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I really like it when people ask me for advice, but unfortunatly most of my friends are gone this summer and don't have time to talk to me. And they hardly ever ask me for advice anyway. I need to find less secure friends. Lol. Besides, my summer may get a bit boring. I'm open to any questions, specializing in school work, photography and being a teen. And even if I don't have an answer, it's nice to know someone is as confused as you are.
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my gf Sandy and I are close..in her point of veiw. I dont like Sandy at all. But Sandy REALLY likes me. People want me to kiss her..but i dont want to.I just want to be friends. Besides..my friend Jack likes Sandy i think..so Jack gets mad at me. and if i break up with Sandy people might get mad at me. But i really want to break up with Sandy. Its hard to break up with her to.. because we talk on the phone all day and stuff. I really dont like her. (link)
Don't worry about what other people think. If you're not happy, you're not going to make Sandy happy. Sit her down and explain that you just want to stay friends. She'll feel bad if you break up with her, but that's normal. Maybe you could hint that Jack likes her. Or tell Jack to ask her out. Knowing that other guys like her will make her feel better.


Ok I have a problem I'm currently going out with this guy *lets call him bob* and I really like him, but the thing is that he has dumped me many times before but this time he says that he really likes me. Now there is this other guy *jeff* and hes pretty hott but I haven't ever gone out with him before and It's the summer so I could go to the beach with Bob and i don't know what I would do with Jeff but I don't know who to choose!


PLease help me I'll rate you a 5 for a good answer please (link)
If a guy dumps you, it means he doesn't like you. Coming back to you just says he feels insecure, and is using you to feel important. So "Bob" is not the right choice. If you like "Jeff" go out with him.


what can I do to make my bf feel like I really love him when he moves away. We agreed to have a long distance thing but I dont know how to show affection from this distance... (link)
E-mail him a lot and tell him about your day. It means a lot to people when they get friendly e-mails. Gifts are fun to send to, and even more fun to get. Make plans every once in a while to get together and to spend the day with him. Showing that you look forward to spending time with him will show you care. And you can always tell him you love him and will really miss him...


what are some good qualities you need to have in a friendship? for example ..loyalty. i need at least 3 of them. thanks i rate high for good answers

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I would have to say that a good sense of humor is important in a friend. It's my personal favorite.
Generosity is important too. You want a friend who will share stuff and not hog all the popcorn at the movies. Lol.
It's also important to have a friend who cares. I always know my friends will be there for me if I need them, even though they tease me all the time!


ok im 15 and sometimes i feel like my boyfriend wants me to do more than just making out. But i dont think im ready and i dont want to yet. We've been together for 6 months and some people say thats a long time. But what should i do? is it bad for me to be 15 and not wanna do anything yet? is 6 months along time?

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Don't do anything you're not ready to do. If all he wants is more, then dump him. Sorry to be blunt, but if a guy makes you feel guilty all the time, he's not worth it. Six months is a bit long, but there are people who've dated the same person all through high school. I have neighbors who dated each other in high school and now they're married and have three kids. There are also people who don't last two weeks. So don't worry about time in relationships. Worry about whether or not the two of you are happy, and like each other.


what if you are in the orchestra and can't get fake nails cuz it will mess up your playing..but i REALLY want some for school..so what should i do?!!?! (link)
I wouldn't worry about it. Five years from now, you won't remember having fake nails, but you will remember a great concert, or a favorite piece.


i had this best friend named ryley when i was about 5 years old years old!! we lived next door to me and we did EVERYTHING together!but then when i was 8 he moved and i never saw him again and now i am really starting to miss him. My boyfriend goes to his church and a few weeks ago he said his best friend ryley from church asked if he knew me!he said yes and ryley told him we used to be best friends!now i really want to call him since i know now that he remembers me! but i dont know what i would say!i sure did change alot from when i was 8 til now im 14.i dont even know if he cares or wants to talk to me..what should i do? (link)
Of course he cares! He wouldn't have asked your boyfriend if he didn't. He probably misses you just as much as you miss him. See if the three of you (you, Ryley, and your boyfriend) can hang out together. Try going to a movie (that way you can get used to each other without having to talk) or a restaurant. As for talking, try remembering some of the good times you guys had. Or ask him how schools going. I know it sounds lame, but it'll make him feel more comfortable too.


How can I color my scanned drawing on the computer to get a digital art effect? I have Photoshop 5, but I have no idea what I'm doing! :\ (link)
I've been studying photography for a year and I still don't know everything. Knowing exactly what to do in Photoshop takes time and a lot of practice and exploring. Most Photoshop programs come with a tutorial, so I'd start with that. As for adding color, I'd use the Paint brush setting with an Opacity of about 50 percent, so detail an still be seen. Good luck!


well, i've known this guy for about 2-3 years, and he's one of the sweetest guys i've ever known. i can talk to him about anything, and everything. and if i asked or wanted the world, he would give it to me. he means a lot to me, and i dont want to lose him. im not sure if he likes me, or is just being a good friend. he calls me hun, sweetheart, and his little princess. i know what you're probably thinking, whats the problem, why not just ask him out or something. well heres the problem... i'm sixteen (almost seventeen), and hes, twenty-three. is this right? i dont think my parents would have a problem with it, because they really like him. but im afraid my other friends/relatives will,because of such the difference in age. i really like him, and he's basically what i've been looking for. and i think im in love with him. can you please help me out? (link)
A wise person once told me that boy best friends make the best boy friends. Don't worry about your other friends and relatives. I would talk about it with your parents, however. They still legally own you and with good reason. If they trust him, then he's perfect. It'll just complicate things way too much if you try to sneak around them.


