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Ok I know this may sound wierd and all but the other day I was searching around in my parents room and i found strange things like handcuffs, whips, and wierd looking masks. I remember watching something on television about this sort of thing but im not sure if its really happening with my parents. Can somebody tell me what i should look out for.

Look for nothing my friend. It's not anyone's, including yours, business what you parents do behind closed doors.Be thankful that your parents have a heathly sexual relationship and that they aren't out there doing it with other people.

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Okay you see my friend "Helen" and I were talking about my other friend "Hannah". When we brought up my other friend "Jake", Helen told me that Hannah told her that I was mad at Hannah because she changed Jake and that I was mad at her for taking him away from me. Thing is, I never said anything like that or relating to that or anything to Hannah. I don't feel like Jake was taken away from me because he was never mine in the first place. I don't know where she got that idea and why she said it but it hurt to find out she was saying things like that about me. I wanted to talk to Hannah about it but Helen told me not to because Hannah would yell at her for spilling the beans to me (Helen was the only one who was supposed to know). Hannah is not a bully or anything but she can get annoying especially when she's mad at you and Helen didn't want Hannah to be mad at her because they go to the same school and they share the same locker and everything so it would just be awful. So my question is how can I talk to Hannah about it AND keep Helen's name clear?

You can't. Either you confront Hannah and get Helen in trouble. Or you don't confront Hannah and live with the not knowing why she is sayingthese things. Now if you had some kind of proof that Hannah was saying this to other people, then you could confront her about it. Until then either live with it or get Hannah mad at Helen.

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My friend is annoying as hell. She considers herself punk. She wears HER OLDER BROTHER'S CLOTHES. And she literally wears a size 1, and her brother, in womans, is like a 5. So they're all baggy, and she wears his belts, shirts and shoes too. It's so annoying. She's really pretty, but she never shows it. She wears argile socks that don't match (literally, she miss-matches them on purpose) and her hair is PAST her butt. She hasn't had it cut in like 6 years. I hate that people look at her and talk about her funny, but seriously, it's so weird because she doesn't even dress or act like a girl. Should I tell her?

Tell her what? Your friend should be able to act, dress, etc. the way she wants to. If the talking behind her back doesn't bother her, why should it bother you? Friendship shouldn't be based on what a person looks like.

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hey please help! im really upset now! okay well ive had 7 boyfriends and one of them im going out with right now. well.. i love him the most out of all of the boys ive went out with! and today after school he came up to me and was like so your not gonna say ( just playin around ) i was like hi ! lol and he was like so ur not gonna give me a hug? i gave him a hug then we said our byes and then we went to our busses. well i was waiten for my bus and i looked and he was walken with 2 other girls and he hugged one of them and ive seen him with her at the ymca before with her and im really upset! what do i do??!!

Is he not allowed to have other friends? Ask him about it. You might find out that's it's an innocent friendship. If it's not just a friendship then kick him to the curb. Communication is key to any good relationship.

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After I take a shower my hair is alwyas knotty. After I comb all the knots out it gets knotty again. Then my hair get really frizzy when it dries. Do you have any ideas on how to get the knots out and how to get my hair frizz-less.

I have the same problem and use not only a regular conditioner, but also a leave in spray that helps alot. I'm not sure how many brands out there have the leave in conditioner. I do know that Infusium (www.infusium.com) has a whole line of products designed for damaged hair.

You can also try hot oil treatments, as FernGully suggested. They work really well. You can also try conditioners that are packed with protiens and not just regular cheap conditioners. If you have thick, curly hair you might try not rinsing the conditioner out completely and see how that works for you.

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ok i've been studing tons of stuff on phycis and all this other stuff and i think i'm an empath now but i'm not to sure how can i tell if i am?

I believe the word you are looking for is psychic. Being psychic and being empathic are two totally different things. Psychics are able to read minds and sometimes future events. Where empaths read peoples emotions and/or feel what other people are feeling.

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What's the best thing to mix with vodka?

Orange juice, pinapple juice, cranberry juice, white soda, etc. I used to like white soda and cranberry juice together with vodka.

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I heard this ad on the radio for these parties... they're like tupperware parties, where women get together and buy stuff... only we're buying sex toys instead. Since I've got all these boring married coworker gals who are always inviting me to their make-up parties and kitchen selling things, I was thinking of setting up a sex toy party.

I'm totally serious.

Would this be a bad thing to do with co-workers? What exactly is a sex toy party? If I call the shop that's offering this thing will I get suckered into some awful deal my friends will never forgive me for?

