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My name is Melanie, and I'm 14 years old. I live in MA. I love to play soccer, and have been playing since I was little. I like to play other sports as well. I love hanging out with my friends, of course.

Lately I've been going through a lot of crap so I wanted to make one of these, so I could help other people if they needed it. Some people may not like my advice, but I can't please everyone. I'll try to help you as much as I can. If you'd like to talk to me on IM for some reason, my s/n is lostxinside87. My e-mail is SoccerChick62591@aol.com if you want to e-mail me, if you do, make sure you put advice in the subject, otherwise it will be deleted.

P.S feedback is always welcomed =). And thanks for those of you who give me awesome feedback, it's greatly appreciated, and I'm glad I helped!
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Hello, sorry I didnt know what category to list it under i think this should be ok.

Well i have a brace and I think it looks really ugly! Im not sure weather boys take intrest in me anymore and I'm really scared incase it ruins my 'love skills' aka kissing etc.

Also how could I kind of "hide" them so people dont notice them so much?

Sarah-lee 13 (link)
So many people have braces, you're not alone. Practically everyone in my class has them! Just think of how beautiful your teeth will be when you get them off! I don't think it would be a turn-off. Guys shouldn't care about your appearance anyways, it's the inside that counts!

Hope I helped!


Hey* I am really thin im 5"5 and i weigh 95 pounds and im 14! But i have nO chest (breasts)! What can i do i try everything i never stuffed my self though so dont say that...lol! I feel so left out especially with my friends because they all have breasts and i dont! I mean i cant even wear a decent bathing suit in the summer or clothes that you need to have breasts to wear them! Help me PlEaSe Ty~ =) (link)
If you asked me, you're underweight. I'm 5'7" and I weigh(ED) 105 lbs. My doctor said I should weight somewhere from 125-130 (at least that much..). So I would suggest gaining some weight. When I lost all my weight my breasts kinda went flat. So I think if you "get more meat on your bones" then they'll grow. But maybe your metabolism is WICKED fast or something. They still have time to grow, be patient. Or get a padded bra..

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my long time boyfriend is starting to rush me. i am growing in to a very "big boobed babe" as he says, like last night, after we ate at my house he started to kiss me every where. when he went down to the chest kiss, he started to unbutten my shirt, when i told him to stop he told me to just stop talking. when i yelled stop he got up and left my house slaming the door so hard he broke the glass, i have dated a lot of guys, but i am drawn to this one, he wont talk to me and i want him back.... what should i do? (link)
If he truly loved you, he wouldn't do that to you. You don't deserve a guy like that, you can do so much better. You should be proud of yourself for standing up for yourself like that. Many girls are peer-pressured into rushing. Then when you get older you remember "wow, I lost my virginity to *name*, I didn't even love him".

I know a good site to go to, it's www.pureloveclub.com. If you go to chastity Q&A then go to "how to stay pure" it has some categorys. It basically tells you how to say no, and what you should think about when a guy trys to force you into it.

Hope I helped!


What do you do when people tell you that you've changed, because i've been involved in alot and i've lost two of my really close friends because of that. What should I do? I don't even think I changed. I'm just being myself =]

xox !MaDiSoN! xox (link)
People go through changes, and drift apart. Especially during the teenage years. Maybe you could ask them if you changed. Or even ask some of your other friends. But just remember to always be yourself. That's the best thing to do; you don't want to be fake. So many teenagers don't know who they are, and if you do know who you are you're lucky.

Hope I helped!


Ok, well, me and my 2 friends, Emily and Zoe, were in the same class in 4th grade, and now this year Emily is in a different class than me and Zoe. She only has 2 friends, and some girl bullies her sometimes, she is so stressed out all the time because she has dislexia, and she cant "tell me and Zoe any of her secrets becuz she doesnt trust us" (?). Dont get me wrong, Emily is nice, and me and Zoe really want to be her friend still! Our friendship is fading and me and Zoe r pissed off. Please, what can I do to keep our friendship going?

I am a female and 13 years old. (link)
I would try talking to her. Just tell her you feel you guys have drifted apart, and you don't want to drift any further.

