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I now live with my boyfriend of 3 years and spend my spare time reading, writing, socialising with friends or just watching some TV.
Times are still hard and I'm trying to cope with various health problems on a daily basis but I'm working my way through things and really want to stop it from getting me down.
I dream of some day going to America and watching a real baseball game (we don't have that at all in the UK) and perhaps finding a job I find creatively fulfilling. Until then, I'm happy trying to be me and making the best of what I have.
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I am currently writing a novel. I have about 70-80 pages done, and will soon need a title. The novel focuses mainly around the topic of self-injury, more specifically, cutting. Do any of you have an idea for a title? If I use it, and make any money off of the book, I'd be willing to give you a portion of the money. Any ideas? (link)
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The First Cut Is The Deepest
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Well, tonight was my fourth time having sex. It hurt a little at first but then it kinda felt pretty good. It hurt very bad the first 3 times.
It felt like i wanted to like scream [in a good way]
I was wondering if this is normal? cuz i always heard it hurts until the 10th time. But, maybe a myth? hah.
Well, thanks =] (link)
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It isn't necessarily correct that it only hurts until the 10th time. Everybody is different. For some, it never feels painful and for some, it always hurts because they can suffer from a condition where the womb is in the wrong place or something called Vaginismus.
That being said, it really isn't common for it to hurt every time and after a while, it should start to only feel good.
If, however, you find it still hurts after you have had sex 20 or so times, you might want to speak to your Doctor, just to investigate the cause and see if there is anything you can do about it.
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whats the big deal with 60's music. my perants are always saying how that music was so much better and all the artist back then are the best and people now just lip sync and dont write thier own music and suck. same with the public. all the best ratted songs and albums and artists are old songs and artists.
i just don't know why that music is apperantly so much better, people are saying that now people don't write thier own songs or play thier own insterments or lip sync but lots of artist did the same thing like elvis and the supremes and many girl groups and the monkees and cher and it's just kindof enoying. can anyone please explain to me why that music is better or why it's more popular.
thanks
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Actually, just to put my two penny's worth in here, I agree with your parents!
I'm 21 and have always been a fan of music from the 60's, 70's and 80's. My theory is that you can't know where you're going until you know where you've been. All the music we have today has developed from the music that once was and as such, it should be appreciated.
There were a lot of similarities and differences between the music that once was and the music that is now. The major difference as far as I am concerned is that although there were songwriters, many artists wrote music themselves and the songs had real meaning behind the lyrics. These days, the majority of music is about sex and love (or lack thereof). It lacks originality and inspiration in the most part. People didn't get to be singers purely because they wanted to be famous but because someone heard them playing and truly believed they had talent. They also didn't have to rely solely on their looks to be famous singers. The number of people today who, after their band/group has broken up have said "Yeah, I can't actually sing!" There is even one band here in the UK where one of the lead singers in a group was hired, even though she couldn't sing, because she was a page 3 model!
Music back then wasn't aggressive, it wasn't violent, it wasn't as crude or vulgar and a lot of it held true meaning. You don't get that with a lot of the music today. You get (in my opinion) rubbish like Slipknot and so on, where there is not only no discernable tune but they do nothing but scream and swear and shout through the 'song'.
Music should always touch you. You should be able to feel it and relate to it and let it move you. I can say that about more music from times gone by than I can about music today.
Don't shut out older music because it's something your parents like. It's okay to be eclectic. I've been to concerts of present day bands but I still go to David Cassidy and Donny Osmond concerts with my Mum! You should try to appreciate music in all its forms and recognise that without the music that came before, you wouldn't have the music you enjoy so much now.
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I've completely given up junk food. I don't eat fast food, candy, sodas, french fries, pizza, ice cream, potato chips, donuts, all that stuff. So anyways, today my dad, my brother and I went to McDonalds for lunch and I didn't get anything, I said I'd wait to eat lunch when we got home. Then my bro said "You're just afraid of getting fat. And he waved a french fry in my face." I didn't know what to say... and it was embarassing. I'm not afraid of getting fat. I eat plenty!! Just not junky stuff. I want to live a healthy life. And some of my friends joke that I'm anorexic cause I won't eat popcorn at the movies or drink sodas with them. What do I say when they do that?? (link)
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Peer pressure is a horrible thing at the best of times and the weird thing about it is, normally if someone is trying to pressure you into doing something or making fun of you for not doing it, it's not normally a good thing to do in the first place!!
You need to stand up for yourself and your friends and family need to support your (very good) decision to eat a healthier diet.
