others a chance allows you to grow. Practice this persistently.