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Hi 14/F. So this guy and me are friends and i really really like him* i don't know if he likes me* he say he loves me and hold my hand for almost 2min. Do he like me? (link)
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I think he might like you if he says he loves you and holds your hand. But he might just be a natural flirt.
Anyway, there are ways to tell if a guy likes you. I think this article will help. It covers things like body language, physical touch, things he says, and other indicators that he likes you.
http://www.wikihow.com/Know-if-a-Guy-Likes-You
Good luck! I hope things go well for you.
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i am so muchh damaged that i dont see a single point in living my life. i wanted to change .. but people around me never allow me to change.. i lost my right of opinion, i lost my right to cry.. everything i lost.. if i cry loudly.. they say " dont make me say anythin"..if i supress my sadness and madness they say "i know why you are behaving like this.. becoz u dont have the right ..." neither can i live nor can i change.. becoz according to them , i donot possess the right to change myself and live.. you see, they are not giving me a option other than death.. you think from my place... what u ll do?
daily living like this or a death? (link)
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You don't have to keep living like this. There is always another solution.
I think you should look at these. They helped me somewhat, and I think they will help you too:
http://www.metanoia.org/
http://areason.org/
http://suicide.com/
I understand that you feel as if you have no one to talk to. I recommend that you call a suicide hotline.
You can email me any time if you want someone to talk with. My email is athena4896@gmail.com.
You might feel like there is no more hope in this world, but hold on to the hope that things will get better. You can get help from a therapist, psychiatrist, or hospital. I just got back from the hospital a couple days ago, and I highly recommend that you find a way to go to one. It helped me more than I thought was possible.
If you feel like no one loves you, let me remind you that there is always someone who cares about you even if you don't know it.
I think you should find something to do that you enjoy. I recommend doing exercise because it really helps relieve stress. Meditation and yoga are the same way.
I really enjoy writing, art, and music. Depending on who you are, that kind of thing might help you, too. But look around to see what interests you and makes you feel better.
Please stay strong and find a way to enjoy life again. Remember that many other people have gone through this exact same thing -- including me -- but they were able to get help and then keep living.
Don't give up. I believe in you.
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how can i kill me (link)
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I cannot tell you how to kill yourself. I'm going to help you find a way to keep living.
First off, I feel the same way as you do. So I'm going to tell you what has happened to me. I hope hearing about my story will help you.
I have felt suicidal and depressed on and off for years. One day a couple weeks ago, I decided that there was no point in living anymore, so I tried to kill myself. But in that moment I realized that killing myself wouldn't do any good. I realized that suicide wouldn't fix my life -- instead, it would end the chances of life ever getting better for me.
And I'm only thirteen. I'm too young to die. I don't know how old you are, but I know you have a lot to live for.
I was so lucky that I didn't hurt myself any more than I did. I woke my mom up and told her what I had tried to do, and I had to stay in the emergency room for hours. I had to go to a mental hospital after that. At first, I just wanted to get the heck out of that place. But then I realized that it would actually help me. They started me on medication and helped me find better ways to cope with the pain.
I learned that suicidal thoughts happen when the pain outweighs the coping resources. Now I am starting to see hope, and I know I have a future. I hope you will get help and find a way to keep living, just like I have been doing.
I think you should look at these. They helped me somewhat, and I think they will help you too:
http://www.metanoia.org/
http://areason.org/
http://suicide.com/
I also think you need someone to talk to. Confiding in a close friend or family member is one option (if you haven't already), but you can also call a suicide hotline.
You can email me any time if you want someone to talk with. My email is athena4896@gmail.com.
You might feel like there is no more hope in this world, but hold on to the hope that things will get better. You can get help from a therapist or psychiatrist.
Is there anything other than killing yourself that can be done to alleviate your problems? You can leave town and start fresh somewhere else. You can transfer schools. You can break up with your partner/get a divorce (depending on your age).
What will you be missing out on if you die? You will be missing out on being alive and feeling emotion, for a start. You will never see your friends and family again. Speaking of your friends and family, they will feel awful if you kill yourself. They will blame themselves, and if you write a suicide note, they will read it over and over again and wonder what they could have done differently.
If you feel like no one loves you, let me remind you that there is always someone who cares about you even if you don't know it.
I think you should find something to do that you enjoy. I recommend doing exercise because it really helps relieve stress. Meditation and yoga are the same way.
