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Okay, I had bought and synced a television show onto my ipod and then it erased all my songs. I had 109 and now I have zippo. Could someone please help me?!

P.S. It had nothing to do with how much storage I had left because I have 4 GB.

If they aren't in your itunes on your computer, or a backup folder, they're gone-zo.. I'm sorry, it's happened to me quite a few times.

The good news is that since apple still hasn't fixed this horrible horrible problem, you shouldn't feel guilty syncing your ipod up with one of your friends' itunes, and go from there.

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This is really random, and probably the opposite of what most people would ask, but I'm 21 and I no longer live with my parents...
My mom and I are really close, but I often don't have time to call her and talk to her - at the moment, e-mail and phone are the only two ways we can connect. I'd like her to see more of what goes on in my life, since it's sometimes hard for me to remember everything I want to tell her, and I'd like her to be more contactable. My dad, too. They're both constantly on the computer for work - they work together from their home. I'd like them both to get facebooks and/or AIM accounts.
They're both pretty paranoid about getting viruses and crashing their computers, since they have important information stored on there. My mom's very hesitant about getting either of those accounts.
How do I convince her/them? Any ideas?

This is a great question, and a great idea.

I would suggest Facebook, only because it would be the easiest to convince them that they can't get a virus from it since it is only a website (AIM requires you to download a file, etc).

I got my mom on Facebook and it worked out great! Once she figured out how to navigate, she knew more about what my friends were up to than I did! Just make sure you don't have anything on there you wouldn't want them seeing.

To make it even easier, I would set up new Gmail accounts FOR them (something easy to remember), that way they aren't using personal emails to create the Facebook accounts. Explain that it's just a website, like yahoo or google, that lets you message, chat, look at pictures, etc.

And make sure you specify that they can not only make their profiles private, but that they can make them unsearchable! Hope this helped.

***TheGivingTree

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I've been dating this guy for almost a year and a half now. I am a 20 year old female.
We moved in with each other before we reached one year. We decided to move in together because we never really saw each other except for on the weekends.

He's a few years older than I am. I think we are equally mature, but I am starting to wonder whether we're still together for the right reasons.

We both work. He's full time and I work 35 hours a week. We usually get home from work, and watch TV and pass out way too early.

Neither of us have many friends, and I left mine all when I transferred schools.

I love him. I know that. I just get really frustrated at times that we don't have more of a life. I am not yet 21 so we can't go to bars or anything like that.
He never hangs out with his friends, and I never hang out with mine... Mostly because I feel like if I said I wanted to hang out with my friends he'd flip that I didn't want to spend all my time with him.
I miss my friends. I miss being close to my friends. Sometimes I feel like he's forcing me to grow up. Talking about babies and marriage like it's around the corner... I don't want that right now. I am too young. I just don't ever want to say it out loud in fear of hurting him.

Given the scenario... what would you do?

Given your scenario (being 20, in love, cohabiting), I would try everything in my power to make him happy, and probably end up doing more harm than good. This is because I wouldn't realize the problem isn't on my end, so it's nothing I can fix, especially not overnight.

I wont pretend like I have the solution to this, but i can tell you what I think: It sounds like the biggest problem is that your boyfriend is insecure with the relationship. You are way too young to be friendless and stuck at home watching grey's anatomy. If you are living together, it is absolutely unacceptable and unhealthy that he expects you to spend every moment with him. Even if you WANTED to, I would recommend against it because being in a relationship isn't about having the same life, it's about sharing each of your lives with each other.

Here's what I would do: pick one night (a week in advance) that you will make plans with just your girlfriend(s). Plan a movie night or game night, at someone else's house, just to get out and get away, but in the least threatening way possible. Encourage your boyfriend to do the same. This plan wont work if one of you is sitting at home. Have fun, and when you both get back, tell some funny stories about what happened, who is doing what, what's planned for next week, etc.

Date nights between the two of you will also help break up the repetitive nights at home, so i would give that a shot too.

I have to warn you, though: If he doesn't allow you these simple essential freedoms to see your friends and have time to yourself, He's got a serious problem. Talk to him and find out what's bothering him, while he's so insecure or jealous, because if you let this get out of hand it could eventually turn into an abusive relationship.

I'm sure he's thinking the same things you are, and hopefully he will welcome some of these suggestions. If not, just ask him as a favor to try it for one month. Best of luck!

Please write back if you need a follow-up!

