Voices: Help! My teenage daughter has an evil ‘frenemy’
The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email dearvix@independent.co.uk for advice on love, work, family and relationships

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The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email dearvix@independent.co.uk for advice on love, work, family and relationships

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The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email dearvix@independent.co.uk for advice on love, work, family and relationships

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Each week, Victoria Richards asks Independent Women readers to weigh in on the stories and debates shaping the headlines
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‘Breakaway’ groups and eye emojis, side snarks and popcorn motifs that appear the moment someone drops something controversial in the main chat: my new year’s resolution is to break free from b****ing, writes Victoria Richards

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The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email dearvix@independent.co.uk for advice on love, work, family and relationships

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