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I am married been mrried 6 years (this September makes 7)
Been in a relationship for 11 years no its not perfect thats why I can give marriage advice
My family is so disfunctional so write me bout that I have lots of advice on that
Pets: I take in abandoned cats have 22 a ferret, a dog and 4 fish and have had lots of others
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what should you do or say when you find out your friend is cutting. because i have no clue what to tell my friend. (link)
If you cannot talk to her about it tell a counselor at school or your parents she will need to get help to quit cutting herself.
Talking to her about cutting will depend on how close of friends you are

this link will give you more tips on how to talk to them or help them
http://www.wikihow.com/Help-Someone-Who-You-Think-Is-Cutting-Themselves

Whatever you do dont tell other friends because this will get back to her and make matters worse. You are a great friend for caring and trying to help her Good Luck :-)


What is a good digital camera?

I'm at a loss to where to start.

I don't know much about cameras. I'm trying to learn and understand it. I would like my pictures to come out with some distance instead of having the pictures come out up too close. To have a good focus but not so much macro.

I'll be taking pictures of models and I really want the best camera in a range of $500-$800.

I want a camera that won't pick up bad details.. for example skin flaws or perspiration. The camera I have now, picks up the slightest red tone to the skin. I don't want to constantly edit the photos.


Any help? Websites? (link)
I bought a great camera at walmart for about $150 it has 5.0mega pixels 3x zoom and an Lcd monitor it is called vivicam 5386 best camera I have had. Go to a Walmart and explain to the photo department what you want let them know you need it for detail, or taking pictures at night etc.. they can tell you exactly what to get. this one even does video

this site tells you more about digital cameras
http://www.ehow.com/how_3875_choose-digital-camera.html

make sure to look at the megapixels you want the most you can get this will get the best details I run a business online and when taking pictures of items like earrings that I sell this one does the best it gets good detail without being fuzzy and autoadjusts itself to the light

Good Luck :-)


kk
15/m

i have trouble talking to girls and i'm having friends over friday, and i know this may be a bit odd but i have about 4 crushes right now, at least 1 of which will be at a gathering i'm having friday sooo...yea my questions are...:

1) any advice on talking to girls? i always get nervous and end up saying something stupid...

2) any advice on making a move? it is rather possible i might be able to do so...

thanks a lot dudes and dudettes
McC (link)
est way to do this is to be yourself and as hard as this sounds try not to be nervous practice what you will say in front of a mirror. A lot of people do this. Maybe catch her by herself strike up conversation like so how do you like the party? after her answer you could say, Maybe we could hang out sometime. The best solution is to go for it once you start talking your nerves will stop.if the conversation keeps going ask her do you have a boyfriend hang out for awhile that night if the conversation keeps going thats when you make your move. Good Luck :-)


What are symptoms of breast cancer? Be as detailed as possible. No website links please!! (I'm really squeamish so I don't want any pictures) And I would google it if I wasn't so afraid of getting pictures. Sorry.

Also in a cancerous breast, how does the nipple look? (link)
here the symptoms
A lump or thickening in the breast
A change in the size of the breast
Dimpling of the skin
A change in the shape of your nipple especially if it becomes irregular in shape or turns inwad (some people have nipples that do this and it means nothing)
A blood stained discharge from the breast
A rash on the nipple or surrounding area
A swelling or lump in your armpit
Some of these sympotms can mean different things the best way to know for sure is to see your doctor. They can perform amammogram or ultrasound thi is the best way to put your mind at ease

I know you said no sites bu I checked this one for you there are no pictures just drawings to show you how to do a self breast exam

http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_6x_How_to_perform_a_breast_self_exam_5.asp

Good Luck hope this helps :-)


where do you get hair extensions like the real ones?

and how do you take them out if you dont want them anymore?

