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I just moved to a new state this year and it was quite hard but i found friends and i even got a boyfriend rather quickly. one of my male friends strated hanging out with me a lot and i tutored him. He strated getting playful and touchy feely about four or five months into our friendship which did'nt really get to me because that is how i am with everyone. Then one night he told me that he liked me and he didn't say it, but he implied that he wanted me to break up with my boyfriend of six months to be with him. since then, he has avoided me and refuses to talk or even make eye contact with me. the situation really bothers me because i don't know what i did wrong and is disturbing to think that our friendship wasn't anything more than a sexual attraction. it has been two months and he still will not acknowledge me. what can i do if he won't even talk to me? i really want to be his friend. we had fun together and i miss our interesting conversations. what can i do? please help me, i don't undestand this behavior.
thank you (link)
Breath... relax.. everything will be alright! ^_^
Well, I think you should talk to him... You're his friend, surely you know him better than other people... Just find a right time to talk to him... Maybe he's just sad because you don't like him the way he likes you... And you haven't broken up with your boyfriend for him yet too... (If I'm right) He actually is trying to get over it in his mind, but trying isn't enough... sadly. You just want to be friends, but he doesn't, this is just not working. But if he's really your friend, he will understand. (Or maybe, because he feels that he has crossed the line, then he starts to avoid you so that he won't do the same thing again... and I think it's really nice of him.)
Tell him that you're sorry because you see him only as a friend, no more no less.
It's okay... everything will be alright. Things like this happen to everyone...
I hope I've helped... I really hope I have.
Be strong, be invicible, be woman!! >.<
Just be strong! Friendship lasts forever!!


Drive a boy crazy right into asking you out? How do I do it (link)
I really am sorry if I don't help you much... but I'll try my best...
Well, I don't know how he's like or how you're like... so I'm just guessing... if it's okay...

1) Show him that you have feelings for him
2) Be mysterious. It will seem to him that you like him, but he'll be unsure himself...
3) Spend more time with him
4) Be strong (actually it doesn't count, but it sounds good to me!^_^)
5) Draw him to know you better
6) Make him your very closest friend (If he is, then it's even easier)
7) Just be yourself! ^_^ (that's my favorite.)

I hope I've helped... I really hope I have.
Wish you always the best luck! Good luck!! (You go girl!! >.


Ok so theres this guy who I really like, like extremely. Today in class we were doing these like dumb moves to prefixes but some were pretty cool. So one of them was like di and the word was dice so the move was blowing on YOUR OWN dice and hes like class clown so hes like can we have a lady blow on our dice and so then he his imagenary dice infront of me to blow on. Does this mean anything? Could it mean anything? What could it mean? && I asked him out a lil while ago, "recently" and he said no because he was extremely busy with baseball which is true cause he plays on two teams and thats 4 practices and 2 games a week. But he said I was a great girl. What does this mean? could it mean anything. Should I give up? RaTe hIgH aNd cOmMeNt!! (link)
Breath and relax... Everything will be alright... (wow, I say that alot...) Well, first of all, I think he likes you... But like always, some sports things always get in the way... Just wait, he's not going to go out with anyone else anyway... Sports will keep him busy... But don't be sad... I think there's still a hope... And you like him to the extreme... I undertand that... I always believe in everything (that's kind of weird...but that's just me) I think it does mean something... so don't give up yet... there's still something waiting for you ahead... you don't know it yet, but it will come to you sooner or later... He likes you, but he doesn't have spare time for you... that's all. So, be strong!! Just think of happy things or do something to fill your time... just put those thoughts away and do something fun... it will make you feel better.
Hope I've helped. Wish you always the best luck...
Everything will be alright...^_^


I am pretty much a tomboy at my school. I have been on all varsity sports teams since my freshmen year, so basically i am one of the guys. I have long hair like a girl, i look like a girl but most of my friends are boys.

Recently, i have been talking to this guy. He is soo nice and sweet and we have been talking a lot. We walk to class together, talk about track, ect. So, long story short, i have a major crush. The thing is, he doesnt even see me in that way at all and it just crushes me.