I really enjoy writing, art, and music. Depending on who you are, that kind of thing might help you, too. But look around to see what interests you and makes you feel better.
Please stay strong and find a way to enjoy life again. Remember that many other people have gone through this exact same thing -- including me -- but they were able to get help and then keep living.
Don't give up. I believe in you.
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Me and my boyfriend have been together for a little over a month. Recently, we haven't been seeing eachother as much because he got moved to different classes at school.
Well, he hasn't been texting me as much and I think he has feelings for another girl. Is there any "signs" to look for? And how can I save our relationship? (link)
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Hi! I know what it feels like to think your partner wants to break up with you. It's never easy, especially when you really want to stay with them. There are a few signs to look for:
- He seems to avoid you, and he breaks plans.
- He flirts with other girls in front of you and seems to have feelings for another girl.
- He talks to you less and is less interested in conversations.
- He hangs with girls you don't like.
- When you talk on the phone, he keeps saying he has to leave.
I'm assuming that he's showing some of these signs. What I think you can do is back off for a few days and maybe act like you're less interested. He might realize how much you mean to him. Or you can just act natural. Just make sure you don't bug him about it or beg him to tell you if he wants to break up (but I'm sure you won't do that).
There is a chance that he's just under pressure right now. But if he does break up with you, take a deep breath and say you'll miss him and that he can talk to you if he needs anything.
And if he acts like a jerk, let him know it.
I hope I was able to help. Good luck!
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Look I have been on this earth long enough there is no hope in the world. No peace no Love no caring and I feel there will never be caring. Will some person who feels my pain please and I ask of you nicely please. Give me the answer to this question. First I tell you I live my life everyday in sadness. I know many things and don't care anymore that I know these things. I don't know if im a Christian because I cannot Love this world and cant seem to understand why the person who created this world is putting all of us through this. I just want to die... die....die die... fastest way to die please? Anyone? Suicidal people help me... ones in depression who feel my pain help me..... someone who is more exspericend in what im going through help me. (link)
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I know how you feel. I have felt suicidal on and off for the past several years and often feel like suicide is the only option left. . . . Life can be that awful. But you do not have to feel like this forever because there are ways to get help.
Suicide will not make your life better, but it will end the possibility of things ever getting better.
I think you should look at these. They helped me somewhat, and I think they will help you too:
http://www.metanoia.org/
http://areason.org/
http://suicide.com/
I also think you need someone to talk to. Confiding in a close friend or family member is one option (if you haven't already), but you can also call a suicide hotline.
You can email me any time if you want someone to talk with. My email is athena4896@gmail.com.
You might feel like there is no more hope in this world, but hold on to the hope that things will get better. You can get help from a therapist or psychiatrist.
Is there anything other than killing yourself that can be done to alleviate your problems? You can leave town and start fresh somewhere else. You can transfer schools. You can break up with your partner/get a divorce (depending on your age).
What will you be missing out on if you die? You will be missing out on being alive and feeling emotion, for a start. You will never see your friends and family again. Speaking of your friends and family, they will feel awful if you kill yourself. They will blame themselves, and if you write a suicide note, they will read it over and over again and wonder what they could have done differently.
I think you should find something to do that you enjoy. I recommend doing exercise because it really helps relieve stress. Meditation and yoga are the same way.
I really enjoy writing. Depending on who you are, that kind of thing might help you, too. But look around to see what interests you and makes you feel better.
Please stay strong and find a way to enjoy life again. Remember that many other people have gone through this exact same thing -- including me -- but they were able to get help and then keep living.
Don't give up. I believe in you.
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I need a way to kill myself that's quick, painless, cheap, and quiet. Everything in my life has gone downhill and I need a way to end it.
Also, if you have a good alternative that's better at fixing my life than suicide, please tell me. (link)
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I feel that way too. I often feel like death is the only option. Life can be that awful sometimes.
But there are other solutions. And you don't have to feel like this forever -- if you get help, you can start to like life again. Suicide will not fix your life -- it will just end the possibility of things ever getting better for you.
First off, I think you should look at these. They helped me somewhat, and I think they will help you too:
http://www.metanoia.org/
http://areason.org/
http://suicide.com/
I also think you need someone to talk to. Confiding in a close friend or family member is one option (if you haven't already), but you can also call a suicide hotline. One is 1-800-273-8255.
