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Did you ever wake up and wonder when your life became a soap opera? A bizzare mixture between 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Days of our Lives'?



I know I've had that feeling - that it's just all too dramatic and ridiculous, and wouldn't it be nice to go and under a nicely-furnished rock for a while? So, whilst I do not promise or claim to be an expert on how teenage boys minds work or how you can uncode your best friend's baffling behaviour, I'll always attempt to empathise and offer some honest words of advice.



I am 21, with a fairly dysfunctional life as a artsy student type. I've recently graduated with a degree in Philosophy, and am spending time working in the law before returning to university for further study. I still don't know what I want to do with my life, but I like where I am at the moment. I like shoes, bad television, chocolate cheescake and pretty things.



I am very busy at the moment, attempting to fund my life as a postgraduate (that's grad school to the Americans). I do still stop by quite a lot to help out with the admin stuff, but my column is pretty lame and inactive. Boo-hiss. I will however still endeavour to answer any questions that are sent my way, so feel free to send questions to my inbox.





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[OK HERE IS AGAIN ANOTHER LONG MESSAGE, BUT I WRITE LIKE THIS BECAUSE I AM JUST LIKE THIS, ITS HOW I DESCRIBE THE SCENE EXACTLY AND HOW I CAN BEST HELP MAKE YOU UNDERSTAND]

Well, I decided to go out on Saturday Night, even after I thought that it would be better if I cooled it for a while.

My friends say that I should say bye to the prick, because he is playing with my mind. And in some respects, I agree, but why cant I. I dont love him, so why cant I just say Enough is Enough, see you mate!

I went out with my friends, the time was 11pm. We walked up the stairs in the club, and guess who looked over as I walked up them. Yours Truly.

He basically ran away when I got to the club, so I ignored him as my friends told me to.

I was having a great night, until one of my friends wispered in my ear and said that he is watching you all the time. I was like, why, what is it this time. And he said to me, I think he is Jelous that you are having fun, talking to heaps of people, and he is just here with his mate Terry, Not talking to people, not knowing anyone else. So I said do you wanna go somewhere else. So we headed off to another bar for 35 minutes to meet up with friends. This place was quite a bit more cooler, because there were more people I was getting introduced to from friends, and when you speak to these people, they genuinely show interest in what you have to say, and vice versa.

1am came around, and we went back to the place we started. He was there still, but still looking over. I looked but was more like who gives a shit in my body language.

You see, if we are to be friends. why isnt he acting like a friend. may be he doesnt want a friendship at all.

My friends and I gradually worked out way across the room, and moved to talk to others. But where ever I seemed to go, he would slowly work his way over there with me. Still not talking to me, but like following me. His friend also walked over. I was standing talking to people and suddenly there was a tap on my shoulder. He said Hi again. And i was like Hi. I so wanted to grab him and say, what the hell do you want with me, but I didnt, so I turned my head and continued to talk with my friends.

He then said goodbye, and I will see you at the concert. I was like yes. see you there.

I stayed at the club, talking to his mate. for a good 1 hour, on and off, while playing a game of pool with others.

He said, where you ignoring us tonight, and I was like no, I was just with friends, and talking to them. Saying hello didnt cross my mind right away.

He was like cool, ok.

I spoke about the concert. and said I would bring one of my friends along, and he was like cool. fine.

Sunday came, and I messaged ryan and said, hey, do you want to go for a walk on the beach today, friends only promise.

and he was like, sorry i cant i am too busy today, im going christmas shopping with terry, and I have a christmas party for work to attend.

I messaged him back saying. All good, I will see you at the concert.

Later in the day, Terry messaged me and said, 30% is off clothes today, where they were shopping, but I was like no thanks, been there, thanks for the offer, but they have nothing I like. He was ok and said, no worries.

I went shopping for some clothes, and purchased something really nice for the concert. I then messaged Terry and said, hey I got some nice stuff. and he was like ha ha we are still at the other place. I then said, I have your ticket Money, do you want me to meet you there, and I will give it to you. he was like ok.

I walked into the shop, and Ryan and Terry were sitting at the perfume counter testing and buying presents. He didnt even say hello, so I knew when im not wanted.Terry said, hi. I gave him his money, and chatted briefly. Ryan still hardly said a word. I was wondering what the hell is going on. So i said, well im off. Terry said, why do you always run away fast. I was like, cos im off to go get dinner ready. He was like, want to join us for dinner, and I was like, not really, I know when im not wanted, and he said, what! I said, look I dont want to push the friendship any further. Remember, I move to fast, or have you forgotton. and he was like, join us. Ryan is it ok. and he was like, yeah, who cares kind of attitude.