My freinds called him (without me knowing) and asked if he likes me and he said "i geuss i never even thought of her like that" So now i have been avoiding him becuase he probably thinks i am some sorta stalker and i'm afraid that it will be awkward. Any advice? (link)
It's okay... breath... *let it out* Everything will be alright... It's just your feelings...
Well, he'll start to see you differently too, apparently... So I bet the two of you will act kind of weird around each other... or not, I never know... Well, don't avoid him.. just do what you usually do... I mean, he never thinks that you're a stalker... right?? Just be yourself... It will all be fine... I bet he's thinking about it too... It's not just you... It's him too... So don't worry...
I hope I've helped... Wish you the very best luck...
PS: Remember, just calm down and breath... it will all be alright!! ^_^


Okay..So one of my best friend got a new bf. They were completely obsessed with each other, and I was getting blown off. I confronted her and it didn't go that well. Now we barely talk, and she treats me like I'm not even there. I can't really explain the way I feel when she treats me, its just a "I'm basically not good enough to talk to her" kinda feeling. I just want to be a more civil state or starting to be friends again kind of state. Any ideas? (link)
It will all be alright... don't worry...
Well, seems to me that your friend is really delightful having a new boyfriend... I can tell, some people can be really really different when it comes to boy/girlfriends things... Well, just wait until she gets over it... because I'm pretty sure that she will... Just apologize to her, tell her that you need her as well... That's what friends are for... Tell her that she hasn't been a really supportive friend for the past weeks... (I'm just guessing... sorry...) If she's really your friend, she'll understand...
Just relax and breath... life isn't that hard...
Wish you the best luck. I hope she will come back to you... *I'll pray for you...*
PS: Everything will be alright...


There is this guy and im not sure if i like him.
Here's some reasons why i may and may not like him. I hadnt talked to him in a long time and when he called i got a little excited. On the other hand, i igored that phone call from him. When i'm not around him i wish he was with me but when i'm with him i don't like him as much. I got a little jealous when my friend asked him to sit by her in the car (dumb i know) but i didn't necessarily want him to be right next to me. What do you think? Do i just have problems?? haha im confused.
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Oh honey... you're still confused... Well, I don't think that you do have feelings for him... (I apologize if you think you do...) I think that you want his attention, but you don't want him to be your mate. It's just like this, a girl always needs some attention from at least a guy. That's what you need from him. It doesn't mean that you like him... You got a little jealous because deep inside you're afraid that he will turn to pay more minds to your friend. Trust me, I've been through this...and it will all be alright... You actually want him to like you, but you don't like him like that... That's just all... So breath and enjoy your life, it will all be good.
I hope I've helped... Wish you the best luck.
Even if you do like him, I hope you'll find out soon.
Good luck! ^_^


What is the nicest way to break up with someone without hurting them too much? I preferr not in person though. Please Help (link)
It's nicer to break up in person though... I'd say... just tell him/her that you can't go out with him/her anymore and tell him/her the reason... Ask him/her if s/he's okay with that and tell him/her you're sorry... At least it's less hurting than not saying those things... (I never was nice when I broke up with my boyfriends... next time, I'll be nicer...)
Hope I've helped... Wish you all the best luck...
Hope your mate won't feel bad... Good luck.


i'm going to try and make this brief
by just stating facts first off.

-i am a sixteen year old girl
-i had this boyfriend for 6 months.
-we broke up because he said he was confused,
and was starting to have a change of feelings
for me.

it's been three months since the breakup.
we're still friends, we never really stopped.

lately i've been doing horrible in school,
so he offered to tutor me.
he came over last night and we went over homework,
but he would occasionally get unfocussed.
so i asked him what was wrong and he said
he just had alot of things on his mind.
so of course, i asked him what they were,
and he wouldnt tell me at first,
but eventually he said
"im starting to have feelings for you again,
and it's just so weird how this is the first
time we've hung out since the break up"

and from there we kindof locked eyes, and he
said he really missed kissing me, and he started
to cry. saying how much he misses me but he doesnt
want to give me the wrong idea if he kissed me
because he doesnt know what he wants. which is
why he wont even ask out this other girl. cause
he's confused.

