Check if you have any kind of firewall or virus protection blocking it from starting up if you have Windows. Also, go to your Windows Firewall and try turning it off and running it again.. If that doesn't work..restart your computer and try clicking on it only once. I hope that helped somehow..

You've been friends for 8 years? Why can't you be friends for 8 more? That's a long friendship to just throw away. So I'd have a talk with S and try to make up with her.

If you can't..Honestly? What I would do is give S a note or write her a letter or e-mail sincerely saying that "You ignored me, you left me out...So now you're with your boyfriend and I'm with my friend. I don't go against your boyfriend so I'd appreciate it if you stayed away from my friends. Because right now, you're being extremely unfair and nasty." You can add in how you feel about her...how she's being a selfish wretch and all. But don't directly insult her. If she's smart, she'll get the subtle warning; just don't threaten her. And honestly..who is this S girl to be making R's life miserable? What does she do? Turn the whole school against her? You can't protect R fully, because you're not her mom or anything. Tell her to ignore S completely.
Good luck =|

Love a loser. Because when you lose a lover, you're devastated and have this horrible emptiness in your heart. But when you love a loser, you really don't have anything to lose..or feel too bad about. Because if you lose the loser, you won't feel as bad. If that makes sense. :]

when it's playing..tap the top of the screen (on vertical mode) and the time bar will appear..you'll see like three symbols there. the repeat one might be highlighted...tap it to turn it off.

They're blood clots. As blood is passing through your uterus...the lining and all..the blood tends to clump together. It's perfectly normal [and harmless] to feel them come out so don't even worry about it. Nope, these don't help you get your period over with quicker. Nothing can, really.
To answer your last question: As far as I'm concerned, cramps may mean more contraction of your vaginal muscles...thus letting out more blood. However, it does not necessarily mean that more blood will continue flowing out...and your period cycle, as a result, remains the same.

I hope I helped :)

I was in your SAMEEEE position! I'm also 16 and I was 160ish pounds. Now I'm 129.
What I did...was just basically stop eating so much. Cut the crap, cut the junk food, cut the sweets. Don't eat after 6. Run everyday. Jumprope for an hour per day, if you can. Running 2 hours or even one per day will help you lose weight FAST. Have a balanced breakfast with fruits and oatmeal or something...and then have fruits in between as snacks to boost your metabolism and to stop you from eating TOO much at dinnertime. At lunch, have a decent sized meal. Salads, chicken...or anything your mother makes (if your mum cooks!) If you feel like you're half-full, it's best to finish eating....
Don't eat too much bread. One slice is fine.

Pasta also causes your stomach to like blow up...with unnecessary calories.
After 6 o'clock..try to refrain from eating...as it is the most lazy part of the day, when the human metabolism starts slowing down since you're probably at home and not moving too much. Have an apple, a banana or yogurt.

If you're eating something...make sure you're not having too much of one thing! That could ruin the whole purpose of the diet. A handful of whatever you're having is fine :)

That worked for me. I lost a LOT of weight. And you have to be optimistic...you have to be able to tell yourself NO to certain foods that tempt you.

I also work out at the gym. I run on the treadmill for about 30 minutes and then powerwalk. I've found that walking/running drops the weight pretty quickly.

Sorry this is kinda disorganized...if you have any more questions, feel free to ask =)

I personally think it's very classy and fashionable. It looks like it'll go with any outfit. Good choice :]

Hey, don't worry about it. People won't treat you differently. Guys will like you; Guys LOVE innocent girls. But not to use; there are, believe it or not, decent guys out there. Half of the people you'll meet have never been kissed/dated a guy. Me - I got my first boyfriend at 16 and my first kiss at 16 as well. You just have to let it come - and it will. Don't pay too much attention to it and don't try too hard. Relax, life is beautiful. Don't stress out over this ;]

You don't have to necessarily make the "first move". Define first move...If it's saying that you like him, then it's not that hard. Show it by flirting with him. Nudge him. Smile at him, flip your hair. Talk to him; talking is key. Strike up conversations. Get comfortable with him and I promise you he might actually end up making the first move. If the both of you are unexperienced at this...it might STILL come spontaneously. Or, if you're a daredevil...you can write him a note saying you like him. Or even tell him online.

Make him your friend first though. It'll work out better that way.