I drove to the place. we sat outside, and all he did was look at other girls walking by, going toot toot. Then he would look at me when he had done it. I was thinking to myself what the hell is going on here. I didnt eat, cos I had already spent too much money on my outfit, but I did drink lots of water, and talk while they were eating. It was so silent most of the time, because nothing was said. So i sparked conversations like, do you like sour cream terry. stuff like that, but it only lasted so long. He still didnt speak much.

I then asked about the concert, and if they would like to meet before for dinner. and Terry was like ok. Ryan was like fine. And I said, you know what would be really nice, Curry. Are there any great curry places. And Terry said a few. but Ryan said, im not a fan of curry. So i said, fine, lets pick somewhere else, and Terry said, Ryan, dont worry, there are plenty of other meals to choose at a curry place. That way everyone gets what they want. But I said, either way, lets pick a place nice. I walked to finish the night, and said Message me to let me know what you are doing.

Ok fine. Terry said. Ryan, message me tomorrow, would you like to do lunch, and he was like fine.
I have a few things to do, but fine.

Well message me anyway, whatever you decide.

I walked away, got in my car and drove home.

Monday morning, I get called into work earlier than usual, and realize I wont be able to have lunch because of the work load I have to do before the concert. I message him and say, sorry but I have to cancel. He doesnt message me back. So i think, hes got the message, but cool no worries.

All is fine, and I message Terry to say. Is Curry hot or not.

And he messaged me back and says no. Ryan doesnt want to go.

I drop into his shop on my lunch break, and talk briefly, and say, do you want to still pick a place for dinner, and he was no, i cant make it, well do you want to do drinks before the concert and he said yeah, 6:30pm. meet me out the front of the shop.

I head back to work, switch off my phone, and concerntrate. I need to finish my work, by 5:30 to get home, shower, and get ready. Well what do you know, I dont leave until 6:15pm. I ring terry and say, sorry I cant make it for drinks, I will give you a call before I get back into town, I am off home to get ready. He is fine ok.

I get back into town around 6:50pm. They are at inbox cafe. talking with my mate that I invited. and I sit down, grab a drink, and talk.

Hi terry, Hi Ryan. Hey matt.

Man im so excited about tonight, i cant wait until I meet her. See her. Hear her. This is going to be awesome. I brought along my 6 cd covers to get them signed.

Cut a long story short. we arrive at the venue. He is sitting on one side of terry, me on the other. I was like, ok. I am here with my friend. Everything is a.o.k. I grab a banana from the shop on the way, but when i get out, I notice them halfway closer to the venue. so I try and catch up and wonder why didnt they wait. I get up to them, and terry yells out to me, ok I want to see how far you can go down on this banana. Suck it, all.

I was like, no. but laughed shy. Ryan didnt say anything. This terry fella was obviously joking, so I thought nothing more of the comment.

We got to the doors of the venue, and I was like, YEAH TINA ARENA. WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO! REAL LOUD.

I was so excited. I honestly was so excited.

we met some of terrys friends while waiting to go in. I started to ask people who had ear pieces in, do you know Tina. Do you know Tina, what are my chances to get these signed.

And they werent looking good at present.

We went in, had a ball, I sang and danced and Tina on stage said, why cant everyone dance like me.

Not many people wanted to get up and have fun.
It was so weird.
Ryan keep wispering in Terrys ear.

By the way, I started introducing myself to all other Tina fans. Talking to them during intermission.

I talked to my friend, but it still felt weird. like he was ignoring me. or trying to act cooler than me. something was definatly up.

But i dont know if this is me again the analytical. Reading too much into it.

The concert is over. I get my cds signed. and we head off for a drink.

Ryan is sitting to his back slightly to me, and doesnt talk at all to me. doesnt talk much at all.

I was like. Thank you so much for inviting me. It was so awesome. I had the best time. It was the best.

Wooooo hoooo, i cant believe I got my cds signed.
Im so excited. What a night.

Terry was like, yeah, it could have been better.
I was like, god, i loved it, I got up and danced. it was awesome. You should have danced all of you.
You only live once.