Thankss (link)
Hair extensions can be tricky. If not done professionally they can ruin your hair so be careful if someone wants to glue them in or burn them in. Be careful

this site sales hair extensions made from real hair
http://www.hairz.com/

this site has a list of hair extension sellers sites listed

http://hair-extension-sales.com/buy-hair-extension.htm

this site tells you more about the removal and advantages and disadvantages of hair extensions

http://www.hairboutique.com/tips/tip009.htm

heres another that gives more advice on hair extension

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-hair-extensions.htm

Good Luck hope this helps :-)



ok this girl just asked my boyfriend to go to a water park with her and some other people. she knows that we've been going out all year, and i know her a little bit, but she didnt invite me. at first i thought she was just inviting him cuz shes friends with him, but my mom said that her inviting him like that, without me, means she likes him. do you think thats true? i would never invite someone else's boyfriend to do something like that, so its kind of weird to me. should i be worried? (link)
yes she might like him or perhaps she asked him and not you because since you are dating she figured he would bring you along who knows but there is one way to find out. Since your boyfriend got the invite and I am assuming he is the one that told you you can ask him if he is going if he is ask him if its cool if you go this way he can ask her. Once you're there if she is after him you will be there watching. Do not start n argument or tell him he can't go without you this will make you seem overprotective and make him want to go even more Good Luck:-)


I have hair in my butt and i was wondering if everyone did.

or if boy noticed
or thought it was gross (link)
yes we all have hair on our butt lol did a boy notice it well that depends on how hiry it is and the shade of color it is.trust me he has hair on his butt too lol don't shave it because it will come back thicker, try a hair removal cream from the store just make sure not to get it in your pubic area. The cream will not leave you with prickly hair or razor bumps on your butt too.Good Luck :-)


So I met this girl about a month ago online and I went to visit her at her work. We have been talking everyday for about a month now and have grown really close. We really want to hang out but there is just one problem. She is 17 and I just turned 23. She lives with her grandparents and they make sure they know everywhere she is but I just really wanna prove that I am looking for a relationship and not sex. Anyone have any idea how to start this to prove to them that I will take care of her? (link)
Ok I am not going to talk down on you because of the age difference I met my hubby when I was 16 and he was 26 we waited till I was 18 though for sex. Please wait till she is 18 and ready there are laws against it otherwise and I am sure you do not want to be in trouble for statutory rape. The best thing to do is to talk to her grandparents they only want what is best for her and see you as an older guy looking for sex.Think how you would feel if she was your daughter, niece, grandaughter etc.. Speak to her about this first thentalk to them if you do not talk to them it seems you have something to hide and you will come off looking like you want only sex. Just explain you really care about her, have a job, or whatever put your good qualities out on the table like I dont drink or do drugs and I am not after just one thing. Your talking to them will show you are serious and being an adult about things. Remember they are grandparents so they may be a bit more old fashioned than we are this is how it was done in their day a man would ask permission to see a young lady Good Luck hope this helps:-)


Today I was talking to my best friend, and she asked me about joining the air force reserve with her. It seems like it would be a good thing to join, especially for college since I don't have the money for it anyways, & plus the benefits seem really good. The only thing I'm really worried about is getting sent to Iraq.. another of my friend's brother joined the army,& they said he was going, but he might not have to go now because of this bill. Its something about they're going to stop sending people over there after March of 2008. So my questions are..

What is the chance I'll be sent over to Iraq?
Is that bill really in effect?
What are some of the things I'll be expected to do?

Thanks a lot!! (link)
If you are worried about being sent to Iraq that can be an issue. If the war stops in Iraq in this day and time a war could start somewhere else any minute. Yes the benefits (medical, dental, retirement etc...) are great and so is the money and college education.
Please do not join the airforce because your friend wants you to whats good for your friend may not be good for you here is a site about the withdrawal from Iraq

http://electioncentral.tpmcafe.com/blog/electioncentral/2007/jan/30/obama_calls_for_withdrawal_of_all_troops_from_iraq_by_march_2008

If college money is what you are worried about perhaps you could find a junior college for your first year they are more inexpensive you could also try getting a grant for school a school advisor could help you with that there is also a work study program that allows you to work to pay some of your college courses

this site has answers to questions recruits may have

http://www.military.com/Recruiting/Content/0,13898,rec_step04_questions_usaf,,00.html

Again please do not join if you are unsure do not sign anything until you are sure you can also speak to a recruiter in your area they can be found in the phone book or on the above web site


Depending on what you want to major in in school you can look at the local libraby in the reference section for books that tell you how to get money for college. To be brief some of them for example will pay for you to become a teacher if you teach in a certain area for a certain amount of time or to be a nurse if you work at a cerplace for an amount of time Good Luck hope this helps :-)


15/m
alrighty so here's the deal

my girlfriend and i will have been together for three months next saturday, which is kind of a big deal for us, and i really want to do something that she'll remember for a long time. also, she's leaving the next day to go to duke for three weeks, so i want to do something fun but nothing too expensive. .