***TheGivingTree

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This is NOT a 'does he lyke me' question. This is a 'why's he acting this way? should I take action?' question.
I'm a girl who is 13 going on 14.
The guy the question's about is a boy who juuuust turned 15.

I've known this kid for a couple years now, our dad's have been friends since they were in diapers, all that happy stuff.
Before we never really saw each other often, but ever since he and my brother got to be better friends that changed... That was a year back.. Ever since then, he's teased me a bit, just typical playful teasing.

recently it's been more frenquent (every time I see him), and sometimes he crosses the line and makes fun of my behavior to a hurtful level, like "--Because ya don't have any real hobbies!! *laughs like it's the best thing in the world*" or..well, I wanna keep this brief as possible, so I'll give examples of his behavior later if needed.. I don't know if he actually means to be hurtful or not!

Other than this, he's a great, funny, sensitive guy with tons a friends. He says he doesn't hate me but..

why does he tease me like this all the sudden? and, does he mean to be hurtful by it? what should I do?

If the stuff he is making fun of is as personal as "because you dont have any real hobbies" he obviously feels comfortable revealing that he knows you pretty well. In that, he's telling you and everyone that he knows how you spend your free time.. as opposed to making fun of your shoes, clothes, backpack, etc... see what I mean?

Your brother is friends with him, right? I would talk to him. If he's your older brother just ask him about it. Older brothers should be protective of their little sisters, and if not, you should be able to get some ammunition from him about his friend (nothing mean, do unto others!). How surprised he'll be when you fire back with, "I might not have any hobbies, but atleast I didn't watch the Jonas Brother's concert last friday night"

Well, you get the point. If you can't get him or your brother to stop it, just go with it.. you're his friend's little sister, that's the teasing relationship he wants. Feel confident enough to talk to him like a regular person. He might tease you, but that doesn't mean he doesn't want to be friends, or that he doesn't atleast care about you.

PS- Expect it to get a lot worse when you get a boyfriend.

***TheGivingTree

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I'm not new to the dating thing, however, I haven't had a billion boyfriends like a lot of people I know. I'm looking for a guy who can cook, likes grammar as much as I do, isn't afraid to cry in front of me, likes anime, horror survival video games, and will treat me right. And I don't want him to touch me or say, "you're beautiful" or anything like that.
My friends say that there's no guy like that out there. Is this true? I live in a small little hill-billy town in Michigan and so far... All I see are murders, perverts, and sporty boys. Are all guys like this? Or is it possible to meet a guy who fits my standards?
(This may not help, but I also like guys who have long hair. It's fun to flip it.)

Most likely you'll find a guy with 7/10 or 8.5/10 qualities you're looking for (living where you do is one of them) and you'll have to decide if you are going to settle, try to change those last two or three qualities to fit you, or wait for mr. perfect.. Welcome to dating!

Oh, and did I mention that with each person you date, the list of things you look for will grow longer, as will the list of things you don't want? The problem is that most of the things you listed are not standards (educated, wealthy, romantic, experienced, etc..), they're preferences(tall, tan, enjoys picnics).

The bottom line is that there is more to dating than check-listing the things you want. Passion and compatibility will weigh in, and so will a million other factors. So, yes, there are plenty of guys out there that like anime, play video games, have long hair, and cry. In fact, i'm pretty sure that's anyone born between 1990 and 2000. Don't get discouraged, you'll find SOMEONE that will work, but as they say, "you'll never find it if you're looking for it". You might find that one of those sporty short-haired perverts actually plays Resident Evil, makes a mean lasagna and knows how to treat a girl right.

***TheGivingTree

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Hello,

I need some advice. I'm 21/male and my boyfriend is 26/male. My boyfriend recently wanted to break up with me because I told him I am bisexual and that I rather not adopt and have a biological child. What do you think I should do? Do you think I'm wasting my time? I want to make things work out for the best of us.

First, let me apologize for the response time.

With that said, I think you should make sure you and your boyfriend reflect on the (lack of) urgency of this issue. You are both young, and by the time the decision will need to be made you both may have changed your minds. I understand your desire to pass on your genes, but your real legacy is the impact you two will have on the development of your kid, not so much whose biological material they are made of. But if you're really set on it, there is artificial insemination. You also have to keep in mind that your boyfriend may not be upset with the idea that you want your own child, but that he feels threatened that he cannot provide you with one.

Do I think this is something to break up over? Absolutely not. You should both be lucky that you see eye-to-eye on the desire to raise a child together. The details can be worked out later.