Maybe you should try hanging out with her more. Try calling her more often to make plans, or even just calling a few nights a week to talk. Or you can talk online. She's probably just going through a rough time right now. Many teenagers go through rough times, and because she has dislexia she may be treated differently (like you said someone bullies her) so maybe she's been really upset lately. Maybe you did something to her that made her upset. Just ask her what's going on. She's the only one who can give you the right answers.

Hope I helped!


ok.. so my mom got a boyfriend and shes 48 hes 38 and i am 15 he also has a son who is 7 years old.
well my mom was a single mom ever since i was 3 and as a couple of boyfriends all that she has broken up with .
She basically raised me to hate guys .. i guess
so now that she has a new boyfriend they are all touchy and feely and its is doo discusting. i mean they like do it right infront of me .. i mean i guess they think i should be used to if because im 15..
Or sometimes she will stay out till like in the morning .
I dont knowif this is a question more like i need advice cause im just so fustrated..
ill rate
thanks (link)
I would tell your mom how you feel about what they do in front of you. Just tell her you feel uncomfortable with them doing that kind of stuff right in front of you.

Try thinking of the positive side. Maybe your mom's really happy with him. So you can try to be happy that your mom is happy.

Hope I helped!




i recently got my hair cut but they cut it way too short for my liking, it just reaches my shoulders and is layered all over and i cant do anything with it so i was just wondering if theres anyone out there that can give me advice on what i can do with it or a way of styling short hair really anything
thanks alot xoxo


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A lot of people at my school messily put their hair up, idk if that's in style at your school.

If not, you can straighten it, curl it, or crimp it. Maybe to a half ponytail.

I think it'd look good straightened, then your layers will stick out and stuff.

I can't believe I answered a question on hair (I do absolutely nothing to my hair lol)

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Help! I making a CD mix for me and my boyfriend to listen to and need some names of some good romantic songs (aka good make out songs) Please help, I'll rate 5's. Thanks so much.
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What about some of these songs by Jessica Simpson?
I Wanna Love You Forever
I Think I'm In Love With You
With You
Take My Breath Away
Sweetest Sin

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I'm going on holiday with my friend in the summer and I am a very picky eater!!! I have given her a basic list of what I really don't like and like, totally won't eat, but Iunno, there's obviously going to be other stuff they feed me that I don't like. So I'm gonna take a bit of food in my suitcase just in case. I've already thought of cereal bars and crisps but is there anything else I could take? Ignore the fact that I'm a picky eater, just say anything you can think of. If it's a good idea but I don't like the food then I'll still rate high because you tried. (link)
Hmm, what about boxes of stuff, like cheeze-its, or ritz. Or granola bars & rice cakes.

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hey! im doing a project for school and i need to collect some data about things some teens do that they realy dont want to just to fit in. if u could tell me all the things that u did just to fit in, it would help. thanx

ps: annyone who ansers will get a 5 rateing unless they r joking or being rood or whatever (link)
A lot of teens will do drugs to try to fit in, or smoke. They also change their looks, as well as their personality.

Hope I helped!


Hi Does anyone know any sites that have LiveJournal layouts? thanks for all your help. (link)
http://www.livejournal.com/community/whoafreelayouts/
http://www.livejournal.com/community/layout_archives/
--Those are both pre-made layout communities.

http://www.livejournal.com/community/everything_lj/
--You can ask questions there. Check out the memories first, there's a bunch of tutorials.

Hope I helped! (I can try to make a layout for you, if you like mine.. my LJ is on my advice column).


My periods are very irregular, even though i've had them for almost 4 years now, my hair is falling out, im always tired, i get contipated and my nails are really weak. Does anyone what these symptoms could mean? my mum has a thyroid robleem and thinks i could have it also, i want to go to the docters but im terrified of needles, and they'll want a blood sample.
Please help (link)
Here are some things that can also cause irregular periods:
Significant weight gain or loss
Overexercise
Eating disorders
Increased stress
Polycystic ovarian syndrome/Estrogen dominance
Uterine abnormalities(fibroids/cysts/polyps/endometriosis)
Medications
Chemotherapy

I would go to your doctor, but if any of the above relates to you, it's probably why.

Hope I helped!


Hey gals,
to any of you who arent very close to your moms, how did you tell her when you started your period and how did she react? (link)
I cried lol. Then she was like "what's wrong" and I told her. I didn't know what to do. You could write her a note, or e-mail her. Or if you have an older sister who you're more comfortable telling, ask her to tell your mom for you.