Next time they start making fun of you for it, point out gently to them that they can eat what they like and you don't intend to stop them but there's no point in making fun of you for choosing not to put junk into your system. After that, if they can't deal with it, then it really is they who have the problem, not you and you should try not to worry about it. Not that it is easy, but you have done the best thing by you and that is all you need to know for now.
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ok so i am lactose intolerant but i love icecream and chocolate milk and cheese so i have been kinda putting up with the dirreha the farting the sometimes if i eat alot puking and upset stomaches but i realised that it is getting worse as i keep on doing this why?the lactade pills work abit to help but i always forget to take them and also wat are some recipes for yummy snack foodsthat dont involve milk that are realitivly easy thnx=] (link)
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I have a similar problem to you. I am also lactose intolerant (although mine is the result of another digestive problem).
There's lots of different types orf produce you could try. Lactose is a sugar in cow's milk, so although you cannot have 'regular' milk, you can try goats milk, soya milk or rice milk, without having to worry about any nasty side effects, as they are all naturally lactose free.
As for cheese, feta cheese is not produced from cow's milk. Neither is goat cheese, so you could give these a try.
As for ice cream, there are lots of different companies who make dairy free ice cream and in some cases, you really can't tell the difference! For example, I eat Swedish Glace ice cream, which is dairy free, gluten free and cholesterol free and my partner can't tell that it doesn't have dairy in it! If you have a look round the internet for dairy free ice creams, you should get the names of some companies whose produce you can try.
When it comes to recipes, you can use any fairy free substitutes. However, when using rice milk, remember that it is a very thin liquid and will not be suitable when making puddings or anything of a similar nature. When cooking, ensure to use soya milk and you will be fine.
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this guy that i am friends with and like as more then a friend is into me i am positive of it because he asked me 2 hook up and then told my best friend he wanted 2 hook up with me the only problem is that he has a a gf so should i hook up with him? wat should i do? (link)
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I know that you like him and are probably quite excited that he has said he likes you too....but can you really do that to his girlfriend?
The problem with guys like this is that they want to have their cake and eat it too. In other words, they don't see a problem with having two women or more at the same time and often actually think it makes them much more cool.
The truth is that guys like this have NO respect for women at all and should the time come where you become his girlfriend, you will not be able to relax and trust him knowing that he cheated on his previous girlfriend to be with you. Plus, what is to stop him from doing it again? Believe me, no matter how attractive or wonderful you are, if this is the sort of guy he is, he WILL do it again.
Have a talk with him if you can. Tell him you would like to get together with him too, but you don't want to do it while he is with someone else. It's not fair to you and it isn't fair to his girlfriend. When you can be certain he doesn't have a girlfriend any more, feel free to go for it. That way, you don't get upset, his girlfriend won't get upset and you don't run the risk of getting a bad reputation.
If he won't break up with his girlfriend, you need to tell him that you won't be the person who leads his attention away from her. It's not right and you aren't that sort of person. After this, move on and try to find a guy who actually has some respect for women. Once you find him, you won't regret it, I promise you because you will be able to have a trusting relationship with someone you know cares about you, rather than someone who might just think of you as his 'bit on the side'. You deserve better than that. You ARE better than that and he needs to know it.
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I have been with my partner for over 4 years and have known deep down he has a problem. He is a compulsive liar. It is scary to think about he has lied to me about but I still stick with him through thick and thin. He has lied about having a twin brother, he has lied about his brother having HIV, he has lied about his grandparents dying, he has stolen thousands of pounds from me and tried to lie to get his way out of that too. He has lied about so many things I dont know what is true anymore. I want to help him but feel I dont know how much longer I can take being like this. I do love him and want to help him but dont know how. Every time I try to talk to him about things he looses it and end up beating me up or trashing our flat. He has said he has seen councellors but they haven't helped. Being in the UK, I don't know who to turn to for help? Or should I just get the hell out of here? But how if I live with him? It's just so complicated! (link)
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Oh goodness, you are in a horrible situation and you need to do something about it now.
You say that he lies compulsively. If this is the case then there can be no trust in your relationship and a relationship without that trust cannot last. The fact is, you will never know whether he is telling the truth or not and although I accept it is ultimately your decision as to whether you stay with this man or not, I think it would be unwise to attempt to maintain a relationship with him under the circumstances.