thing is, i have no idea what that thing should be.

i'm not sure if i should get her something either. i'd already planned on writing her somewhat of a love letter type thing, but i don't know if i should get her anything else. i'm kinda low on cash, too. . .

thanks for any and all help

peace out (link)
Since she will be leaving for 3 weeks a little alone time would be great how bout a nice picnic.its cheap and inexpensive. Get a blanket to sit on go to a quiet park or lake heck you can picnic in your backyard bring some soda, sandwhiches, dessert etc... This way you can sit around and talk this is when you can give her your letter too or write a romantic poem and read it to her. If you go to a public place it will be just that, a public place and really no alone time. This way you can talk awhile before she leaves. Good Luck hope this helps.


Well I am kinda seeing someone long distance ( havent really made it offical) but it has been iffy since he hasnt come to my town yet.( we live 2 hrs apartWell Last week I was mentioned online to everyone what I wanted to go out on the lake for memorial Day and whoever wanted to come was invited. I was shocked hearing from him saying that he might come up for it since he was going to only be an hour away that day. I was not going to get my hopes up till that day just in case there was any cancellations on his part. Well He showed up at the right time and went creek hopping ( hiking along the creek) all day. I found it quite funny because he had never been there but was up to going on up ahead to make the trail and rocks were safe enough for the rest of us to get across. We sorta made him our guide that in reality never been there. later After I took everyone else home we went out to eat and then walked down my main st. Showed him my high school and stuff like that. we talked forever and he even took my hand which I thought was funny. Then I took him back to his car and we ended up talking for 3 hours (well mostly talking).about everything To government(which I never really talk about) to childhood memories. one point we were talking about goals in life. he asked me what I wanted to do with my life. I am still not completely sure. which is what I said. and he said kinda jokingly I could always come and keep him company in Sacramento. I just laughed out loud and said “funny" and then later on he made the comment again little bit more serious adding" Like I said before you can always come stay with me.. there are lots of job opportunities up there and my rent is only this much etc. To let him be at ease I told him I would keep him in mind. I don’t know if I were to do something like that. I never lived with anyone besides my own family. Plus I don’t know if he would be able to handle the kind of relationship I want. I am the kind of person waiting for marriage if you know what I mean.( my own personal standards not religious standards) And I think it would drive him nuts that I wouldn’t be wanting to go that far because it is only a one bedroom apt. He doesn’t know about my standards which I know I need to discuss with him before he make suggestions like that before he can handle it. The next time I am going to see him is next week at the club we met him at for my friend's birthday. found it quite funny before because my friend told me before when I was a little hurt by him to not tell him about her birthday thing at the club. So I didn’t. But one of the first things she tells him to come to her party at the club. I was sitting right there too. it made me scratch my head like "what??" I asked that to her tonight, and she said " Oh I got over that after he made the effort to come up here and plus I invited him for you" and my friend is not young either. she is 36 but great fun to be around. Just makes me wonder some time. So if he does bring it up again( like at the party) How do you think is the best way to put it? it is a tricky topic to discuss don’t you think? please help me (link)
yes this one is a bit tricky but I will give it a shot.

Seems to me you wouldn't mind living with him and getting a chance to stay somewhere else but the 1 bedroom thing is a problem if it is a problem for you do not change that. Perhaps you could get a 1 bedroom apt. near him and see each other if that is what you want and you could have a friend nearby. The best way to tell him is to wait till he mentions it again or say were you serious about moving in together. If he says yes tell him that you would love to (thats if you would) but with him only having 1 bedroom that is a problem. If he asks why you have opened the door to explain to him that you need your own bedroom because you are waiting till marriage or whatever it is nothing against him just a personal standard that you have set for yourself.If you do not want to change your standards DON"T move in once you are there in his apartment he will try to change your standards for you. If he cannot accept this move on to someone that does respect your wishes. I applaud you for waiting, keep it up do not let anyone change your mind about waiting and do not lead him on that things will change if they won't they just won't. Good Luck :-)


so recently i posted a question about industrial piercings.

now that im scared senseless of the pain im fixin to endure, im gettin it done tomorrow =0

if i were to take some advil or some kind of pain killer, would that help me to not feel it as much when its pierced or make it less sore?

any last minute advice?

thanks! (link)
advil or a pain killer will probably relax you a bit but will not help the pain depending on where the piercing will be. The only thing that would help would be a local anesthetic and thats not offered. Ask your piercing artist if he knows of anything to take or use for pain follow his instructions and be sure to keep it clean so you will not get infection Good Luck :-)


so i said some things about this pregnant girl in my school and somehow the stuff i said got back to her and she wrote me a letter bitching me out and now i feel bad...how should i respond?

what should i do? (link)
well you could wait for her to calm down for a couple of days if she was b****y in the letter. Then you could apologize sometimes that is the best response to resolving a conflict or write a letter of apology.