Sex toy parties are fun and hilarious! It's just like a tupperware party in a way. And not all of the products are sex toys. They are somewhat informative and you'd be surprised as to how much would be purchased at a party like this.

I went to one with my sister and her friends once. My sister being the prude that she is actually had a good time. She was invited by someone she works with. I think you should greatly consider it.

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I just got a new job and the health care system is weird. I can choose to either pay $30 a month or $15 a month. If I pay $30 a month, the company pays for all my health care over $1600, if I spend more than that in the year. If I pay $15 a month, the company doesn't start paying until after $2800. I'm healthy and don't think I'll need more than $1600 for the year, so I think I might go with the cheap plan and save on my monthly payments. But I'll be screwed if something happens to me, like I fall off a bridge and need $4000 surgery, because I'll have to spend $2800 total instead of $1600. What would you do?

I'd pay the $30, better safe than sorry.

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I have been divorced for almost a year, and have been seeing a guy from work for almost a year, but used to he would always want to be around me, touch me etc., now i almost have to force him to do anything. he says he still has the same feelings for me and the thing is that when we get into an arguement he always tells me to shut up, that I am f-ing stupid, or go to He@@. He always opologizes and I know he has had a really rough childhood, both parents dying, his dad shot his mom right in front of him and his grandad used to beat him, I can deal with thie emotional rollercoaster with him anymmore, should i try to work it out or kick him out?????

Kick him to the curb. You deserve better than to be told to shut up.

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I'm on my period and have really awful cramps. What's the best drug to take? Aspirin? Tylenol? I'm tempted to just take them all.

In my honest opinion, Midol is the best thing for cramps. It's actually for menstral symptoms like cramping, bloating, ecetera. If you want to go a more natural route then I would suggest Tang Kuei. Tang Kuei has been used for centuries in China and is particularly beneficial for women because it has a reputation for influencing hormonal shifts in females or you can start taking a Calcium supplement. Calcium may help prevent cramps by maintaining normal muscle tone. Muscles that are calcium-deficient tend to be hyperactive and, therefore, more likely to cramp. Calcium has been reported to reduce discomfort during the menstrual phase of the cycle and reduce water retention during the premenstrual phase.

To learn more about Tang Kuei and some of it's other properties you can do so by visiting: http://www.bestofnutrition.com/tangkuei.php or any Herbalife distributor.

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I want to have a party and I want to serve cheese, but I don't think plain old cheddar is very classy or interesting. What are some other good cheeses I can serve just cut up as cubes, that people might not have tried before but will still like?

Pepperjack is really good on triscits and wheat thins, if you are serving crackers with the cheese. Colby, smoked cheddar, swiss, the possibilities are endless. You might also want to pick up some grapes to serve with the cheese to class it up a bit. Grapes and cheese go really well together.

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so i think i have athletes foot, but its not that bad i guess... anyway, i tried tinactin for a while and it didnt work, and then i left for summer vacation and when i came back i tried it again for a while and it didnt help. should i just hope it heals in time (its been like at least 6 months) or should i see a doctor or try another kind of medication?

Go see your doctor.

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I have in a relationship with a guy for almost a year now, and we have both declared our love for each other. I believe that we have a pretty strong relationship. We have a had the highs and lows, we both survived each other's families and each other's quirky little habits. I love him.
I'm currently enrolled in a theater class which requires us to sometimes be pretty intimate with each other. One of my really good guy friends is also in this same class with me. We had to do one scene where we had to kiss. That wasn't a big deal, it was a pretty quick kiss and it didn't mean anything in my part, however, during the time that we presented the scene, when he kissed me, he held onto much MUCH longer than necessary. There I was, with my eyes closed, my heart thudding like a maniac, my mind racing not knowing whether to pull away and suffer a bad grade knowing full well that we were kissing in front of an entire audience. This guy friend and I have always been flirtatious and all, but that was about as much as it went. It's just really bad timing coz I'm in a relationship...
I felt really guilty about the kiss for some reason even though it wasnt my fault so I called Jeff(my boyfriend) and told him about it. He was cool with it, and said as long as it was just "acting" it's alright... what didn't tell him though is I really liked how my guy friend kissed me. REALLY LIKED IT.
Does every girl go through a phase like this? I love Jeff, but then how can I like kissing someone else and love him at the same time? Please help.