[now mind you right now he's KINDOF with that other girl, theyre not dating, but supposadly
they like eachother and they kiss once in a
while and that kind of stuff, but theyve
been going downhill the past 2 weeks]

wo we kissed. but not just making out. he
would kiss my forhead and my nose and say
how im beautiful and all that. and i was
so happy because i thought maybe he wanted
to be with me again.

his mom called and we went to wait outside
while his mom drove to pick him up. and it was
pouring outside and it was dark. me and him
just stood there and he said "maybe we shouldnt
have done what we did, i dont want you to
expect me to ask you out right away becayse
i honestly dont know what i want."

and he started crying again, saying how he couldnt
bare to hurt me again. and all this stuff.

his mom came to get him, and he hugged me goodbye.

and later that night he called me and told me
that what we did was a mistake. and how he couldnt
see uss together again. but how he still has
feelings for me he's just afraid if we date
he'll lose feelings again.

so i dont know what to do. i love him so much.
i always have and i probabbly will for a long
time. im happy we got to hang out after so long.
and im happy i got to kiss him but i dont
know what to expect out of this.



please help me. im sorry this is long.
ill rate hi for sure.


thanks




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I hope I'm helping you...
If you love someone deeply, let him go if he can't be with you. But, if he really loves you, he will find his way back to you.
Be patient, that's what I want you to do.
Wait and see, we can't really expect things to come right away or for an answer to come right away as well. When you give all your heart for something you really care about and for, surely you'll know what you'll get.
I think he still doesn't understand his own feelings... he's so confused he can't even sleep, that's what I think. It's not you only who is confused, he is too, so just give him a little time to think. But I'm sure that he will find his way back to you if you're the one that he's been waiting for.
Hope I've helped. Wish you the very best luck! ^_^ It will all be alright... Don't worry...
PS: Think of happy things just for a moment, hope it'll make you feel better...


ok welll i really need some help. ok well i did something really bad and its not like me to do it.. ok i stole my friends cell.. at school.. and i lied and told them i didnt steal it.. and then i got caught bc my bff called her mom on it and i didnt think theyd track the number.. but yeah i got caught and now im suspended.. and the girl told everybody about what i did.. and now the whole school knows aboout it, and like everybody is mad at me..and i have like not many friends.. blahhh i just need some tips on what to do.. please help me =( thanks.. (link)
I'm sorry honey... But there is nothing you can do about it... I mean, you did it, you have to accept everything from what you've done. Every thing you do will cost you something... And punishment too... Just accept them... because that's what you'll always get... I'm terribly sorry... Just stay cool and you'll get through this... Try to make it up by doing something nice or apologize... I hope it's gonna work. Don't be sad, everyone is punished when they've done something wrong... It's not you only...
I hope I've helped. Hope you're gonna feel better... Wish you the best luck. Don't worry, everything will be alright...


I have a new boyfriend. But I got hurt before so I don't let myself get too close to anyone. I have a fear I may check out other guys / think of kissing them or something. I feel really bad. I don't want that to happen and he doesn't ever want me to leave him. But a few minutes ago I had a dream of kissing an old crush and stuff, does that mean I like him? Or is my mind fooling around with me? :( (link)
I think your mind is fooling with you... and don't follow the flow... Don't ever end up like me.. To be honest, I was hurt once before by my boyfriend. I mean like really 'hurt'. And my mind was messing around with me, turning me into a crusher. It was just a year ago when I was still crushing as many boys' heart as possible. I thought beauty could always win... but I was wrong.. oh well, the point is that don't really think that what you dream of is something meaningful 'meaningful'. It's something from your unconsciouss side that wants or longs for something. But don't follow it if you don't want to. Think of good things and it won't happen...
I hope I've helped... Wish you always the best luck. GOod luck. I'm sure it's not a bad thing.. It will turn into a good thing... Don't worry.


