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I have gone from younggrandma to just yg. Now,
I am using my real name.
I don't think anyone who knows me will have trouble figuring out who that is!


I have been gone a while dealing with things in my own life. I am back now to help once again. Do not expect answers from me that just tell you what you want to hear. Life is to short for nonsense. :)
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ok this is really weird but i have to pee quite a bit. and when i do go its not alot of pee. like, half the time it usually is. It hits me suddenly. There is no "oh...i might need to go to the bathroom soon..." its more like "CRAP! I GOTTA PEE AGAIN!" it hits suddenly with no warning and i work two jobs and go to school. I can't keep taking a piss every 2 hours. do i have overactive bladder syndrom or something else? what can i do about it? btw im 20/female and im not sexually active. (link)
You need to see a doctor about it. Many things can cause your symptoms. Medication side affect, Diabetes, kidney problem, UTI and others.
It is very important that you get medical
attention. :)


i have a huge crush on this guy but i denied it to everyone including him. Well Em, him and one of our friends were hanging and at the end of the night he was bringing me home and we had sex. Having sex with him just increased my feelings for him. I'm afraid to tell him that i want to be with him. I don't want him to think that i like him because of just the sex because thats not the situation at all. I liked him before we had sex, sex just made it stronger.

how do i tell him? should i tell him?

thanks guys. (link)
You can tell him but I don't know that it will make much of a difference. You can't take it back of course but once you give it, he will continue to use you for sex but may not make you his girlfriend.

Tell him if you want but oops. Don't do that again if you want something lasting. :)


hiii
sorry its a bit long..
well i have liked this boy for about 6-7 months or more. i went out with him for 5 months and we broke up about 3 weeks ago. i still love him and i have never loved anyone as much as him. everyone can even tell.
i cheated on him at the very start that we went out and then i realised how much i love him and i regretted it; and he forgave me. but the whole time we were going out he would ditch me and he also lied to me about smoking (i didnt like smokers at the time) and he lied about not smoking. I forgave him for everythingg he did. then he did cheat on me, but he was drunk and the girl did stuff to him; it wasnt him at all .. so i forgave him..again..then we broke up because he kept flirting with these girls and it just got too much for me. And then about 2 weeks ago his best friend sends me a message saying all this threats and stuff and that if i ever talk to my ex again i will get bashed. I didnt really take notice of it coz he hasnt said anything to me about it. But last week me and my ex started talking and i asked him what he would do if his friend hit me and he said he would go crazy and be angry and stuff. Then i asked him if he ever thinks about me anymore and he said All the time. Then i was like Why arent we together yet.. and hes like Because my best friend doesnnt want me to be. .
and today i asked him why his friend doesnt want us to be together and he said I dont know.
So practically the only reason were not together is because of his best friend..and i dont know what to do because i have never felt like this about anyone; i actually think i love him.
Please help
thankss
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Lets take this one thing at a time.

Lies. Not good. Doesn't matter what he lied about it will be hard to ever believe him again. Strike one!

Drunk. If he is your age he is also breaking the law. Same deal with the smoking as a matter of fact. Strike two!

Excuses. Drunk and cheating makes him a two time loser. Such an easy out using being drunk as an excuse. Strike three!

Blaming the girl. Oh please! Strike four.

Flirting. Usually not a strike but he has a bad record. Not a good thing.

Letting friends run his life. What? He has no balls. Strike five.

I think you could find someone more deserving of your affection young lady. Running after this guy is going to get your heart broken. :)


me and my Boyfriend have been going out for a month ((tomorrow)) and i was wondering if i should get him anything. cause like this is the longest realtionsship that i have ever had. and i really like him. ((im 15 by the way)) and i was just thinking about like being relly nice ot him and wearing one of my shirts that are his favoirte. i dont know. i need to know if its okay for me to get him something because i feel like i should. but i dont know. please help =] (link)
You don't have to get him anything. I feel that if you celebrate every month you are dating, then a year is no longer a big deal. Its just another anniversary. :)


Mkay .
This has been bothering me for some time now .
Why when there's a gay guy couple everyone makes a big deal , But when there's a goy women couple people think nothing of it ?
Also , Why are guys turned on my gay girls ?