Feel free to email me any time if you want someone to talk to. My email is athena4896@gmail.com. If you want, you can also inbox me about a more specific matter. I'm happy to help with any other questions you might have.
Here are a couple things to think about:
What exactly are you going through? Are your problems so awful that nothing else can be done to lessen them?
What will you be missing out on if you die? You will be missing out on being alive, for a start. You will never see your friends and family again. And you'll never watch your favorite TV show or eat your favorite food again. What things have you been wanting to do before you are gone?
I think you should find something to do that you enjoy. I recommend doing exercise because it really helps relieve stress. Meditation and yoga are the same way.
I really enjoy writing. Depending on who you are, that kind of thing might help you, too. But look around to see what interests you and makes you feel better.
Hold on to the hope that things will get better. They will. And remember that people do love you and don't want you to die.
Stay strong and don't give up. I believe in you.
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Please tel the way to die? (link)
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I feel the same way as you do. I hate life and often feel like death is the only option . . . but I have realized that it isn't. Even though things can get hard sometimes, they do get better. You don't have to feel like this forever -- you can get help and start to enjoy life.
Read one of these. It will only take a couple minutes.
http://areason.org/
http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/
Ask yourself, "Do I really want to die?" It's a hard question to answer for many people. But you probably don't really want to die -- you just want the pain to end. Life for you right now is so awful that it makes you feel like death is the only solution.
Suicide is a solution -- but it's a permanent solution to a temporary problem. And it doesn't really make things better -- it ends the chances of things ever getting better again.
I think you should call a suicide hotline. One you can call is 1-800-273-8255.
Is there anything other than killing yourself that can be done to alleviate your problems? You can leave town and start fresh somewhere else. You can transfer schools. You can break up with your partner/get a divorce (I don't know what your age is).
What things have you been wanting to do before you die? If you kill yourself, you will never eat your favorite food again or watch your favorite TV show. Your unfinished story will never get published.
If you are using a hotline for support, but you still want to die, tell them who you are and where you are. Or call 911 or a hospital. They will send help to you.
Seek the help of a psychiatrist or psychologist. You are depressed, and this kind of thing can help.
Even though you might not know it, there are people out there who love you. Hold on to the hope that your life will get better for you. It will if you get help.
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I have been getting this yellow sticky stuff on my underpants i'm 14 it's been happening a bit lately i'm a little worried sometimes its smells is that normal? someone told me to stop the smell i could spray perfume on my underpants is that true? (link)
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Hi! I'm not the best at answering this type of question. But I'll try my best.
First of all, I have similar problems. But instead of spraying perfume on your underpants, I think you should use a scented pantyliner.
Having a little bit of odor is perfectly fine. But if you feel like the smell is too strong, there are ways to get rid of it. I found an article that might help you get rid of the smell, if you think you need to:
http://www.wikihow.com/Eliminate-Vaginal-Odor
I hope the article helped you! I don't think you have any sort of infection or anything. So I don't think you should worry about it. But you could look up the symptoms of vaginal infections so you know what is and isn't normal.
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hi im 16 nad ive been masturbating for about idk 1 month now and im a few days late for my perion so my question is do maturbating make you pregnant????? (link)
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No, masturbating cannot make you pregnant. How can it, anyway?
I'm sure the fact that you're a few days late for your period doesn't have anything to do with pregnancy whatsoever.
So don't worry about it.
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I am 15/male i've never had a girlfriend i'm a little shy around girls and well this is a bit embarrassing my penis is not that big not sure if a girl would want to be with me does it matter much to girls? will it grow? (link)
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Hi! First of all, you're still fifteen and still growing. Your penis will grow too.
Second of all, think about the things that are really important to girls. If you have a nice personality and treat girls right, they won't care that much about how big your penis is. And if a girl does mind that it's small, forget about her! You don't want to be with someone who will judge you by something as trivial as the size of your penis.
I'm a girl who likes girls. I look for girls who are kind, thoughtful, and funny, as well as girls who have a unique personality. I don't judge them by whether they have nice breasts or nice butts. Size and appearance don't mean anything to me if a girl isn't nice.
It seems like you're also worried about being able to get girls to like you. I found an article about making good first impressions on girls, and I hope it helps.
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Good-Impression-on-Girls
I hope I was able to help! Don't worry about it. If a girl is worth your time, she will care more about your personality than your appearance.
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I can't say my partner is good at kissing. He's not very experienced in that area and I haven't said anything to him about it.