I really enjoyed myself.

I was like so does anyone want to get a piece of pizza. and ryan said, he is going to go home. so did my friend matt. Terry and I went and got a piece each. We chatted, but then i said, can i be honest with you, and he said sure. I am confused, I am kind of pissed at ryan, and he said, why.

Well, he wants no relationship, ok, fine, done, but he said he wants a friendship, but one, he didnt talk to me all night, and 2, he turned his back to me after the concert. 3 he said to you, and i heard him, make sure i dont sit next to...you sit between me and so so.

Terry then said, i thought you were over him. Well, i was, but i still feel something for him. I cant explain it to him, but it feels weird again. but with him ignoring me, what do i do.

he said, he ignored all of us quite a bit. thats just him. Thats ryan. Ok. so then what is it that he wants. A friendship, because i want to invite him over for dinner, i want to go out for dinner, may be a movie, or go to the beach. but i am too scared to ask him because i might be moving too fast again. what do i do.

he said, i think that you are so obsessed with him, and its weird. I said. what, and he said, well i think that the reason why you have this profound attraction to him, is because he is unobtainable, he is off the list of guys. he is unreachable. and you are more and more obsessed with this.

I said, what! He tells me he wants to be friends, i am just reciprecating his wishs. but i am slowly thinking this is a waste of time.

Terry said that can i be honest. I think you need to have sex a little more. casual fun, sleep around, experience.

I was like, where did that come from. and why do i have to do that.

he said, well i think you need to get ryan off you mind. i mean you love him. right?

no. who said anything about love. I feel a strong connection between him and i. its so powerful.
Its just again the fact that he is unobtainable. Out of reach.

No its not. Im not obsessed with him, even though it seems like it. I want something, and ryan hasnt been 100% clear again.

Terry said, you need to know something, most guys are going to say anything they like, to get you into bed.

I said. ok, so ryan layed on my lap, stroking my legs, what just to root me. to have sex.

No.

Well then what was it.

Thats just the way ryan does things, hes a touchy person.

So that feeling of warmth i felt was just nothing.

I think you need to play the field a bit,

I have done that terry, finished with it also.

I want something a little more meaningful.

Deeper,

more passion.

I want someone who i can cook for, we can hold hands, and watch each other and make each other smile. to have fun. to run and play.

basically not just sex, and thanks. see you later.

well, i think you are too deep for men. you wont find anyone who will return this behavior.

Well, it makes me sad.

and the night is over and i go home.



What is going on.

Say goodbye. and never talk to either of them again. because terry is making me confused again.

or just say hi when i see them, and thats it. thats all.

dont message them again. NEVER.

just ignore them.

cut it off.

say goodbye,

Why cant i! why do i still want to grab him and kiss him.

this is terring me apart.

it is the fact that I cant get him, thats driving me crazy and not making it easy for me to say its over.

i am a scorpio, where we usually put out our tails and sting when we are hurt. so why havent i done this to Ryan.

"Terry, if I am too deep, why did ryan share so much about his past and his childhood, and beg me to tell him"
"Well i guess its usually to get into your pants"

what kind of comment is that. if not a joke. and no laughing after.

i just dont know anymore.



A few things:

1) You need to take a break from these guys. Say hi by all means, but leave it at that. Ryan can't give you what you need as a boyfriend, and trying to be friends with him and Terry is just hurting you at the moment. It's hard, but it takes time to get over him, and if you attempt to force a friendship when neither of you appear to be ready, you'll end up just hurting more.

2) Ignore Terry's comments. If you think you had something deeper with Ryan, then I'm sure you did. Don't let somebody who wasn't involved tell you they know more about what happened then you do.

3) Try not to think about him so much. Obsessing about every little detail of the evening (as this question suggests you are doing...) isn't healthy and won't give you peace of mind. Just make a decesion to distance yourself from them until you are ready to be friends without feeling the way you do at the moment, and then leave it - concentrate on going out with other friends and having fun by yourself and with them, and you'll begin to move on.

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what does cunt mean?



It's an offensive term for a woman's vagina. Some women have tried to reclaim it (in the way that some homosexuals reclaim 'faggot' as their own, or some African Americans call each other 'nigger'), but most people consider it exremely offensive, and as such, I'm not going to approve this question for the general board.