As an added bit of info it also depends on what you said. Please know that this is a really difficult time for this girl I am quite sure she is scared of the thought of being a young mother and will probably need all the friends and support she can get. Good Luck :-)


any websites to find them? (link)
Try these sites
http://www.quintcareers.com/finding_ideal_internship.html

http://www.princetonreview.com/cte/search/careerSearch.asp

http://internships.about.com/od/index.htm
also try searching for best internships online
Good Luck :-)


Can you get pregnant from swallowing sperm??? (link)
No you cannot sperm can only cause pregnancy through vaginal intercourse because it has to unite with an egg which is released from your ovaries this is above your private area. But you can catch disease from haing oral sex or performing oral sex. Please be careful.


when you're laying out, whens the best hours to (besides when it's light out, duh) but I think i've heard that it's brighter at certain times of the day? what hours are these? (link)
1st off be safe with skin protection
try this site they have home tanning tips
http://www.wikihow.com/Home-Tan
the sun is usually at its hottest between 10 am and 4pm be sure to have plenty drinking water or something like gatorade or power ade
good luck tanning :-)


i have a test tomarrow on the french verb faire. I need to know everything possible about it. a site would be great or if you know anything that would be better. Maybe you can give me your screename or something and you can help me out with it if your good with the verb. Thanks, all helps appreciated (link)
hi first off good luck on your test I wish I knew french but I took Japanese in school.
heres a few sites
http://french.about.com/library/begin/bl-avoiretrefaire.htm
heres a good one you have to scroll down to the word faire

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_conjugation

this 1 looked helpful as well

http://www.frenchentree.com/french-language-learn/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=18862

try searching for french verb faire hope this helps Good Luck :-0



i am getting marrie tonight and we both are virgin and dont know what to do,i am confused.but i am littel bit nurves also,that how can i have sex with a virgin girl,she is 24 and i am 25,and from where i have to start first lolzz
answer me please
(link)
first of all congratulations on the wedding and 2 thumbs up for waiting till marriage wow that is great ;-)

2nd take a deep breathe relax and have fun just enjoy each other tonight it is your special night later on down the road if you both like try getting a book called Penthouse forum or variations at the gas station they are 4 or 5 bucks and tell all about sex or try investing in a porn this is if you both are comfortable with this this is for later too not tonight tonight is about you and her if something isn't comfortable wait a minute until you are rady again. Also for a 1st time some vaginal lube might be necessary you can get this at Walmart Near the condems there are also some massage oils that heat up read the directions
try this site for ideas on positions
http://www.sexinfo101.com/sp_other.shtml
Good Luck ;-)


hey.

i have a rack of lamb from trader joe's. & it's thawed. um, i sorta need a recipe for it... but it has to be baked. i have mustards, cheeses, etc. so i was thinking of just a simple salt, pepper, cheese one? would that taste really bad / weird with the cheese on it? (it's good cheese - like mozzeralla). can someone help me? i WILL NOT be offended if you give me constructive critisism on the cheese idea. i just sorta love cheese on everything. hahah! i don't have too many exotic ingredients, but if you ask me some questions i'll add info to this question so you can properly answer it :]

thankss. (link)
Im not gonna touch the cheese idea lol . This one sounds great though
http://southernfood.about.com/od/lambroasts/r/bl51212g.htm
Sorry could not find one with cheese maybe you are on to something new who knows Good luck hope it turns out delicious also try searching for lamb recipes :-)


im looking for eyeshadow quads/trios.

any recommendations? i want them to stay on long...

ive been looking into rimmel and revlon...any preferences? (link)
try beauty.com or avon.com avon is a great makeup product and you can have a sales person come to your home to sell the products that way you get to see and test them 1st there may even be avon parties in your area.
avon and this site http://www.revolutionhealthstore.com/qxc102263_333181_sespider/eyeshadow/eyeshadow.htm
will be your cheapest Good Luck ;-)




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