Now, the issue concerning me most is that you say he beats you. I also live in the UK and you should know that ANY form of domestic violence is now an arrestable offence. If you were to contact the police right now and lodge the allegation against him, if you have some form of evidence (bruises, cuts or photos of bruises and cuts, even witnesses to the abuse), they can and will arrest him. If you choose this course of action and can prove the loss of the money he has stolen from you, you can add this to the allegations against him.
It sounds very much to me as though there is a deeper issue with him that has not been picked up on by the Counsellors he says he has seen. That being said, can you trust him when he says he has seen them?
I know that going down the road of legal action is an unpleasent prospect but you need to do this, for your self esteem, self confidence and self respect. You deserve better than a man who lies, steals and beats you and somewhere inside, you KNOW that. You just need the confidence to get it all sorted. Leaving him is an option, but if he is violent, I would strongly recommend reporting him to the police before doing this. After this point, you should seek refuge until the police can assure you the situation is under control.
I want to give you this website address to check out when you can: http://www.womensaid.org.uk/
It provides information on Domestic Violence and tells you in more detail how to get help.
In this life, you have to do what you can to protect yourself and you CAN get away from him if you can find the strength to go through with it.
If you need to talk or would like to discuss this in further detail, please feel free to contact me.
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I want to check my friends AIM because I want to see if she's friends with someone I don't like. [ she won't tell me if she is or not ] and I know her password, and I just want to log on really quick, and then sign off and not go on it anymore. And I know her password and everything, I'm just afraid that if I go on it, someone'll IM me and I'll have to talk to them and they'll mention it to her and she'll find out and get mad. Is there anyway I can do it without her knowing? Like, is there a way I can sign onto her name while she's online? Or will AIM like, send her a notice or something that's she on at 2 places at once. Help? (link)
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Firstly, there is a good chance someone may see her name sign in and they may talk to you. If she finds out and confronts you, you won't have a leg to stand on.
Secondly, there is a major issue that needs to be addressed here. You say you want to know if she is friends with someone you don't like. Rather than going behind her back and fraudulently signing into her account, it would be far, far better to just ask her. If she is your friend, you need to trust that she will tell you the truth and she needs to be able to trust you not to sneak around behind her back. If you go ahead with this, please consider what sort of a friend that makes you to her.
Thirdly, I know that you don't like this person that she might be friends with but let's get this into perspective. Do you really believe you can tell your friend who she can or cannot be friends with? If the shoe was on the other foot, do you think you would stand for it either? Fair enough, you don't like this person. The feeling may be mutual. But it is your friend's decision who she maintains a friendship with and being friends with this person does not mean she cannot be friends with you too.
I know you might be worried that this person will turn your friend against you. If she's a true friend, it won't happen. If she's not a true friend, you were better off without her anyway.
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im not sure where this really belongs... i was told that i was anorexic... by a doc. so now i think it is time to face the facts... but i dont know what to do... people tell me that i should just eat .. but its so much harder than that... people keep telling me its all in my head... but idk... they are scaring me.. i dont know if im ready to get over this yet... or even where to start... and the worst thing is... i have no suport... family and friends... i already tryed... my nutricionist... all aginst me... and my counsolor.. she just acts like its a one step process... i really dont know what to do... can some one help me??
thanks bunches!
xoxoxoxo (link)
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For someone who has never been through an ordeal like yours, it often is viewed as a one-step process because as far as they are concerned, you just put the food in your mouth and eat it. It might be that your Consellor is simplifying it in an effort to minimise the discomfort it causes and make the process seem easier to deal with.
However, some people don't appreciate it isn't always that easy.
If you are ill at ease with the way in which your Counsellor is helping you to deal with this, then you need to tell her straight out that you don't feel comfortable moving through it so fast and you would like to take it a little slower. If you think it would be more effective that way, then that is what is important.
Anorexia is a horrible experience for anyone but please try to bear in mind that you CAN beat it. Yes, it's a difficult path to recovery but try not to think about the illness. The problem is, the more you dwell on the problem itself, the more difficult it is to overcome it.
Instead, think about the future. Imagine yourself happily eating a balanced diet, with the odd tasty treat. Imagine yourself at the ideal weight for your height and age and sticking to it. Imagine how good that would feel. Then, whenever you feel yourself feeling down about it, stamp your foot or clap your hands, make some form of sudden movement and sound and quickly replace it with a positive thought. This was a technique taught to me while I was in therapy some time ago and I promise you with practise it really works.
Finally, please be open to the suggestions of your family and friends, the Nutritionist and the Counsellor. I know right now it feels like they're all against you because they're trying to force you into something you don't want to do. It was never going to be easy to overcome but if you trust them, they will help you through it. Tell them how you feel about it all. Open up to them and really put your heart into getting over this, rather than dwelling on the problem at hand.