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what does it mean to pop your cherry? i have heard it tons of times but i never really understood what it meant x3



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To pop your cherry is to break your hymen. This often happens the first time you have sex, but it you can also do it by exercising (horse-riding and cycling are often causes) or by masturbating - you don't have to have had sex to pop your cherry. If you don't bleed the first time you have sex, then you probably broke it at some other time. It isn't a big deal.

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I was thinking about asking this girl out. The only problem is ... Shes my cousin. I mean shes not like my first cousin. Shes my grandmothers nephews daughter. Shes such a hottie. I love her. Is this wrong? Would it be considered incest? please give me your opinions about this.



The girl is your second cousin.

It is not illegeal to date, marry or have sex with your second cousin. Hell, it isn't illegeal to date, marry or have sex with your first cousin - it's just frowned upon in most Western cultures. It is in fact only technically incest between members of the immediate family - e.g. mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters.

That does not make asking this girl out a good idea. It may well make things akward within your family, and it would certainly make things akward at family gatherings if you went out then subsequently broke up.

Weigh up your options. You could ask her out and risk a lot, or you could decide that it isn't worth it and move on. Maybe you do have a real connection with this girl and it's worth taking the risk, but the chances are that your relationship won't be a great love story, it will just be akward and difficult when things don't work out as planned. If you do decide to persue a relationship with her, tread carefully. All the best.

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What would you call it if you had yourcloths off and kind of had sex but the thing didnt go in the other thing but there was like the actioms lb it like sex. See that hapenend to me. I was at my house taking a bath and the front door was unloked and my boy friend walked in and walkied in the bathroom and he kindof pulled me out of the bath tub and took me to the bed room, I really didnt care and then he did thatstuff to me. See I am 14 and I was left home and He is 17 and now I keep on asking him if he once to have sex and he says no.. He says he doesnt want to hurt me well it hurts me when he says no. like he sayd if we get married whats the chances after what we did in my bedroom it was kindof like sex right



What you did is called frottage. It's not talked about a lot, so girls are often plagued with those 'is this normal?' / 'what am I doing?' type questions, but I promise, it can be a normal and healthy way to experiment.

They way you talk about what your boyfriend did is frankly worrying though. He just burst into your bathroom and scooped you up? You've said that you don't care about what he did, but did you actually want him to do it? Did you say that he could? It seems to me that your boyfriend has seriously overstepped the mark here and you need to have a frank talk about what you both would like and what you both expect. It's bad to just stumble into a sexual relationship (and though this particular act is not sex, it is a sexual act) without talking things over. Be honest with him about what you are comfortable with and what you'd like from him to avoid confusing situations like this where you do something without much thought and then don't know where you stand. Good luck.

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i found out my crush likes me 2! but he says he doesn't know if he wants a gf right now! so what shud i do? shud i wait for him?!



If he isn't sure, don't push it. You don't want to be with somebody who isn't commited to the relationship and isn't sure they want to be with you. The sad truth is, if he can't decide whether he wants to be with you or not then he just doesn't like you that much at the minute. Give him his space to work it out. He'll either realise that he does actually like you and want to be with you, in which case you get what you want, or he continues in his current indecisive frame of mind, which makes him not good to try and get involved with. Don't write him off just yet, he may just be a bit confused and need time, but if in a few weeks he's still not sure then just let it go and find somebody else who is able to commit to you. All the best.

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All my friends do all this oral sex crap with all the guys... im waiting till im married to do all that stuff. I think they are total sluts for doing it with just a radom guy they know, when they dont even have feelings for them at all, just friendly ones. I really think its gross i mean were only in 8th grade and were 14... i mean makeing out and that is ok but yeah ... am i wrong?



Well, to break the mould of answers...

No, it's not a great idea to be handing out sexual favours when you are 14, just because that is a young age to be making decesions about what you want to do and whether you are, in fact, ready. I do however think that sexuality and how it is expressed is a personal matter - if a girl wants to give or recieve oral sex, then it's her buisness. As long as she's able to make that decesion rationally for herself (which, arguably, a 14 year old can't, just because they are too young to really judge all the possible effects of what they do) then it's okay and should be left to her to decide.