You need to let him know that he can fulfill your needs even though he is not a chick, and you need to remember that your partner is (at the least) going to be the second-greatest influence on your kid's life, so treat each other well.

Hope everything works out, please come back if you need anything else!

**The Giving Tree

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17/f okay so recently my bf broke up woth me because i cheated on him a few times. i know what i did was bad. i get it. i learned my lesson because i lost someone i truly care about. my problem is i just dont know how to sayy no. my bf lived 2 hours away and i didnt get to see him very often. and he SAID that once i get my life together we can get back but i dunno. im sooo hurt and he doesnt talk to me anymore. anyways i am trying to get my life back on track but theres a little problem. my best friend is a guy who also knows my boyfriend. they live by eachother, and recently he told me he really likes me. and i dunno. i mean i know im not going to cheat again that isnt the problem. the problem is i kow my ex would never get back woth me if i went for my bestie. but he makes me soo happy. lke he is here when my ex isnt. so i dunno soemone pleaseee help me =(

I know you said that you know what you did was bad and you get it, but im not sure you do.

If you "don't know how to say no", you are still being too selfish to enjoy the benefits of a relationship, or the company of someone who fully opens up to you.. because once you are in a real relationship, it's not just about you "not feeling like saying no", it's about saying NO for the person you care about, and if you can't even do that, you aren't ready to give either of these guys what they need and it's unfair to promise them something you can't give.

If your ex isn't talking to you anymore it is most likely because he's trying to move on, so let him. Keep in mind you both were hurt. Sorry if this sounds harsh, but you're worried that dating your best friend (which you obviously want to do) might screw up your chances of getting back with an ex you cheated on.. your decision is made, i don't think you need anyone's help on this one.

**TheGivingTree

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24/f. I have been dating this man the last month or so, he is 31. When we have sex it takes a minute for him to get hard and even then it seems to be not completely "erect". I know he is very physically attracted to me so that is not the problem. I was wondering if this was common or if anyone knew some possible reasons why this is happening. Thank you. also, is it bad of me to be less interested in him for this fact? the sex is good but that "problem" is strange and I am not comfortable asking him about it yet.

I think this is pretty common, some people call it preformance anxiety. It will usually get better as you become more comfortable. Another thing is that he might just need more foreplay before going at it. If things don't improve on their own, it might be time to say something, especially if it bugs you enough to ask for advice.

You have several options, and since it sounds like he can get hard but just not hard enough, a cockring is probably your best bet. this is a band (fabric, leather, elastic, etc.) that goes around the base of the dick and balls and acts as a tourniquet, increasing bloodflow and allowing for a more full erection. By the way, its good you know that this is not a reflection of how attracted he is to you, so just shrug it off, especially if the sex is still good!

worried about introducing him to the idea? try giving it to him as a gift during oral sex. good luck!

**TheGivingtree

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Over the last year, I've been sort of all over the place in terms of relationships and sex, and I've been sort of confused about all of it for a while now.

I guess the first part of this is that I used to be best friends with a girl I met during my first semester in college whose named is Celia. She fell for me, I didn't feel the same way, we stayed friends, she was sort of miserable, and eventually, she ended our friendship that summer. Her best friend Karen moved up here at the start of the school year, and she and I became really close. I knew I wanted to be with her, but I was afraid of ruining things in the exact same way that things had fallen apart with Celia, and eventually (like a douchebag) I started dating another girl, Sarah, who was also close friends with Celia. I discovered I didn't really like her at all during the short period that we dated (maybe a month and a half), but every time I'd get off I'd sort of forget I wanted to dump her. During this time, I was spending most of my time with Karen anyway, and eventually, one day, I dumped Sarah and talked to Karen about all of this.

She talked things over with Celia (and I finally worked things out with her as well), and Karen and I started dating. We'd become best friends by this point. We fell in love and also had a lot of pretty incredible sex together. Something like four months in, she moved back down south though, about four hours away, and things became sort of difficult. After a really difficult month, we broke up during a weekend trip (which was horrible). It'd been six months.

This happened right before I moved back down for the summer, and I spent most of that summer working and celibate. Right after the summer, when I came back up, I met a guy named Jim, and we hooked up while drunk one night, and again the next morning. We hooked up a few more times, and then had sex a bit later. I'd never hooked up or had sex with a guy before, and honestly, I found the whole thing to be really tedious. He's extremely nice and cool and interesting and really attractive, but the sex was... just sort of exhausting. And I didn't really want to see him after that.