Good luck. You WILL get better.
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SO i got this huge bug bite on the back of my leg and I have no idea what its from, or if it even is a bug bite. Its hard, and the size of like 4 quarters. Does anyone have any idea what it could be, and how I can make it go away? Thanks (link)
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It sounds like it might be an insect bite. Unfortunately, some insects, such as the Blandford Fly, can cause big areas of swelling such as you are now experiencing.
As I am not sure where in the world you are, I cannot say whether it is an insect bite or a bite from something else, such as a spider. For this reason and also to show you how to treat it and prevent infection, I have done a Google search and below is a website which will tell you absoloutely everything you need to know about it.
http://www.askdrsears.com/html/8/T084800.asp
If the information contained on the website regarding treatment doesn't help, or if you experience any other symptoms, I would recommend that you speak to a doctor. It is always better to get these things checked by a medical practitioner when in doubt.
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ok soo im an A cup, my mom's a B cup [i hear youre supposed to be about the same size btw im almost 16]. soo i read in cosmogirl that eating things like fish and veggies stimulates growth in your breast bc it has a lot of iron in it. the thing is i like never eat that stuff.. im skinny but i have real bad eating habits lol i eat junk food all the time and never really eat any 'meals' anyway i was wondering if i were to get some vitamins w/ lots of iron [like tha lil flinstones things lol] will that help me grow any?? (link)
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It is true that lacking certain vitamins and minerals in your diet can stunt your growth, and by putting these back into your diet, you can reverse the effects to some extent, in theory.
However, although vitamain and minerals in tablet form can be a good substitute if you cannot absorb certain nutrients for some reason, the best thing you can do is to put these into your diet in their purest form. Fruit and vegetables.
You say you eat a lot of junk food. I don't want to go all preachy on you, but other than preventing you from getting the nutrition you need from food, a diet based on junk food will also have a dramatic knock-on effect on your general health and wellbeing over time. Junk food contains notoriously high levels of fats and salt, which can increase your chances of heart attacks and strokes, as well as causing weight gain.
Rather than taking tablet substitutes to compensate for what is missing in your diet, it would be better to make an attempt at healthy eating. Start trying to incorporate more fuit and vegetables in your diet. It's not easy to do when you're used to foods that are bad for you, because they can be addictive but in the long run, it will be worth it. They will help you grow and give you more energy, as well as a better sense of wellbeing.
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hey . like i just got my period june 23ish and ive only had it like once. is that normal or weird?
and my friend kimmy said she only had it once.
do i really have it . (link)
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Don't worry, that is perfectly normal. When your periods first begin, they are always irregular, so you may well find they are sporadic for the first few months to a year.
In some cases, they never become completely regular and this is one of the reasons why many choose to go on the Contraceptive Pill. As well as being the most effective form of contraception, it also helps to regulate your menstrual cycle.
You should notice your period becomes more regular over the next 12 months, so keep a diary of the dates your period begins and ends and you will be able to see whether this happens.
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Okay. I'm 14 year old female and I chinese. Normally, chinese aren't suppose to have curly hair and suppose to have fine hair, but I don't. But that's not the question.
I have curly, frizzy hair and I want to tame it down, so it isn't so frizzy.
What are some good products that can kinda make it less frizzy. What can I do to make it let frizzy.
-Thanks (link)
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Frizzy hair is a total nightmare. I have the same problem, so you have my sympathies!
I've developed a little regime that helps to keep my hair under control, so maybe that will also work for you.
I wash my hair with an Dove Shampoo for Dry/Damaged hair (as my hair is both and this makes the frizz much worse). Follow up with Aussie Three Minute Miracle Conditioner. It says to leave on for 3 minutes, but I leave it on for somewhere around 8 minutes and it does a brilliant job.
I use Wella Curls Strong Hold Mousse. A generous amount smoothed right the way through my hair, then comb with a comb, NOT a brush. Then dry with a hairdryer on a medium setting with the nozzle ALWAYS facing down. Smooth the hair down with your hand as it dries but do NOT use a brush. After it has dried, I use Sunsilk (the purple and green ones both work for frizzy hair but if your hair is curly, the green one is best) serum. A walnut sized amount goes into your hand and then smooth it gently through the whole of your hair.