Nobody is asking you to do what these girls do. I think it's highly commendable that you've decided to wait to do these things until you are older and married - but that is *your* decesion, and whilst its great that you've decided to live that way, you have to accept that not everybody does. Remember that, whatever these girls do, you do still call them your friends, and names like "slut" and calling their behaviour "gross" really isn't nice - consider how you'd feel if they complained about their "prudish" friend? Names don't get us anywhere. You might not like what they do, and that's a valid opinion, but don't waste energy slagging them off. Stick to your guns regarding your own choices and opinions, but don't try and push them on other people. All the best.

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Ok I am not a geek and I am not popular. I am in the middle and I am sure of it. I am in 8th grade and I have never had a boyfriend before. In all I have asked 4 guys out and they all turned me down. I am pretty...but not like WOW GOREGOUS pretty but resonably cute. I have to ask is there something wrong with me?
-single and hatin it



There is nothing wrong with you. It's totally normal to want to have a boyfriend at your age, but you just haven't found the right guy yet. Just because you've been turned down a few times doesn't mean there's something intrinsically undesirable about you, it just means you've been unlucky in who've you been interested in - maybe they were too immature for a relationship, or were interested in somebody else at the time.

My advice would to be to stop concentrating on having a boyfriend, and get to enjoy other parts of your life. Not only will you feel happier in yourself, your more laid back attitude will probably be really attractive to guys. Most guys are a little intimidated by girls they percieve just want to have a boyfriend, so hopefully if you chill out a bit you'll find it easier to find a boyfriend. All the best.

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I'm asking this to some of my favorite columnists and the pool. I'm trying to get as many intelligent responses as possible. I thought I'd provide you with an explanation just in case you see it twice.

I've had this crush on this girl for quite some time. It's gotten to the point where I'll buy stuff I don't really need, nor do I really want, just to talk to her. She always seems happy to see me and always gives me a big hug before I leave. The problem is I have no idea how old she is. I'm not the type of guy who judges people who date younger or older people, but it seems to worry my when I'm involved. I'm 20, what if she's only 15 or 16. She looks and kind of acts young, so I'm worried. What do you think the dating age limit should be for someone like myself?

The other problem. Earlier today, I saw scars and cuts on her rist. It doesn't look like something an accident would have caused. I know she can't really die from cuts on arm, but the scars aren't exactly good for her either. How should I go about asking her where they're from? Is it even my business to ask such a question? What if she obviously lies to me about the scars origins? Should I just drop it then or what?



I think you should ask her about her age. Whilst I don't doubt that your intentions are honourable, if she really is as young as 15 then you need to know that so you can adjust your behaviour, because it really isn't fair on her to be persuing her if she is that young. If she turns out to be older, say 17 or 18, then at least you know and can set your mind at rest. There isn't anything wrong with dating somebody older or younger than yourself until it reaches a level where the two of you aren't equals because you have such radically different lifestyles and experiences - I'd say that would be the case if she was 16 or under, but there is no definite cut off point and it does depend on a great deal how mature each of the participants are. So yes - ask her. It doesn't make you judgemental to want to know how old she is, it's something you really should know before you get too emotionally involved.

As for the scars on her wrists, I'd say that it depends how well you know her. If the scars she has are self-inflicted, then this will likely be a hugely personal topic for her, and one that she won't be likely to respond well to being questioned on. You don't say how often you see her, or how close you are, although you are close enough to hug and be friendly. I'd say if your still very much getting to know her it would be best to avoid the topic for the time being but try and see if she has new scars or whether they are old ones. If you feel she might be able to open up to you now though, then by all means ask her, though be prepared for her not wanting to talk about it or her deceiving you. Such a reacion doesn't mean she won't ever want to talk about it, it may just be hard for her to open up and be totally honest about it if she does cut when first asked. Be patient with her. If she has ever self-harmed it's because she's found dealing with pain difficult, and reliving that may well also be difficult, so if she doesn't want to talk, don't push it, but wait for her to open up in her own time.

I hope I helped. All the best.

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ok i appreciate you saying you're sorry if you affended me but the thing is my periods havent neccesarily STOPPED. they are just irregular, i dont get them every month. they in no way shape or form have stopped. You also need to stop telling me im anorexic. i've been skinny my whole life and my dr. has never had any problem with my weight. She says that i'm thin and healthy so please don't judge me. I'm not "borderline anorexic". You have no right to call me that.



I am just quoting things you've said in your questions. 'Borderline anorexic' is a direct quote from you - if you don't remember, look through the 'your questions' section.