Just to let you all aware , Im straight . (link)
Unless a gay person is real obvious about it you couldn't tell if they were gay or not. Women tend to hang out and show emotions more openly than most men. So gay women may be less noticeable unless they hanging all over each other in public.

Guys are just turned on by women in general. They don't care much weather they are gay, straight or purple. :)


one of my best friends is turning 15 tomorrow, and i already got her a gift. she invited me to her party as well (sunday). when should I give her the gift? on her birthday or her party? :) (link)
I think I would wait until the party unless you happen to be hanging out with her tomorrow. Otherwise you will feel bad because she isn't opening it with the others on Sunday. :)


my parents are getting devorced. my dad may move 2 hours away and my mom may move out of my school system. if i had to choose between my mom && my dad, i would choose my dad. hes way more relaxed, and i get along with him better. my mom and i fight all day every day and she honestly loosing it. is it possible i could declare emancipation? im 15 (almost 16 on december 8th) and a female. i dont have a job. i go to high school, im a cheerleading. if i did declare emancipation, and got it, i would probably live with my friend whos a boy, we would probably get an apartment. what should i do? should i declare emancipation or is there not point. would i get it or no? anything you can do to help would be great.
thank you.
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I think it may be hard to get emancipated.
Here is some info.

From Answers.com....
In special circumstances, a minor can be freed from control by their guardian, before turning 18. In most states, the three circumstances in which a minor becomes emancipated are: (1) enlisting in the military [requires parent/guardian consent], (2) marrying [requires parent/guardian consent], (3) obtaining a court order from judge [obviously does not require parent/guardian consent].

The exact laws and protocols for obtaining emancipation vary by state. In most states, the minor must file a petition with the family court in his/her jurisdiction, formally requesting emancipation and citing reasons why it is in his/her best interest to be emancipated. He/she must prove that he/she can support himself/herself financially. Many states require that the minor have been living separate from his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) for a period of time; however, that requires the consent of the parent(s)/guardian(s) in order to not classify simply as "running away".

Emancipations are rarely granted, because of the narrowness of the definition of "best interest". On one end of the spectrum are minors who have been victims of abuse; in most cases, the state's department of child services is notified and the child is placed in foster care. On the other end of the spectrum are minors who are seeking emancipation for superficial reasons, such as not being pleased with their parent's/guardian's rules. In those cases, the emancipation will most likely be denied.


i really need to know.


DONT DELETE THIS!!! (link)
Some people think they will get more answers to their questions if they write "I rate 5's" on it.
It doesn't help. Matter of fact I personally would never answer them at all. Now I delete them. :)

I am a L2 moderator and can see this is your first question. When you ask a question, you get to "rate" the answers. Since you have not asked one before you probably didn't know that.

So, note to others answering this question, don't give a smart ass answer. It is a reasonable question in these circumstances.

We encourage people to rate their answers. We also want them to rate fairly. Giving everyone a 5, even if they give you a bad answer doesn't teach them to give good answers.

Now when we see someone write "I rate 5's", we usually just delete the question. Says right on the question asking page not to do it.







What are some different ways to eat white rice? I've tried it with vinegar, but I'm wondering other ways. I eat it often but I get tired of eating it by itself or with soy sauce. I'm just curious as to how I can spice it up and make it more flavorful. (link)
The only way I can stand it is with sugar and milk.
Just like eating cereal! You can also throw some fruit in it and eat it that way. Pineapple is my favorite. :)


i had a urinary tract infection and my doctor gave me this powder to put into a class of water three times a day, and it finally went away. it was gone for about a month and a half when it's returned. i know it's said that urinary tract infections can come back but i'm nervous that this is a serious problem because it's too soon. (link)
The stuff he gave you must have helped some but chances are it didn't get rid of it completely.
It isn't at all uncommon for this to happen.
Doesn't mean there is anything more going on.