If it is still a little frizzy after this, I usually tie it back while it is still warm from drying and then clip up in a large butterfly clip. That helps to calm the hair down. I leave it for around 2-3 hours or leave it in a pony tail over night and the next morning, it's absoloutely fine.
Also, John Frieda Frizz-Ease works fantastically too. I would recommend the Original Serum, which you apply immediately after washing, while your hair is still soaking wet; and the Wind Down Cream, which you apply to dry hair.
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I like to pull out my hairs (any hairs) to feel their texture. I like to see why some are longer, darker, or have waxier cuticles. I know it's strange but I just love to look at the and feel them. Is this Trichotellimania? (link)
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It sounds as though it might be but, as the person before me has said, we aren't really qualified to provide medical advice, so you would be best advised to speak to a doctor about this.
Trichotellimania is actually an anxiety disorder. A lot of sufferers have been through a trauma or suffer from some other form of anxiety and pulling out hair is a physical manifestation of their feelings.
On another note, I have also heard of a case where one woman suffered severely from this while pregnant and actually ate the hair follicles after pulling them out, along with the rest of the hair. It's not a great idea, as she had to have a massive hairball removed from her stomach and intestines.
Anyway, if you speak to your doctor about this, s/he might be able to provide you with a little information on the condition and ways to keep yourself from pulling the hair out.
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okay...first off i am 20 years old and I am a virgin and dont plan on EVER having sex until after marriage, so any relationship I have will always be innocent. so now my question...
There is this guy, who really loves me, and whenever I am with him I feel great. He is like the perfect guy that every girl dreams of meeting. and I love him very much. The thing is he is only 16 years old. :S so I feel like its very wrong for me to have any type of relationship with him, other than friends.
he keeps telling me it doesn't matter how old I am, and he doesn't care. but i feel like its really really wrong. and i told him that once he turns 18-19 to call me up. i could tell it really hurt him, and i cant stand the thought of not being with him. :( have i completely lost my mind? please give me your opinion and advice. negative or postive, as long as your being honest. and please no jokes. (link)
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I have to admit, I can see why you might feel a little weird about it. A lot of women don't feel comfortable dating a guy who is younger than they are. That being said, one of my Gran is a fair few years older than my Grandfer and they have been together for 51 years!
What I'm trying to say is that yes, it might seem a little weird right now because the age difference means that in comparison, he is still relatively young but that doesn't mean it can't work. If you really care about each other and you aren't breaking any laws, those four years really aren't a huge deal.
It might be worth giving the relationship a try. He already knows how you feel so you can tell him that you want to give it a try for a while and see how things go. If you find it too weird after around a month, you could suggest taking a break.
My only other concern about this is that you say you are both in love with each other. It sounds as though you have a sensible head on your shoulders, so I'm not disputing that, but 16 is still very young and it might be that he's not old enough to sustain a long-term relationship. At 20, you may well be looking more towards settling down with that special someone and opinions, particularly of young men at that age are very different. Before embarking on any sort of relationship, you need to discuss what you both want from it and where it might lead in the future. That way, you both know where you stand before you get in too deep.
I wish the best of luck to you both.
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my friend has tried to kill himself before. i just dont see why somebody why somebody would do that. because if you kill yourself, you automattically go to hell. and hell is more worse than anything you can be going through at the moment. so why would somebody wanna do this? i dont need help explaining this to my friend, he got help and he agrees with me on this. (link)
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The truth is that nobody can ever really understand the reasons behind wanting to die so badly that you try to go through with it. Unless you have been there yourself.
When you're living every single day of your life, not hating anything, not liking anything but just not FEELING anything, it just doesn't matter any more. There are those of us who believe in God who truly believe that at that point, nothing could be worse than the black hole they are in. For those of us who don't believe in God, it just doesn't matter. Heaven and hell don't enter into the equation and the only thing that matters is getting away from yourself because you can't stand to be you, in your mind, in your body, for another minute.
Everyone who goes through this has their own personal opinions as to why they want it all to end and their own explanation of how they got there, so you can't generalise it perfectly for everyone. However, the closest I can get is that it seems like the only option for escape for many people out there, even though the light at the end of the tunnel could be 10 minutes, 10 days or 10 weeks away.
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i think my boyfriend loves my best friend and i think she also loves him. i have tried asking my boyfriend questions like if me and him werent going out then who would he go out with and he mentioned her straight away. they are always talking and gettin on even sumtyms mor than me and him do. i feel quite hurt inside but i want to sumhow get proof if he really does love her and if she loves him too before i start thinking of breaking up with him because i luv him so much. please reply back soon x x thanks x (link)
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What an awful situation. I'm so sorry.