I'm glad that your periods haven't stopped totally, and upon rereading your origional question, I realise I might have overreacted and assumed they had stopped totally when this wasn't what you were trying to convey. Still, that they are irregular is worrying - an irratic and irregular menstrual cycle when it was previously settled is the first sign that your body is not doing very well. At the very least, it suggests you are borderline and musn't try to loose any more weight.

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I have the lead role in a play, and i need advice on how to memorize my lines! any ideas? Thanks soo much!



It depends how long your lines are. For short lines, repeating them out loud and having another person to read the other part so you learn your cues is great. Longer sections of speech are harder. I find writing things out very quickly several times in a row helps comit them to memory. Another technique is to draw your speech, or at least add little pictures as prompts (for example, if you were trying to memorize 'shall I compare thee to a summers day? You are more lovely and more temperate', you might draw a sun and a little thumbs up sign)). When you're running through something, pictures are often great aids, so if you train you brain to associate pictures with your speech you'll find it easier to memorize the whole thing. Good luck with your play!

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do u realize that accusing people of being jealous of you is arrogant? Why would i be jealous? My Dr. tells me that my weight is fine so who are you to tell me that it's not. Give me a break. I only asked because i wanted to know the opinion of average people my age. Hmm i think I'm gonna trust my dr. How could i be harming myself by eating healthy and exersizing?



Hi, I tried to e-mail you this because it seems to have turned into a personal issue for you, but the e-mail bounced. If you want to talk to me about it, feel free to e-mail me at hailebop@gmail.com

First off, I'm sorry if I offended you - this was not my aim. I admit that my answer was harsh - that was dilberate; in my experience tiptoeing around people who, in your own words from a previous question are "borderline anorexic" and pretending that they don't have a problem when they do will not get anywhere, as before you can help yourself, you need to admit the problem.

I don't expect you to now suddenly understand and accept my answer, but I do expect you to now let it lie. Please do not send me a question at the site again with similar complaints about the way I answered your question. It is not advisable to start a vendetta against a mod. I am not adverse to banning you, but I suggest we call it a truce. I still think you should seek help about your weight, because your periods have stopped and that shows that it is much more
than your body being naturally slim - although I don't deny that you are naturally small built, the fact that your periods have stopped
shows without a shadow of a doubt that your body is not able to cope with your current weight, as parts of it are no longer functioning. But these will be my last comments on the subject. I hope for your own sake you read and listen to this for the sake of your own health, but if you choose not to it is none of my buisness. I wish you the best either way.

Hailey

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hey um.....i tried to use a tampon b4 and it hurt....BAD. I need help am i doing it right??? HELP!!



It shouldn't hurt when you have it inside you - you shouldn't be able to feel it at all. If you can, then you've put it in slightly wrong, and you'll need to try it again. If your talking about disccomfort when you insert it though, that's pretty normal - it shouldn't be actively painful, but it will feel weird and a little uncomfortable.

The most common problem is that you aren't relaxed enough when you try to insert it, so all your muscles tense up, making it many times harder and more painful to put in. I know it's very hard to relax when it's going wrong, but that's what you have to do: if you feel yourself tensing up, take a few deep breathes and try to relax all your muscles. If it's not working for you, give up and try again in a few hours when you won't be so stressed and tense.

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Okay, I recently had sex and the next day I forgot to take my birth control. (We didn't use a condom and i've been using it for about 4 months) the day after that I forgot and for about the next week after that I didnt take it. Is there a good chance that I could be pregnet??


-Scared :(



Yes, you could be pregnant, as you could have ovulated the first day you forgot to take the pill and had that egg fertilized after you had sex. It's not hugely likely, but it is a significant risk and you should take a pregnancy test in the next month for peace of mind.

If you are bad at remembering to take the Pill, it might not be the best method of contraception for you, as the Pill severely decreases in its effectiveness if you don't take it very regularly - with some lower dosage pills even taking a pill a few hours late can reduce the reliability by a significant percentage. Try setting yourself an alarm every day (I use reminders on my mobile phone), but if you still can't remember reliably then you need to use condoms or other methods of contraception on top of the Pill.