The point of all this is that I'm finding myself extremely confused about pretty much everything. I mean, I fell in love with Karen and then just fell right out of love. Toward the end, I had pretty much stopped being very invested in her. And Sarah I was able to just selfishly string along even though I knew we had no future at all. And once I was single, after all of this, and I did meet somebody and tried just casually dating, I completely lost interest once we'd had sex. Plus, I mean, I am attracted to guys, but I really didn't enjoy the sex very much at all. So what does that mean?

I've also recently found myself thinking about Celia sometimes, even tough I know I could never risk things by making a move on her.

I guess I just feel like I could lost interest very easily in a relationship, and like I'll probably wind up wanting to be free, so maybe I shouldn't be in one at all. But I also feel like casual dating is uninteresting to me and casual sex is sort of disappointing and empty. I don't know what to do, or where to go. I'm really not used to being filled with doubt or any kinds of negative feelings about myself at all, so this has been a rough period for me.

Sorry that this is so dementedly long, but have you got anything? Any thoughts?

I think you've put more than enough thought into your current situation. The best thing to do now is take a deep breath and get a new perspective. You're in college, right? From what i understand, this IS the time for conflicted feelings and finding the balance between "jumping into relationships" and "meaningless hookups". Its a totally natural and necessary growing experience. My best advice is to take it slow and follow your heart. Don't worry about every decision you make, because in the long run most of them will be irrelevant, because everything you "know" about what you want changes and grows just as you do.

I'm not sure what meaning to attach to the fact that you haven't enjoyed sex with guys very much (especially because i don't know for sure your gender!) but i do know that sex is extremely subjective and it could be that you haven't had the right connection, or it could simply be that you don't really like sex with guys. Only time/experience will tell! Remember: it's college.

Most importantly, don't let any of this effect how you feel about yourself. as they say on flights, secure your own mask before helping others. You wont be doing anyone any good if you are suppressing you feelings, or if you are staying in a relationship just to spare your partner. You know what you have to bring to the table. Be confident in that, and keep up the good work, i think your moral compass is right on! Try cultivating more platonic friendships to stabilize your mood.

**TheGivingTree**

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my boyfriend and I have been together for a little over 4 months, and we fight all the time. and then in 1 of our fights, he just told me he didn't love me anymore.. and he said he didn't know because we hadn't seen each other in awhile, and i was like okay, when we see each other again, things will be fine. well, we saw each other, again, again, again, and he never said it. so i brought it up, he said it wasn't fair to me to tell me he loved me, and then tell me he didn't, so he needed to make sure. well, alot of things have happened anymore, he isn't the same as we were before, and we almost break up daily, and i cry all the time, and i bitch and complain to him alot too, mostly about not seeing each other and him not calling me. (because he never does and he told me he'd call me more) and, i really just don't know what to do, should i stay with him? should i throw in the towel? i never used to believe in heartbreak before, but now, i feel like he's ripping my heart out of my chest, it hurts so bad, but i love him so much. my family loves him and everything. i don't know if i will ever be the same after this.. i just feel like sleeping and never waking up. then sometimes i think, what would happen if i died, you know? like, how would he take it, would he even care i was gone? i just, i really need someone to talk to. and i need advice.

I don't know how to put this nicely, but would you want to call and commit to someone who cried and bitched and complained all the time? I'm guessing no. I understand you're worried about losing him and want to show him how much you care, but you have to ask yourself if you are behaving like someone he would want to be with.

You are sleeping so much because you are depressed, and if this relationship is the cause, you need to do something to take your mind off of it. Try exercising or starting a hobby with a friend. When he sees that you are enjoying your own life, he might want to make the effort to be more involved too. It's that whole "loving yourself before anyone can love you" thing.

**TheGivingTree

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Ok so first of all I'm a girl and I'm really confused right now. Since I can remember I've always been straight but now I'm second guessing. Well here's the deal:
I masturbate all the time and I get a little turned on when I see nude pictures of girls.
So what does this make me?
HELP!! =/


Sounds to me like you aren't confused. Sounds like you are worried about other people being confused, that's the only reason i can think of that you are so worried about labeling yourself. Straight?/Bi?/Gay? its the same as Jock/Nerd/Emo/Stoner... pointless! Just enjoy yourself and see where your heart (and in this case your hormones)take you.

and if anyone bugs you about it, just tell them you're "Open"

**TheGivingTree

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Hi I haven't talked my ex in two months and now he finnaly talked to me and told me he still has feelings Iis there any songs about htis

I hope you're not trying to figure out how you should feel/decide based on a song, but sometimes it's nice to identify with music..