I'm in love with my best friend, and he's in love with me. I know this because we went out with each other. We want to get back together, but he's going out with my other best friend. He wants to break up with her to go out with me, but I don't want people to think that he broke up with her to go out with me because he's not. What should I do? (link)
It's really hard when it comes to one guy to dote on... Well, neither or either one of you has to get the guy. The sad part is that whatever the decision made up will hurt one person. It can never go on without at least hurting one heart. I feel sorry for his girl friend. I think she should know how he really feels and who he really likes. And if she likes him, she has to let him go.
Don't wait on him... I think you should put this thought aside and focus on something else while he's thinking about it. And if he really comes to you, then he is meant for you...
I hope I've helped... I wish you the best luck... Just relax, everything will be alright...


my bestfriends parents are mean to her..they dont hit her but they call her names and stuff..she called me crying hard and i know she cant take it! and i need to know how to help her..any ideas??


5S FOR ANYTHING SINCE THIS IS URGENT!! (link)
Councilor!! She needs one!! And maybe she might want to tell an adult about her problems!! Her parents are not treating her right. Maybe, her parents are having hard time with job and other stuffs, then just hit your friend with their rage. It's just not right. Ask her to go to a councilor and she should report what her parents do to her.

Hope I've helped. Tell your friend that everything will be alright. Tell her that I wish her the very best luck. >.< Everything will be fine... Just breath...


hey

im currently 13 and my boyfriend and i have been going out since i was 12. today in one of my classes, my friend asked my if this other person told me something. i said no and she was like, good because ***** didnt want us to tell you. i put enough pressure on her to finally get some words out. she said that he desperately wanted to make out. i mean, we've kissed before but not like SERIOUSLY seriously gone there. he has made out with some girls in the past but i havent made out with anyone yet. in my school, making out is a big issue for everyone. they say if you dont make out in 7th grade, you'll never survive in the school we're going to next year.

its not like i dont like him enough to do it, but i dont feel ready. i know im just thirteen but im a lot more mature mentally and physically than my peers. i have had the oppertunities to make out but none of them felt right so i didnt.

im going out with him to the movies on friday night. what if he makes a move then? what do i say? i dont want things to be awkward. i dont want people to think im a loser. and i definitely dont want him to think that i dont want to take things a step further. i do, but i dont... if that makes sense.

has anyone been in my position? please help me out. (link)
People are making out in your age?! I'm fourteen and I haven't even kissed anyone... Well, I'm in Christian school, so I can never do that anyway...

Well, honey, don't buy what people say. You are what you are. If you're not ready yet, then don't do it. You're right, you're still too young to do that.

It doesn't make you a loser if you don't do that right now. And if your boyfriend really likes you, he will understands your feelings. Tell him that you can't do it now because you're not ready yet. Honesty is really important in relationship... Tell him to wait... If he really loves you, he'll understand...

I hope I've helped... I really hope I have...
Wish you the best luck. Just follow your heart, not others' words. Everything will be alright...


Life sucks! Serioulsy sucks! There is not one good thing in my life right now! I have lost two of my best friends these past two weeks and it's all because they are extreme liars and and loosing another best friend right now..it's in motion! :'(
Then all of my friends are fighting with eachother and I am torn in the middle! I don't know what to do!!
Then my family are like omg!! I hate to be at home! My sister just moved in with her boyfriend and so them and my parents are always talking about "couple-stuff" and Couple trips and couple couple couple!! AHH! I can't take it anymore! I'm the fith wheel!!They are always like, "Oh yeah, you are coming to..But can't you stay home with the dog. This is more of a couple/grown up thing. (IT WAS THE CINEMA FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!)
I'm teeling you, I don't like being at home, I'm like fighting with all of my friends! And those I'm not fighting with are like having so many problems right now they don't have time to hang out =/
I'm the fith wheel, I don't like being at home, I'm loosing my best friends, my other friends don't have time for me, I'm failing in school! I don't know where to go or do!! I am totaly lost!!