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wow u sound like u think ur so pretty



I think I'm average looking, but I know that the picture on my column is a good one. You can think that makes me arrogant, but I'm not actually going to let the opinions of a jealous little girl who is just put out because I gave her an answer she didn't want to hear affect me. I know you didn't like my advice, but honestly, take a step back, calm down, and think about what I've written - I stand by every word I say - you are underweight. You are so underweight that you are harming yourself - this is why your periods have stopped. I know you don't want to be told you need to put on weight, but you do. I'm not saying that to be spiteful and mean, I'm saying it because you desperately need somebdoy to be honest and give you the facts.

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I have a bf but it seems like all he wants to do is hug,kiss,and hold hands, and cudle. I am just scared bc my last relationship didint workout and all my ex wanted 2 do was hug,kiss,hold hands ,and cudle. so i just dont want 2 hurt anyone or even get hurt wat do i do?



Please don't the same question twice - questions don't appear immediately because they need to be approved by mods before they appear on general searches. Posting twice doesn't mean they'll be approved faster, it just means extra work for the mods, and you can be banned for it.

As for your question, talk to your boyfriend. Maybe he's just shy about going further, or wants to be absolutely certain that you're okay with doing new things before he tries anything. If you reassure your boyfriend that you're happy but would like to try new things, I'm sure he'll open up a bit more: honesty and communication go a huge way in relationships. Good luck.

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Okay this a very weird question. When I woke up this morning, i couldn't find my glasses. Thinking I went to bed with my contacts on, I touched my eyes looking for the edge of the contacts. In one eye I felt it and in the other I didn't. When I checked my contact case, both contacts were sitting in the solution. Is it normal to be able to feel your eye lens? Because that's starting to freak me out.



I don't know if you realise you did this or it was simply accidental double-clicking, but you posted your question twice. Please don't do that - questions don't appear immediately because they need to be approved by mods before they appear on general searches. Posting twice doesn't mean they'll be approved faster, it just means extra work for the mods.

I'd normally say something related to your question here, but I'm afraid I have no idea. I imagine as long as you didn't hurt yourself by touching your eye, things are fine and what you experienced was normal. If it begins to hurt though, then maybe you pressed too hard and shouldn't noramlly be able to feel your lens like that.

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I went to amifat.com and it says im not fat. but im not as skinny as other girls. i want to lose 15-20 pounds. Does anyone have any tips or success stories?



If you are not fat, you do not need to loose 15 to 20 pounds. You should not be trying to loose that much weight unless you are overweight. If these other girls are the same size as you and yet are 20 pounds lighter, it is because they have a problem, not because you do.

Your problem is not your weight, it is your self esteem. There is, of course, benefit to becoming healthier by eating better and doing more exercise. But don't do this to be skinnier or as skinny than those girls, do it for you - you are not valuable because of how you compare to somebody else. Learn to love yourself.

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My boyfriend is being a jerk, he is flirting with other girls right infront of my face..should I break up with him?



Yes.

You deserve a boyfriend who values and respects you. One who acts like a jerk and flirts with other girls to spite you fails on those counts. At the very least, you need to have a coversation about what he's doing and why he's bugging you. There is a chance that he doesn't realise he's doing it and doesn't mean anything by it (some people being naturally flirty with people they aren't romantically interested in), but even if this is a case you still need to talk so that he knows that its an issue that bothers you and that he needs to alter his behaviour. But if he is doing it deliberately, I don't think his behaviour is really redemable, and you should get rid of him asap for somebody who will treat you much better.

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Hey every1,
This is miSSc and I need some advice about my singing...I can sing, but my vocal range (singing range) is kinda limited and my voice cracks sometimes when I go high. I know most of you will say that I should get voice lessons but...I don't have time for one. I use to take lessons but I had to give up because I started not having time for one. So...got any tips? I want to improve my "chest" voice. The highest note I can hit is a high "C" but I want to go higher with out straining my voice and not cracking either. Please help me!!!!
Sincerely,
MiSSc



What do you mean by High C? One octave above middle C, or two octaves above? If you can only comfortably hit one octave above middle C, that doesn't mean you're a bad singer, it means your an alto, who has a naturally lower range than a soprano. Don't stress, the world needs more good altos. If you can sing the C two octaves above middle C though, you shouldn't be stressing one bit - I'm a first soprano and I find it nearly impossible to reach top C. Of course, it's always a good idea to work on your range. The advice Siren gave is good - do exercises like scales, and work up by semitones so that you are gradually reaching the higher notes. Also, always warm up your voice before you attempt those high notes, as this will make it easier. Good luck!

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