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Ok I have had a crush on this guy since I was 6 so I know I really like him I've known him for 10 years and im 13. Ok well he is like my best friend that is a guy. And I really want to ask him out but before that I want to know if he likes me my brother is his best friend and I asked him to ask the guy if he likes me but he said no but my brother think he was lieing cuz he gets all weird when he lies and he did get all weird. I'm way to scared to ask him if he would like to go out with me but the problem is at the end of the school year hes going to a different school and I'm going to a different school and we are probley never going to see each other alot like we do. I NEED HELP ASAP! I RATE HIGH ******** (link)
You could IM him and ask him, so it might not be so hard. Or you could write him a note. Maybe your friend could ask him, but I think it'd be best if you did. I think a guy would like it better if the girl asked him herself. You can still see each other if you go to different schools. Plus, you don't have to see each other every day. You can keep in touch by phone. Or even IM. You can IM me if you need anything else..

Hope I helped!


14/f
summer is coming up and i am going to be swimming ALOT. i got my period at the very end of last summer so i didnt have to worry about swimming. but now that this summer is getting closer i am considering tampons so i can swim whenever i want. my questions are what brand of tampons are best and should i start now so i will be more confortable or will it matter?

thank you. (link)
Well, different people prefer different tampons. I don't use them. But I've heard tampax pearl are really comfortable. Try out a few different brands until you find the one YOU like best. I would start wearing them now. They take a little while to get used to, and to insert them properly. Just remember to use the proper absorbancy to prevent risks of TSS.

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Hey does anyone know any good ways to lose about 5 pounds for the summer? My friend wants to go to the beach but i dont look right in a bathingsuit. Any tips would be REALLY helpful Thanx
*I rate High* (link)
Whatever you decide to go, don't starve yourself. It can totally screw up your metabolism and make you gain even more weight. Besides your metabolism, it is unhealthy for your body anyways.

Try eating more healthfully. Instead of eating junk food have fruit, or vegetables. Drink water, sometimes drinking lots of water can decrease your appetite. You can try excersising more. Try running around your block everyday or something. Instead of taking the elevator or escalator, take the stairs. Try doing sit-ups, crunches, push-ups etc.

Hope I helped!


What if I haven't had any of that stuff the causes an irregular period? (link)
Then it's probably just because you've recently started. They can be irregular the first 1-3 years. If you're worried, you should see your doctor.

Hope I helped!


Hi im 13 female and i wanted to know if any one my age knows how i can earn $3000 dollars (three thousand dollars) i live in florida close to mims i need to earn money but dont know how.. i want to earn money for a horse and my grandpa said that if i get $3000 than i can get one. so i need help i rate 5's thanks
hopeful one (link)
Some of these may have already been said, sorry if they have.

-Babysitting
-Yard work (raking, mowing lawns, planting flower etc.)
-Tutor little kids on your street
-Wash cars
-Garage sale
-Walk dogs
-Watch people's pets
My brain has stopped working lol.

Hope I helped! P.S goodluck!


Ive been down in the dumps lately about alot of things..first off my parents split up after a 22 yr marriage..then i didnt make my aau softball team that i make every year...and then things didnt work out with the guy i thought i liked. I really am depressed..i know i am..the symptoms are all there. I need something that will hype me up a little..ne suggestions? (link)
Try talking to someone. Whether it be one of your parents, a teacher, guidance counselor or close friend. I would recommend talking to one of your parents, and tell them how you feel. Then maybe you could go to a doctor, and they can tell you a good counselor near you. You may need anti-depressents, who knows. But just remember, a lot of people love you. And you're not alone, many people feel this way. Everything will get better, don't worry! You can IM me whenever you want.

Hope I helped!


I am 13 years of age and I had my period two times last year. Only two times because it started at the end of the year. I've only had it two times because I haven't had it this year yet. Is that normal? Is that supposed to happen? Is it healthy when you period does that? (link)
Since you recently started it, I would say it's normal. Here are some things that can also cause irregular periods:
Significant weight gain or loss
Overexercise
Eating disorders
Increased stress
Polycystic ovarian syndrome/Estrogen dominance
Uterine abnormalities(fibroids/cysts/polyps/endometriosis)
Medications
Chemotherapy

Hope I helped!




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