Call your doctors office on Monday and talk to his/her nurse. Tell her you were in recently for
a UTI, tell her what the doc gave you for it, and
tell her it was gone for a while but your symptoms are back. The doctor may simply call you in a new prescription for something else since you were seen not so long ago. :)


ok i like this guy and he likes me back but the thing is i cant date so we're not going out. but is it bad if i kiss him? he always kisses me on the forehead and my head if i kiss him am i gonna be slutty?
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Kissing isn't slutty. It isn't bad.
You might want to have a heart to heart with your mom and talk about when you can date. If not a one on one date right now, she may allow you to date going out with a group of friends. It is worth asking about. :)


Well my BFFs are like all getting boys now we all are and i n otice that we are ignoreing eachother and going to out boys. I really do'nt like it i miss them and as much as I like the boy I like i really want my BFFs back. So how can we still see eachother and still like boys. (link)
The girls night out idea is a very good one.
Once a week get together for a girly gossip session or something!

Whats happening is very natural. At least you all have boyfriends. If one of your friends doesn't have, give some extra thought to include her now and then. Once boys come into the picture, they become a girls entire world sometimes. So make a special
time for just you girls. :)



My nephew, who lives with me, wont eat anything. if he eats anything its unhealthy foods. the only reason he even gets unhealthy foods id because my sister (his mother) is so worried that he wont eat anything at all. I've read up on it and im sure he's more than just a picky eatter. he eats next to nothing at all. he gets milk at bed time and his mother gives him granola bars because he likes them and they arent as unhealthy as the candy he beggs for. the doctors tell her to feed im high callerie foods but her idea of high callerie foods are junk foods adn i dont know how to get it in her head that those foods arent good for him. i know she only give him thoes foods because she knows he'll eat them. but he seriously doesnt eat any healthy foods. and hever since he stoped eatting baby food, he wont eat anyting that looks like it like yogert or soups. Hes 2 years old and weighs 25 lbs. hes not lossing wieght but not gaining. the doctors say hes not mal-nutritioned.

i need some ideas on why he doesnt eat and what i can do for him....

Thank you to anyone who can help me (link)
I can tell you what worked for me. I have 2 grown children and 7 grandkids so I have a little experience with the finicky kid. :)

The main rule...When he gets hungry he will eat.
He really will.

What you have to do is take control and not give him choices. Choices can come when he is older and has learned to eat things that are good for him.

This worked on a picky eater nephew I took care of for a while. You make a meal. You very nicely tell him that this is what we are having for supper. Nothing else, this is it. He may turn up his nose ( mine did) and say I don't want any. OK you tell him. Thats ok. You don't have to eat it. I'm real sorry though this is all we are having. Make a big production of putting foil or something over his plate and tell him you will save this for him in the fridge. If he gets hungry later, it will be right here for you to eat. Then do not give him any candy or fun stuff to eat.

You will feel bad for him but if he doesn't eat it he will the next time. Just stick to your guns on this. It isn't going to kill him to miss a meal or two. If you start in the morning he will probably be eating by nightfall. IF he doesn't get sweets. Once he starts eating right you can throw in something bad for him to eat now and then. :)





alright so if i ask my mom to go see a doctor what do i tell her, it feels weird when i pee?
i dont want her to know im sexually active =/ (link)
You can tell her it hurts when you pee, and any other symptoms you may be having. Tell her you
think you need to see a doctor because it really hurts when you pee. Telling her you need to see a doctor lets her know you really hurt!

If she knows about UTIs she will know they can be caused by things other than sex. If she knows nothing, tell her you looked it up on the net
and they are common in girls of all ages.

Don't be scared. It will be fine. :)


Can you use normal nair 'down there' (link)
ABSOLUTELY NOT!

The chemicals will burn sensitive skin.
Unless a product specifically says on the
bottle that it is made for the bikini area,
DO NOT use it.

Trust me. I had a friend who did use it
and she was in severe pain for days.


What are some good ways to destress on the spot because i cant just walk away from my problems like everyone always expectx people to do. thanks (link)
There are many ways to deal with stress. I found so many sites I am going to give you the search so you can check some of them out if you'd like. :)

only search advicenators.com


14/f so ive had my period for about a year. and this month i am more than a week late.... i havent had sex or anything. what could cause this? it isnt possible that i still have a tampon in from last month is it? (link)
There are so many reasons it could be late! If you haven't had unprotected sex then don't worry about it unless you go a couple of months without one.