Is there No hope in the world?!?!?

:'(
thanks for taking your time to read this... (link)
There is a hope... don't be sad... everything will work out just fine...

Things are going to get better, don't worry about it.. There are bad times, and there are good times... I've had that time too before, and trust me, it will all be good.

But first, try to think of happy thoughts. Because actually, there must be some good things happening around you. (Even though they're so small that you can't notice...) But when you think that everything's bad, then even a good thing will be a bad thing... Just think of good stuffs, and you'll feel much better. Try to sleep longer, it will help alot! ^_^

I hope I've helped... I really want to help you...
WIsh you all the best luck.
Don't worry, it will all be fine...


This is without a difficult situation, I have been in love with her for allmost 22 months. one night early in our relationship she told me about some her past she said she had an abortion at 17 with a guy she loved because she was not ready to bring a baby into this world at a young age..then told me she only had sex with 3 men total......for 12 months she has changed her story and has told me of so much more...at least 25.... I finaly snaped and asked her for ALL THE TRUTH now she does not want to talk about it..I cannot think of any other subject..I have assured her WE WILL GET THRU THIS..I will help her to burrie the past but she still just looks at me with sadness..if i do not know every thing i cannot love her like i need too....HELP PLEASE bounty (link)
Honesty and trust are the most important things in relationship. Make sure that you have both in your hands... I really want to help you, and I'll try...

I hope my study in pyschology will help this... It seems to me that she is not ready to tell you the truth... Wait and be patient until she has the guts to tell you everything about it... She's a woman after all... she has a deeper feelings inside her heart...

As long as you're ready to accept her past and everything about her, it will all be alright. Tell her that you need to know, because you need her honesty and trust. If she's hiding something really big, tell her that you can hold it no matter what. She needs someone to lead her. Just do what you must.

I really wish I've helped. Don't be sad... everything will work out just fine...
I wish you and her the best luck. Good luck.


I know its LONG! but im serious..im panicing..

i did something bad..really bad :[ i do regret it but i tried to stop it! you see my friend and i went out to eat..at this restauraunt where all the kids go! im 16 and my friend is 15! my mom dropped us off there since i cant drive YET. soo we ate and everything and my friend is like ..lets walk out without paying! and im like nooo nooo noo! im not gonna do that i just cant im not like that. and shes like come on i have a plan we go to the bathroom and then just walk out! and you see like EVERYONE from our school was there that night. so we go into the bathroom and im like we cant do it ..its not right! we are gonna be caught lets just pay whats the big deal? and my friend is like if we see our waitress then we will go back to our table and pay but if we dont lets just leave. soo we didnt see her but i tried goin back but my friend grabbed my hand and like dragged me outta there. we started running away..and then the waitress and the manager came out and was like you ladies walked out without paying and then we made up some story..but we eneded up paying in the end anyways! i didnt tell my mom or anything but then today (4 days later) this girl is like what did you do this weekend and im like hungout with people and she is like what did you do on friday? and im like went out to eat and shes like oh yeah i heard you tried to eat and run but you got caught and im like WHO DID YOU HEAR THAT FROM? and she is like matt..the kid right next to her some really popular kid! and then im like well how does he know so now i guess its getting around the school and im not like that at all! i feel so stupid and embarassed i know it was totally wrong but it wasnt my idea! im so ashamed..what should i do? is there anything i can do?! im scared my mom or brother or dad is gonna find out since my bro goes there all the time! and now we cant go back there and it was our favorite place because we are scared they will recognize us! i just dont know! i know its wrong so please dont say anything i just dont know what to do. and the people that worked there are only a grade older then me and my friend-11th grade and they were working! they were the ones who probably told! just any advice?