I don't want to randomly point it out and hurt his ego while we're in the mood so what should I do?
He uses a lot tongue and opens his mouth up and little too much, it's really hard for me to follow.
Is there any subtle way to show him or do I have to straight up tell him? If so, how do I do it? (link)
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Hi! Not everyone starts out as a great kisser, and people have different preferences. I recommend that you say something to him about it. Maybe you could sit down with him sometime and tell him how you like to be kissed. By doing this, you won't be directly criticizing his technique but simply letting him know about your preferences.
You can try telling him not to move his lips or do anything and then kiss him how you like to be kissed. Ask him to do the same thing back. From there, give him some more tips on how to do it and what you like.
I found an article that might help you as well:
http://www.wikihow.com/Deal-With-a-Bad-Kisser
Good luck!
~Athena
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hi athena..can you help me about this ,i love my family,and we do a lot of fun thing together.But i still think to die.There is someone i love,but shes not in this world anymore.I love her very much and we have making promise to die together.And i cant forget her,everyday in my life ,i think about her.I cant live like this anymore.I hofe i die soon.. (link)
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First of all, I can tell that you need someone to talk to. You can email me any time: athena4896@gmail.com.
Have you read this before? It helped me a lot, and I hope it will help you too: http://areason.org/
I know you don't truly want to die. You just want the pain to end. You've had enough pain from losing this person.
The pain can end without your life ending as well. You don't have to feel awful forever. You can get help and start to enjoy life again.
Are there any solutions other than killing yourself? Are your problems so awful that nothing else can be done to alleviate them? There are other solutions, even if you don't realize it.
Think about your reasons to live. What things have you been wanting to do before you die? What will you be missing out on? And remember your family. If you kill yourself, you won't see them again. And they will miss you very much.
I'm going to try to help you feel better about missing the person you mentioned. First off, it might help to make time to grieve for her. But you should also try to remember the good times you had with her rather than only thinking about how much you miss her.
Try spending more time with your family and doing fun things with them (but I'm assuming you are already doing that). Having a good time with your family will help you feel better. Also try doing other things that give you comfort.
You might feel lonely and think nobody understands how you feel. Just remember that others have gone through grief and sadness before. There are probably other people who miss this person. Try talking to them, as well as other people who are going through this kind of thing.
Remember, things will get better for you. You don't have to feel awful forever. And just because you're trying to cope with your loss does not mean that you have to forget this person altogether.
Have you told anyone else about how you feel? I recommend confiding in a family member. They can help you find a therapist or someone else who can help you deal with your grief and suicidal thoughts.
But if you feel like there is absolutely no one you can talk to, call a suicide hotline. Try calling 1-800-273-8255.
I hope I was able to help you. You are not alone. Many others have felt grief and suicidal thoughts before, but they stayed strong and found ways to keep going. I promise you will find a way to keep living. I believe in you.
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there is nothing i want except to die.. (link)
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I think you should read this. I promise it will help, and it only takes five minutes to read:
http://areason.org/
I'm sorry you have to go through this. But you're not the only one who has felt this way. I have felt suicidal before, and so have many others.
Do you really want to die? You just want life to get better and the pain to go away.
The pain can end though -- without your life ending as well.
What problems are you facing, and are there any solutions other than killing yourself? Are your problems so permanent and awful that there is nothing else that can be done to alleviate them?
Think about the reasons why you should live. What things have you been wanting to do before you die? And who will your decision affect? Even if you don't realize it, there are people out there who love you and don't want you to kill yourself. You deserve to be loved.
I can tell that you need someone to talk to. I am here to listen if you want to talk. My email is athena4896@gmail.com.
You should find someone to talk to about the things that are going on in your life. You can confide in a close friend or trusted person, or you can inbox one of the columnists on this website. Either way, you probably will get some advice on how to solve your problems.
Your life doesn't have to end yet. Someday, you will find a way to be happier, and you will look back on this and be glad that you got help and didn't make the wrong choice. Remember, you are not alone. Many others people have felt suicidal before, but they stayed strong and found a way to live.
You're a special person, and your life is worth a lot more than you think. You can have a beautiful life. No matter what problems you have, there is always a way to keep going.