At 14 you have a lot of changes going on. Hormones fluctuate, so much stress from school and boys, and friends, and do I look alright...normal teen anxiety. All can cause your period to skip a month. It may also come next week. All pretty normal.

If you had left a tampon in you would probably be hurting by now. It does happen (I have worked in an ER and know it to be true). If you ever feel you may have left one in and can't find a string, always go to your doctor or the ER and find out for sure.

I don't think you will need it but here are the symptoms of toxic shock syndrome. All girls should know what they are anyway. :)

Toxic shock syndrome from staphylococcus starts suddenly with vomiting, high fever (temperature at least 102 degrees Fahrenheit [38.8 degrees Celsius]), a rapid drop in blood pressure (with lightheadedness or fainting), watery diarrhea, headache, sore throat, and muscle aches. Within 24 hours, a sunburn-like rash appears. There also may be bloodshot eyes and an unusual redness under the eyelids or inside the mouth (and vagina in females). After that, broken blood vessels may appear on the skin. Other symptoms may include: confusion or other mental changes; decreased urination; fatigue and weakness; thirst; weak and rapid pulse; pale, cool, moist skin; and rapid breathing.


okay, well i'm just curious about this.
i'm on my period, and i gave my boyfriend a hand job. and he skeeted/cummed in my hand and i wiped it off, and i went to go change my pad and stuff and it touched the bottom of the pad. can i get pregnant by that?

and can you get pregnant when you're on your period? (no i did not do it when i'm on it, i'm just wondering)

is there any other way you can get pregnant besides vaginal sex? (link)
You cannot get pregnant if he touched the pad.

Yes indeed you can get pregnant while on your period. Sperm can live for quite some time in a nice warm place. Anytime you have unprotected sex there is the possibility of pregnancy. Don't believe anything different.

To get pregnant sperm must enter the vagina. It can get there via the penis or from unwashed hands (though rare, it can happen). Pre-ejaculate can also contain sperm. Never let him enter you "for just a minute".


I was infactuated to a girl who pass by me everyday, she never used to turn back n look at me but oneday she was dressed so sexily i was starin at her lower back n she looked at me, should accept i secretly used to adore her godly shape..i was quite embarrssed...do u think it is good to go ahead and speak inspite of this incident? (link)
Sure it is. Go speak to her. If she mentions it just tell her that she looked so good you couldn't help yourself. Had it made her mad she would have growled at you then. :)


I have known someone for 11 years, i considdered them my best friend, upon meeting meeting someone that i really wanted to get to know and start a relationship with i decided to tell my friend about this, my friend freaked out and threatened to kill themself, they say that they have known me for 11 years and i should spend more time with them they also want to know where i am at all times, who i am talking to, and they try and keep me isolated from my family and other friends, they have "coerced" me into doing sexual things with them and have lied and minipulated my emotions to get what they want, i know that this is abuse and i know that i need to stop it, i just dont know how without my best friend killing themself, I also feel as if i deserve what i am in now because of something i did when i was younger IE "abused someone" i really need some help understanding why i feel as if i deserve pain and abuse, and also how do i get my friend the professional help they need? (link)
Nobody deserves abuse. So get that right out of your head. Anyone who abuses you, in whatever way, is not your friend.

If you EVER want to lead a life that doesn't include having this person in your business 24/7, you need to tell him/her to get lost. I know it sounds mean but you have to do it.

I doubt he /she will kill themselves over this. That is most likely said to keep you right where they want you to be. Afraid enough to keep them around. However, to make yourself feel better, tell someone who is close to him/her what is being said and pass the worry onto someone else.

YOU are not responsible for anything this person may do now or in the future. Do not worry about getting your friend professional help. That is not your concern. It is something he/she has to do for him/her self. You can suggest it, but you can't
make them go for help.

If after you tell this person to leave you alone
they continue to call you or follow you around, PLEASE contact police. Do not let it pass or put up with it because you consider them a friend.
Their behavior makes them potentially dangerous.
Not meaning to scare you, but honestly, be careful.




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