"Never Gonna Get It (My Lovin)" by En Vogue
check for it on YouTube, it's classic 90's :)

**TheGivingTree

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i am not sure if it goes here or not, but i think this is the best catagory for it. i feel kinda stupid asking this, but have you ever given yourself a blowjob? if so, how did you do it, and how was it?

Every guy has tried this, but few succeed. It takes a lot of stretching and practice (and an above-average toolkit), easiest way is to be up-side down with all your weight on your upperback/shoulders.

Obviously you're going to continue to try to do it, so i hope this helps, but to be honest even if you manage auto-fellatio you're probably going to be disappointed by the quality of the experience, and you could VERY easily hurt yourself (pull a muscle, strain your back, etc..) and it's just not worth it. Find another experimental outlet that won't get you hurt.. or just go read a book!

**TheGivingTree

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if someone asks you out as a joke (or you think its a joke probably but its not that obvious) what reply do you shoot back to the person so you dont look stupid in front of everyone?

Joker: "Will you go out with me?"
You: "Only if you pay for it."
Joker: "No way"
You: "Then ask again when you're not so cheap"
--or--
Joker: "Want to be my girlfriend?"
You: "What do you think?"

Good luck! Just remember- whether they are serious or not, you can always make it into a joke by laughing it off. If you're feeling confident, tell them to take a number!

**TheGivingTree

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16/m

In the middle of May, I really became attracted to my friend Sean. I confided in one of my best friends about it, and she told me to tell him. I did, and he told me he had "a bonafide crush" on me as well. So, we started to date. The chemistry at then was great. We could both tell how much we were into each other, and the relationship blossomed.

About a month ago, something changed. All of a sudden he seemed...distant? At this point, I "loved him", and yes I'm young,I can't really love him, but I think I did/do. Everytime I'd hear his voice, my heart would skip a beat, I loved being w. him, and in his arms. It was just like heaven. He had these moments though, where he was so sweet and so amazing. But others where he was distant as I said.

Finally, I confronted him about this last week. We had this big talk, online, of all places. He said that everytime I told him I loved him, it made him feel guilty because he didn't feel the same way, and he didn't think that he ever could love me. He kept complimenting me and saying how amazing I was, and that I would find someone meant for me, but that it wasn't him. I understood, but I cannot let what I feel for him go. I was just wondering if there was anyway I could do this. I did, after all, come out about being bi to all of my friends for him. And he still wants to be good friends, I just don't know if I can do that without thinking of what we had.

Any thoughts?
Thanks.
Anthony.


Anthony, I think that you both genuinely liked and still like each other, and should be thankful that you found such a strong connection with someone that obviously cares about you a lot. Even though you still want more than he does right now, all you can do is try to appreciate what you still have. Feelings are the one thing that we struggle to control, but things like these rarely ever work out the way we plan. I'm sure that if he could reciprocate your feelings he would.. sometimes these things are more about timing than anything else, so try not to take it personally, but make sure he knows you are still sensitive about it.

and as far as justifying all of this, "If you love someone, set them free."

**TheGivingTree

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how can a guy be more charming to a girl
im 13 and a male btw
so how can i be more charming and less annoying to my friends that are mostly girls who i want to be more charming and less annoying to


Okay, first off, don't over-do the "nice guy" thing. It's rare to find people that actually care in this world, but trying too hard just makes things worse. Just try to relax. Everyone likes a good listener. You will surprise your friends when you show them that you are genuinely interested in their lives and can remember things that they have told you!

More importantly, don't be afraid to compliment them. If you notice that their hair/eyes/clothes look nice, let them know! It will brighten their day AND keep you out of the "friend-only zone" when they realize you might be attracted to them. Good luck and take it easy, and just to put it into perspective: you have YEARS and YEARS to get good at it!