14/f....Ok people this is like serious so dont be like rude about this...
Well my dad is very sick with an illness and like today is fathers day and everything and he was talking to me and was like "you know my medicine isnt working anymore...and like this is the last fathers day that i will be with yall and he was telling me how he wont be able to see us graduate or see his grandkids.and like i looove my dad so freakin much and like when me and my siblings were younger he wasnt really in our lives and then he came into our lives again about 2 years ago and liek when he wasnt in our lives i hated it i hated myself.....and i could never imagine being w/out him again..i dont know what to do i meen i cant talk to my family or anyone about it becasue im just not that kind of person it feels waaaaay to wierd to me...like he always tell me stuff liek "when he dies he wants ...blah blah blah" and like i cant freakin take it this is soo muc pressure of me and i think about it every single day and like earlier today i was balling my eyes out thinking that this was the last fathers day wioht him...i wish that this big nightmare would just go the freak away! i really dont know how to deal with this guys and i have no one to talk to it about..i love my daddy so much and i dont ever want him to leave.and liek i know its kinda stubborn but im like always kinda rude to him..you know how every teenager is..but like he is always liek do you hate me and i just wat to say "HATE YOU OF COURSE NOT DAD I LOOOVE YOU SOO EFFIN MUCH" but i cant.and like does anyone know sumthing special i can do for him like not today cause its already late but like another day..for fathers day..and also can you help me with the whole not being able to see him again...
Thanks soo much guys ! (link)
Don't worry. I can relate. My dad has leukimia and I just found out a year ago. Lucky for us, he's in remission. But I know about the whole crying-yourself-to-sleep-almost-every-night thing. I can't have a good fight with him because I'll feel guilty about it, but for some reason, I've been fighting more than lately with him. Lucky for you and me, Dads will love us no matter what we do.
Sorry for my pathetic life story. Is there anything your dad really enjoys doing? Like golf, or crosswords? Ask him to teach you, or to do said activity together. It'll let him know that you care, that you listen, and that you want to spend time with him. Or you could ask him for help with your homework. If nothing like this works, grab some photos of the two of you having a good time and put them together in a book. After spending a lot of time with him, your tounge might loosen up and you can tell him how you feel.
Still can't tell him how much you love him? Write him a note.
It's nice to know there are other's out there who have problems with sick family members. If you have any more guilt trips, I'll be here.


Ok, I just started a diet and it's just a regular diet: Lowfat, lowsugar, smaller portions, watching what I'm eating and exercise. Well ever since I started the diet and I haven't really been hungry. And others times when I am hungry and eat, I feel like throwing up. And usually after going to the gym (just a 30 min. cardio workout), I really feel like I'm going to puke, even if I haven't eaten anything. What is wrong with me?!?! (link)
Have you been excersing too much? Throwing up is a way of your body telling you just that. And if you haven't been giving yourself proper nutrition, then that may result in throwing up as well. Another theory is that an extreme change in your diet could cause it as well. You might want to ease into your new lifestyle and give your body time to adjust, like getting into a really cold pool, then getting into a hot tub. You have to take it one step at a time. While it's good that you're trying to be healthier, be careful. Make sure you're eating enough and eating things you should be.


ok so i am a guy and i signed up well tried out is more like the word for colorgaurd this sport that were wel lyou twirl guns wood of course and flags and show school spirit. and the great thing is i made it but my friends and well a lot of people disagree with my desicion. i mean i know i shouldn't care what they say and that god is here and i am doing it for him i want to get these people t know him and show others that this activity is not a joke or it is "gay" in there words. and i mean it hurts because i get made fun of but i live with it and give it all to god. but i still need prayer. so if you would pray for me that i may get through this rough time and show others that i can make a diffrence. and i mean i just ned advice and support on like how can i deal with this stress i mean i give it to god of course but how can i make it so when hurtfull words come to me such as "dude you'r a looser for doing that, coorgaurd is so gay and dumb only stupid kids do that" i mean it hurts do you have any verses i can look up and how to deal with this stress and what not. And pleas please please pray for me. on this situation

thnx a bunch

monn (link)
First off, I would like to say that I think that is really cool.
As for your classmates, they make think it's stupid now, but in a few years they'll be sorry. While they're telling their kids boring stuff like, "...and I was on the football team...," their children may be impressed at first, but it's nothing they can brag about in school. You, on the other hand, will have original stories to tell. Something to make your family stand out.
If that's not a good enough reason, this is: You'll regret it if you don't. You'll look back on what you could have done and feel regret for maybe the rest of your life. It's not worth making your life stink to make some stupid kids happy. They could be jealous.


I want to go on a low carb diet. What foods should I avoid eating and what foods are good for me to eat on my diet? Thanks to anyone who answers. (link)
My parents are on low carb diets too. You'll want to avoid things like bread, pasta, and potatoes (three of my favorite foods). However, there is a new study that dairy helps you lose pounds faster. If that's what you're aiming for, it might be better to go for a balanced diet, not a low carb diet. But don't forget: a good diet isn't all that's necessary. I know you've probably heard it a hundred times, but excercise is very important too. Thirty minutes on the tredmill won't only keep those extra pounds off, but it gives you strength and energy.


ok well i have stared my period once and that was 3 months a go i have not had sex soo i am not pregnet! it worries me! i havent told my mom that i haent started in 3 months! because she know i have origanly started! is my body going haywire or somthing? and i gett alot of discharge still!

Haywired Body?? (link)
Don't worry. It's completely normal for our wonderful feminine bodies to act weird. It adds to our mystery. Something weird like that happens to all of us. However, if it still doesn't come again in a few more months (say 3 more) then you might want to tell your mom. Don't worry. She won't think your pregnant. You have to trust her a little, especially if you want her to trust you. But it might be a good idea to have yourself checked out if it hasn't come for 6 months. Better safe than sorry.




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