The main thing you have to bear in mind right now is that you can't make any decisions until you know for sure where you all stand with each other and however painful it might be, you have got to ask your boyfriend, straight out, "Do you have feelings for.....?" I know you have your suspicions but you will never know until you've asked him. When you know where he stands, you need to speak to your friend.
I would personally not suggest the all out confrontation already suggested. She hasn't necessarily actually DONE anything with him and while it's not a favourable situation, you can never blame someone for having feelings for the person you are in love with. After all, if you can see all the good in them, you can't blame other people for seeing it too. As long as no action has been taken on the feelings while you have been with him, she hasn't done anything wrong. However, she will probably be feeling very very guilty over the way she feels and really quite miserable about the whole situation. For that reason, no matter how hard it is, you need to take a softer tone with her.
Try to meet up with your friend somewhere neutral, so she can't shut you out too much. Explain to her that you've seen the way she looks at your boyfriend and heard the way she talks about him and you need to know once and for all if she has feelings for him because you think she might.
How your boyfriend and your friend react to direct questioning can't be said until it has been done. If they don't have feelings for each other but admit to being good friends, there's nothing further you can do for now. If they do admit to having feelings for each other, and this is the part that will hurt, you need to consider the possibility of ending it with your boyfriend until he has decided who he wants. I'm sorry to have to say that, but the fact is, I agree with what Wally said. If he decides he really does love you, he will come back. Otherwise, if you really do love him as you say you do, you need to let him be with whoever his heart has chosen to make him happy, even if that is your friend.
Unfortunately, that is the thing about true love. If you really care about someone, you want to see them happy. Even if that means they aren't with you.
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im starting to absolutely hate rap, hip hop etc. im starting to like 80`s music, like i've fallen in love with it ever since my dad took my to a poion concert. soo i was wondering what are really great 80's songs/bands
thanks. (link)
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Music from the 80's was some of the bets out there, because it was a culmination of new sounds and everything that came before it, as people discovered more and more ways to create music that nobody had ever heard before. For that reason, music from the 80's is some of my absoloute favourites.
Duran Duran were one of the major groups around in the 80's. They hit big with songs such as Rio, Save A Prayer, Wild Boys, Hungry Like The Wolf, The Reflex and View To A Kill (theme tune to one of the James Bond films). They were also big pin ups at the time.
Moving to a slightly different sound, The Jam, The Clash, The Sex Pistols (late 70's through the 80's), Blondie, The Ramones and The Boomtown Rats had a great punk sound and did some truly amazing songs. (The Boomtown Rats was the band that the ultra-famous Bob Geldof).
Other people to look out for are Belinda Carlisle, Nik Kershaw, The Pretenders, Tiffany, Pat Benatar, T'Pau, Rainbow, Kim Wilde, Huey Lewis and The News, Transvision Vamp, The Bangles, Chicago, INXS, The Pet Shop Boys, Culture Club, Adam and The Ants, Billy Joel, Cyndi Lauper...
There's too many to mention!! That's probably enough to go on for now but they did some GREAT songs between them and if you run a Google Search on 80's bands/artists, I expect you'll get a whole bunch of others I forgot to mention!
Keep listening and if you fancy it, try some 70's music too because some of that is just amazing!
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i'm a 16 year old girl who has never done it or had even had a REAL boyfriend.
is this abnormal?
cause my friends are all off doing it and they think im such a nerd. (link)
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No, it isn't abnormal, it's commendable. So few women hold onto their virginity until they have found someone they really want to lose it to and I think that is a real shame.
I was 18 before I started sleeping with my boyfriend and I don't have a single regret because although a lot of the girls I knew had already had sex and a lot of people called me 'frigid', I was the only one who did it when I was ready and can say it was a perfect experience. I'm also still with the same boyfriend three years on and not one of my one-time friends could say that about themselves.
Perhaps it isn't what everyone else is always doing and maybe that doesn't make it 'normal' but you know what? It's better to have a worthwhile experience and be classed as 'different' than to be a sheep and be miserable for the sake of making a bunch of so-called friends happy.
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Hi myself and partner are not married and im trying to decide which surname suits him better mine or my partners
Jack Harte
Or
Jack Stapleton
Im Stuck with the name jack as it really suits him.
Id be grateful for your opinions
Thank you (link)
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I prefer Stapleton but if it's an option, I would absoloutely agree with making it a double-barrel name and going for Jack Stapleton-Harte
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