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hi.. so i'm 13 like you and my friend is 14 and people at her school are starting to sell e-cigs she is my neighbor and we have been friends for2 years and she is planning on buying one and smoking it.. I really do not want her too even though she says they are just water vapor and aren't bad she is only doing it because she thinks it's 'hipster' and cool.. she also wants to be a heart surgeon but if she does this i'm scared she's at risk of loosing that and her spot on the cheer team! what should I tell her or do? (link)
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Hi! First of all, I would like to say that it's good that you want to prevent your friend from smoking e-cigarettes. It means you're a good friend.
I don't know too much about smoking e-cigarettes. But I did some research on it and will do my best.
I can tell from your question that your friend has only heard about the advantages of using e-cigarettes. There are several disadvantages that she has yet to learn about.
E-cigarettes don't have tobacco in them. They can be purchased without proof of age because they aren't subject to tobacco laws. But they can contain at least as much nicotine as a regular cigarette.
Your friend said that e-cigarettes only contain harmless water vapor. But the vapor can be irritating to people's eyes, noses, and throats, and it can also make people feel nauseous. Who knows what other health problems they cause? After all, e-cigarettes cannot truly be considered harmless until manufacturers have proven it to be safe.
I think you should find a chance to talk to your friend about this. Tell her that you're concerned about her health, and say that you're worried she could possibly loose her spot on the cheer team or her chance of being a heart surgeon. Tell her about some of the disadvantages I mentioned previously. E-cigarettes usually cost a lot, so you can mention that as well. Try making a point of talking to her often, especially if she ends up starting.
Make sure she understands that you care about her. Don't say things like, "I won't be your friend anymore if you start smoking." It doesn't work that well.
I cannot understand why your friend thinks it's cool to smoke. There isn't anything cool about having an unhealthy addiction. Besides, there are many other, and better, ways to be cool.
I also recommend telling an adult about this, because I don't think e-cigarettes should be sold at schools. By doing this, you won't only stop your friend from using them but possibly others as well.
Your friend is lucky to have a friend like you. In the end, she'll be glad that you helped her out.
Good luck! I hope the best for both of you.
~Athena
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Can anyone please confirm that cutting works on relieving the pain?
How do you start, what's the easiest way?
Would it be better for me to just die?
How would i hide it?
I'm feeling really bad, and this is the only thing stopping me from suicide... i don't know what to do.
Thanks for any answers (link)
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Please read this. I promise it will not take long.
http://areason.org/
I have cut myself on and off for a while, and I regret the day when I started doing it. It's a horrible addiction, and it's so hard to stop once you start.
Maybe it does relieve the pain -- but after you relieve your pain for five minutes, you will look down at your wrist and feel ashamed. The relief is temporary.
It's the worst when summer comes. You will have to wear long sleeves and long pants in the hot weather. Not only will you feel too hot, but other people will also be somewhat suspicious or concerned about it.
If you get caught cutting, that's even worse than having to wear long sleeves in the summer.
I hope you do not start cutting yourself. I have gone through it and regret it so much. I have scars that I think will never go away -- both physical and emotional scars. And cutting does not just hurt yourself -- it hurts everyone who cares about you.
Cutting and suicide are not answers. There are better ways to relieve your pain and fix your problems. You just need to keep your eyes open and look around for better solutions.
I think you should confide in someone close to you about how you feel. They can assist you in finding help.
A therapist or counselor can help you find ways to fix your problems and find other ways to relieve the pain. Cutting only relieves you for five minutes. And suicide doesn't really make things better or relieve pain. It eliminates the chances of things ever getting better and the chances of you enjoying life again.
If you need someone to talk to, my email is athena4896@gmail.com.
You can get help and start to enjoy life again. It does get better, I promise. I know you will find a way to be happy. I believe in you.
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Well, I like this girl. I've gone to the movies with her. I hug her all the time and hang out with her. I'm a girl too, and I think that she is straight. I want to know if she feels the same as me, but I don't want to creep her out. What do I do? All advice welcome xx
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Hi! I'm thirteen and I am extremely girl-crazy, and I know how it feels to like a girl who is (probably) straight. It stinks, doesn't it?
I don't know if you are gay, bisexual, or straight but curious. But I will answer this assuming you are gay or bisexual.
I think it is your choice whether you tell her you like her or not. Telling her directly that you like her might be a little risky, so I think you should give her a few hints and see how she responds.
You can try wearing rainbow jewelry, or you can bring up an LGBTQ issue with her and see how she reacts. If she acts disgusted about it, then she is probably straight and homophobic. But if she reacts well, then she is either bi/gay or just supports the LGBTQ community.