Physical attraction doesn't stop just because you fall in love with someone. Kissing someone and liking it doesn't make you some kind of freak. It proves that you are human and have feelings. But you need to talk to Jeff about those feelings. If he freaks out about it he isn't worth your time. Communication is the key, if you don't have that in a relationship, then there's no point in being in a relationship. Trust in yourself and trust in Jeff to understand. Trust in a relationship is very important also. And Jeff isn't going to trust you if he finds out from someone else.

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I am building a bridge out of toothpicks. Problem? The stupid glue won't dry! PLEASE help me! It's due tomorrow!

Next time, instead of using toothpicks, use popsicle sticks. They are less likely to fall apart when you glue them and they won't blow apart if you use a hairdryer to speed the drying process. Also, avoid waiting until the last minute, that way if you have problems you can work around them.

Wipe some of the glue off the toothpicks, that way they will dry faster or try using super glue or a hot glue gun instead of Elmer's glue.

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I'm a bisexual girl, who comes from a pretty small town/highschool that doesnt have much diversity. My close friends all know im bi, but no one else does and I'm thinking of comming out. I don't realy know how to do it, however. It's not like I'd make an announcement about it or anything. "Hi, nice to meet you, I'm a bisexual." lol. Anyway I guess my question is does anyone have any advice about how to go about doing it? I mean if it comes up I'll be honest. but there are people who are friends who I'm close enough to to tell them, but would it be like overdramatic or self centered or something to just say it? any ideas on the topic?

I wouldn't say anything to anyone until the subject is brought up, but that's just me. And when and if that subject is brought up just tell the truth. Because, frankly, I feel that just coming out and saying it would be self-centered and overdramatic. No one HAS to know what your sexual preferences are except for maybe a potential girl that you would like to date, etc. Besides, you are out of the closet already, your closest friends already know. I would worry more about telling your parents, because unless they are open-minded, that will be the hardest part of coming out. Just remember to keep a level head with those that might freak out and to remain adult-like in your conversations about it. Good luck!

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Everybody in my school has already had like 10 boy/girl friends... I've had none. Thats right... zip, zero, zilch! They all say how great it is to be hooked up, and they always have someone to dance with at activity nite. I have nobody!

Sincerely,
BoyCrazy

You do NOT need a boyfriend. No one NEEDS anyone but themselves in life. Yes, it would be nice to have one, but to force a relationship isn't the way to go. Stop worrying about it so much. Besides, at activity night, why have a boyfriend when you can dance with any boy you want.

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I have been talking with this guy online for over a year now. He only lives about an hour away but neither of us have met people from online so we've never met in person before. My parents are having a bonfire the weekend before Halloween and I've invited him. He's accepted the ivite but I've also arranged to meet him this weekend. I'm really nervous about it. We're really good friends right now and I guess I'm just worried that meeting in person will ruin that. The question I have is should I be worried?

Worried is a perfectly normal reaction for meeting anyone the first time, but it something that you shouldn't really worry about. It's normal. Just make sure that when you meet him this weekend that it's in a safe enviroment (i.e. lots of people around or take a friend with you). You're already friends, why should meeting change that? If you been talking for over a year then you basically know the guy and he knows you. Just go with the flow and don't overthink things. That way things won't get weird. Good Luck!

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There's this smart, great, funny, talented, awesome, well-rounded guy at my school that girls would fall head over heels for to date. There's just one problem: he's black, and we attend a predominantly white school. Many people wouldn't have a problem with this, but his parents won't let him date girls that aren't black, and all of the black girls in our area are "ghetto", and he's not like that. My friend asked him to prom and they were both psyched but his parents won't let him go because she's white. He's never had a girlfriend and I feel really bad. Thoughts on this issue?

I would suggest that he play that he's going to prom stag (alone) and then meet up with your friend there. Yes, he's basically lying to his parents, but the reasons they are giving him are ludicrous.

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I would like to get some sort of animal as a pet. The only thing is that my dad is allergic to furry animals, and my family is very busy, so we couldn't give the pet 24/7 care that often. so, what kind of pet should I get?

If your father is alleric to furry animals I would suggest looking up breeds of dogs or cats that don't shed. Most animals that shed are the cause of the alleric reaction because of the dander they produce. You might want to look into dogs like schnauzers, poodles, ecetera since they don't shed. The only problem with dogs that don't shed is that they have to be groomed regularly (i.e. shaved).

If you don't want furry at all you might want to look into reptiles or fish, but they aren't going to be lovable/cuddly pets. You might want to look up potbellied pigs, they have little fur and make great pets.

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