**TheGivingTree

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ok so this is pretty long. so about a year ago i was really bored so i went to this site my friend had told me about and i met this guy and i didnt think anything of it at the time you know, i was just talking to him then he asked my for my aim thing and i was like ok sure what could it hurt. anyways we got to talking and one night he told me he liked me and i thought about it and i wouldve never gone out with him like i didnt even know him. anyways. he was really sweet and idk i just thought he was cute and he had like all this stuff wrong with his life and i felt bad for him. and one night he was like everyday i sit here and cry over you because i know ill never find another girl like you i really love you and i was like WHOOAA and i felt bad so i was like ok ill go out with you like i didnt think it would last i just didnt want to make him feel bad. so we went through alot and i dont know its been a year and like weve broken up like 5 times but still its been like a year and i think i really love him and we ve talked on the phone and everything but i dont know. what i should keep doing.


While your feelings for him may be real, the person you think he is may not be as true. I'm not saying he might be lying about himself, but until you are face-to-face with someone, you will never know if you have that same chemistry in person. the more you "fall in love" you are actually just in love with who you want him to be, not who he actually is. I know it's hard to get over someone you have had a deep emotional connection with, but you need to learn how to date in real life!

you will ALWAYS have that connection with him, but you have to trust that there is more out there! good luck!

**TheGivingTree

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14/female; btw, i turn 15 in like three months!
(sorry this might be long :x)

okay, so theres this guy, lets call him g.
g is 17 and he turns 18 in like two months.
well i've know him for about 3 years.
and me and him are like reallly good friends.
i can tell him just about anything, and he can tell me anything as well. i think hes really cute, and he thinks im "gorgeous", haha.
were like best friends i guess you can call it, but we have hooked up many times, never actual sex thou he has tried. lol.

well heres the thing, i really want a boyfriend right, and i know he would be a really good one to me, BUT my parents hates him! ):

they say hes a bad kid, and that hes not gonna get anywhere in life that all he does is get introuble and do drugs... not cool yo.

and yeah w.e he does smoke bud, and he droped out but thats his choice. but other then that he is a good kid...

sooo, how can i make him see that i wanna a relationship, and how do i get my parents to understand that he isnt all that bad and that he does care about me?!!!


help; and thanks loveees!

Well, i would worry about my parents last on this one, since you're not planning on marrying him just yet.. but you do have to understand where they are coming from (and any time you have to EXPLAIN a love interest, its usually a bad sign).

..he can work and vote and buy cigarettes/blunts before you can drive, they have to be worried about what you will be doing when you hang out. When the time comes, let them know that you understand that they are concerned and that you are letting him make his own choices, even though yours will be different.

as far as getting into a relationship: he is obviosuly interested in you if he has tried having sex, but that doesn't necessarily mean he wants a girlfriend. a lot of people have a hard time with titles. Just ask him what he's looking for!

**TheGivingTree

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Okay i am going into high school next year and my friends are starting to drink and smoke. i cont want to but i know i will not be invited anywhere if i don't. i know this seems like simple, say no, but the only way to keep my friends is to drink or lose them. i know it seems like these friends suck, and they do but i cant change groups. like idk, but idk i don't want to. i just don't want to sink to that level. if you are a teen, you know what this is. you cant just be like "no I'm not drinking" I'm only 13. I'm turning 14 soon but...what do i do?

I have a few friends that are "straight-edge" meaning they don't drink, smoke, do drugs, or have sex without being in a relationship. This has become a pretty popular trend, especially in concert "scenes". I'm sure there are blogs or sites out there that give some pretty awesome reasons and explanations as to why you don't want to join your friends, but unfortunately the peer pressure you're talking about is real. Even if you go to parties, you could easily be labeled "buzz-kill" or "the sober one".

Because people will treat you differently if you don't have a drink in your hand, my solution is:

Put a drink in your hand!

Pour a soda or some juice into a cup and sip on that. When it comes to mixed drinks (cranberry/vodka, coke/rum) it would be impossible for anyone to figure out it's not spiked unless they try some. Most people are so caught up in their dramas and drinks that they wont even notice! There is nothing wrong with not wanting to drink, so try that in the meantime but start looking for some straight-edge friends-- High School is the PERFECT time to find a new social group. :)

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i get really oily skin, is there any home remedies that could make it better? I have bought som products but is there anything else i can do? Because once it gets oily, it is just attracted to dirt and i end up with pimples all over my nose

well i have the opposite problem- my skin is usually too dry. two things i can suggest for when my skin DOES get oily: wash your face with warm water with some salt in it. Salt naturally dries up your skin and pimples and i haven't known anyone to have a reaction to saltwater! and secondly, make sure you use a good moisturizer, one that wont leave your skin oily.

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