Commenting on the appearances of girls (or even commenting on your friend's good looks) is another idea.
I found a couple articles that I think might help you a little with finding out your friend's orientation and giving her hints:
http://www.wikihow.com/Discreetly-Find-out-if-Someone-You-Know-Is-Gay
http://www.wikihow.com/Get-a-Girl's-Attention-if-You-Are-a-Girl
I guess what I'm trying to say is that you should give her some hints. If she doesn't respond well, then you should move on to liking someone else and stick to being just friends with this girl.
Good luck!
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Me n my husband had sex I took his sperm in my mouth will I be pregnant (link)
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Zane is right. You cannot get pregnant from swallowing sperm.
All I can say is that you should educate yourself about this more before doing sexual activity. And don't forget to use protection.
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I want to die
So tel me , some painless option how i can die (link)
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I think you should read this. It will only take a couple minutes, I promise.
http://areason.org/
I am going to try to help you -- but I will try to help you find a way to keep going rather than end your life.
When you think about it, you do not really want to die. You just want the pain to end. I went through a suicidal phase before, but I eventually found a way to be happier. So trust me, I know how awful it feels. But this won't last forever. You can get help and start to enjoy life.
What problems are you going through? Are they awful and permanent enough that there isn't anything else you can do? Find someone who will help you find other solutions.
It might seem like there are so many reasons to commit suicide. But think about the reasons for you to live. What have you been wanting to do before you die? What will you miss? And whom will your decision affect? There are people out there who love you and don't want you to kill yourself. They want you to find a way to live and be happy.
Focus on the good things in life and the reasons for you to live. Find a hobby or activity that you are interested in, and find people whom you enjoy being with.
I recommend talking to someone close to you first before you try to find a counselor or a hospital. It can make things easier.
I am here if you need someone to talk to. My email is athena4896@gmail.com and I will try to help you in any way that I can.
Your life doesn't have to end yet. Stay strong and get help, and you will find a way to get through this. It won't last forever.
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I am thirteen years old, and I've decided I want to write a new book. I wrote my first book when I was nine or ten, and it was a completely made up, and all that. Now I want to write another little story, but I just can't decide what the title should be. I want something I can really build on, like about 200-300 pages like my other book. If you have any suggestions I'd like to hear them, because I'm kind of stuck right now.
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Hi! I'm also a thirteen-year-old writer. I know for a fact that making up ideas is hard, especially if you're writing something that's 200-300 pages.
When I write a story or novel, I often base it on something important that happened in my life. I went to a summer camp called Camp Stevens a couple times, and some of my stories are based on my experiences there. So you could maybe take something important from your life and add more details to make it more interesting or suspenseful.
Think about the things you care about and the things you enjoy doing. Think about the types of books you enjoy reading, too.
There are a few techniques out there that are great for getting ideas. Also, there are articles on the internet that I look at when I'm trying to think of ideas. I think they will be helpful:
http://www.how-to-write-a-book-now.com/writing-ideas.html
http://www.writingforward.com/writing-ideas/how-to-find-and-choose-ideas-for-writing-a-book
http://www.wikihow.com/Find-Story-Ideas
One other thing I recommend is getting a book of writing prompts. I also recommend having a journal with you often so you can write down ideas that come to you, wherever you are.
Good luck with your story!
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Okay so I'm a 16 year old girl and i dated this guy named nick for about 2 months then i broke up with him because i didn't like what some people said about us and i started not wanting to be around him all the time then about 2 months after we broke up i started dating this other guy named jacob and we've been together for 8 months now, but i miss nick alot and i still feel like i really like him and recently ive been thinking about being in a relationship with him again and i think he might still like me back due to our convos, but i also really like jacob and i dont know if i want to break up with him because i enjoy myself when im around him. So i guess my question is should i stay with jacob and forget about nick or should i end it with jacob and try to work things out with nick? (link)
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Hi! Choosing between two people can be hard. Just remember that you don't have to rush the decision. Wait until you know what you think is right before doing anything.
I haven't been in this situation myself. But I think that if you like Jacob and enjoy being with him, you could leave Nick in the past. But if your feelings for Jacob have changed, and you don't enjoy being with him anymore, you can try to work things out with Nick.
I found an article that I think will help you make this decision. I hope it helps.
http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-Between-Two-Guys
Good luck!
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