i'll rate 5! thanks (link)
Don't panic... oh... that's horrible!! How could she do something bad like that and bring you in the problem as well?? I say, don't really listen to the people around you... that will make your situation even worse... (with the addition of your panic...) Well, just tell them that you weren't trying to run off and not pay the food. I don't know if this is a right thing, but maybe you can make up some stories... because there's no other way.. or maybe you can go to that restaurant and just sit, eat, and pay, so that they won't suspect you any longer... And try to avoid your friend, if she's going to do that again, that will be really bad... >.< I'm sorry sweetie... I hope I've helped. If your mom finds out, tell her the true story. I mean, your friend grabbed you; you didn't want to do it at all. And anyway, since you weren't really the one who wanted to do that, it will all be alright. Don't worry. Everything will be alright.
Hope I've helped. I wish you the very very best luck!! Good luck. I hope this thing will get better... *I'll pray for you...*


my best friend in the whole wide world hates me now just because i'm too moody i really dont notice when i'm moody but now she wont talk to me she changed her answering machine and this is what she says "if this is (my name) dont call here ever again" that really hurt my feelings and i'm still crying right now! what do i do to get her to be my best friend again? (link)
Apologize to her... Tell her that you're sorry. I mean, you don't even notice when you're moody, so tell her to remind you of that. I would say sorry to her like thousands time if I were you, but surely you don't really have to do that. If she's your real friend, she will understand. Just say sorry to her... That will do.
Hope I've helped... I really hope I have.
Wish you always the best luck. Good luck!! ^_^
PS: Don't cry... Everything will be alright...


i want to go with my friend (hes a guy, im a girl) to our dance at the end of they year. alot of poeple have dates already. but he's already going with my sort-of friend. i really want to go with him though!!! anyone have any ideas on how to get him to go with me? (link)
It's so sad... but he has a date already... There's nothing you can do, honey... I'm sorry... If you can get him to go with you, it will hurt the other girl's feelings. So, think of others' feelings first before you decide to take an action. I understand your feeling. You really want him to go with you, but it's just not meant to be... I'm so sorry... There's still next year...
Hope you'll find a date! I really wish the best luck for you...


This girl who's my best friend recently broke up with her bf. I found out a few days later from another friend that she really likes me(i'm a guy btw). Well, I like her too, but I don't think I like her as much as she likes me. Now, her bf is kinda...how can I say this-madly crazy over her, and when they broke up he started doing some crazy things, like cutting. Well, she decided to get back together with him out of pity, but she admits that she doesn't love him like she used too, and she would much rather be with me. But, I'm really not that into her enough to be in a serious relationship. However, I really don't want to see my friend with her bf 'cause I don't think he's really the best guy for her, so I decided to take a chance and pretend to like her as much as she likes me. This totally complicates things even more, i know, but it was the only thing i could think of to keep her away from him. Now she doesn't know what to do, and I don't know what to do. I know this is just typical high-school drama for most of you, but I(we) really need your feedback on this. (link)
Wow, that's just amazingly complicated... no offense, but yes, I think it is. Well, the problem is, you're dealing with a girl. You never know what's in store. It's a good thing that you try to draw her away from that boy, so that he won't give her any bad influence, you're such a precious friend. And that's the point, you're a precious friend, and no more than that, isn't it what you want? Just tell her that you want the best for her, that you don't want her to go out with someone who's not good and someone who doesn't love her back (which is you) Spending more time with her to keep her away from that boy is a good thing, as friends. Don't worry, I've been in that girl's position before. I really hope I've helped... it seems to me like it means a lot to you... I really wish I've helped.
Wish you always the best luck. ^_^


i am writing a best friends acrostic poem... have any ideas for the b, the 2 e's, the r, the n, and the d?? thanksssssssss


ill rate!!!!!

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B: beautiful, bright, best of all, buddy.
e: exotic (if he/she is...) energetic, eager, easygoing, ectasy, etc.
r: radiant, rational, realistic, rosy.
n: natural, naive, nice.
d: darling, dear, different, dependable, delightful.
I hope I've helped. I just pulled those words out of my mind... really tried to help.
Wish you always the best luck. Good luck. ^_^




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