I wish you all the luck in the world! =)

Good luck! :)

This isn't strange at all. And even though you think you hate him, you really don't. Your dad, as most, cares a whole lot about you. And the only reason he straps you with a belt is because he's upset with you; he wants you to do better. I have the same kind of dad. My dad yells a lot at me and gets upset with me. I cry and I say that I hate him but then that feeling goes away. I don't know if it goes away for you. You may "hate" him but this is only because you're growing up. And you're seeing your dad as a man...not as a dad. I don't know your gender. But if you're a girl, i'd say that maybe you're a bit intimidated by him. You're growing and developing; he sees that...And things between you and him are awkward. You subconsciously might think he's looking at you the wrong way..and you get intimidated. But that may not be the case for ALL girls. Same goes if you're a boy...there might be a certain competition between the both of you. But I take it that you're a girl. ;]
I have the same relationship with my dad. When we're in the car together, I just listen to my iPod and don't want anything to do with him. But when I think of all the things he's done for me...just being my dad and supporting and helping me.
This is a stage that every girl/guy goes through and you have to understand that it WILL pass over. No matter how much you "hate" him. Just don't be rude with your dad. When you'll grow up, you will feel SO bad for being rude to him and disrespecting him, I guarantee it.

And no, this is not strange at all. Just don't say you hate him. You can't hate your dad. There's no way. He's your DAD. He loves you. He cares about you.

:) good luck, dear.

Because it could be:
1. The only thing they have to flaunt
2. They HAVE something to flaunt
3. They're too self-confident
4. They're sluts
5. They think guys like exposed and saggy boobs
6. To get laid quicker.

=] Mostly...it's number 4 and 3.

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I wanna be an anesthesiologist. So, I think it's better. From what I read, they get paid more. When you're a children's doctor, you have more of a responsibility for the children.

He still likes you. I'm sure of it. Things are just awkward between you too, and most likely, he's just very shy right now and doesn't wanna mess anything up. He wants to take it slow and easy so you guys will finally become something more than friends. Just start talking to him more, let him know that he shouldn't feel so weird around you. Just tell him. "I like you, you like me, let's go out and not feel awkward one bit."
Good luck :)

I think the first one was Cher.
I don't know about the second one.

That's impossible. You can, with some special tool, perhaps predict their LOCATION. But never who they are.
The person below me who answered this question..

Tom never posted a bulletin. There is no such thing.

I've been through this so many times.

I hate to break it to you, but they're going out. You have to face that fact. Nothing you can do will make them split apart because, again, they're going out. Don't mess the relationship up or you might even lose his friendship. Trust me. It won't work. So for right now, get over him but still treat him and his 'girlfriend' politely. That way, once they do break up (and they will...you all are 15, c'mon) he'll have someone to go to =) Best of luckkk.

There's nothing wrong with masturbation. Numerous amounts of people masturbate. It's perfectly normal for people of your age. Don't worry. =]
A vibrator? I'm afraid you have to be an adult to purchase one, I think...
However. You know those Venus vibrance razors? (The handle..not the blade...lol) It works really well :P
Good luck and don't worry :]
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I can sort of relate to it. Whenever someone in my house throws up, even my cat, I can't stand it. I can't be near it, I can't look at it, I can't smell it...I will flip out. I think it's a totally rational "phobia" since you're looking at something that came out of someone's body after almost being digested. That's pretty sick, if you ask me. And since you're not used to it, seeing as how you haven't thrown up for 10 years or so, of course you'd be shocked. Maybe it was shock? Maybe you got scared of how your boyfriend reacted to the throwing up. Did he look like he was having convulsions and he was in pain? Maybe you got scared? It could be that you're just grossed out by it and afraid to get any germs...Do you feel 'dirty' after? Do you feel like washing your hands a million times? It could be a sign of you being afraid to get dirty or having to clean the mess up. I wouldn't necessarily call it a phobia. Perhaps it's just a disgust towards bodily fluids or materials. I'm sure you wouldn't like it if someone had diarrhea either.
But like I said, I'm the same way. You can't really prevent people from throwing up. Best thing to do, is to just not panic. Don't scream; you'll draw unnecessary attention to yourself. Everybody goes through this and you have to understand it's a sometimes normal process of the human body. We're all human. I don't blame you, however.
What would I do? Next time something like this would happen, I'd actually try to clean it up for once. Maybe the sight of throw up would soften your fear a bit. Do you think your fear could be from the PROCESS of throwing up, where a person looks like they're having a seizure, or the actual throw up? Determine what it is first. Then, face it. You'll have to sooner or later again.
I really hope I helped a bit. Don't think about it too much. Just forget it. The less you think about it, the less your fear will develop and grow.
Best of luck to you.
-15/f.

tell him you like him.

I'm Annie and I'm 16. I know a lot about being stressed and anxious and all those things teens go through. I also know a great deal about relationships. I just went through a breakup and I know what guys can be capable of doing. I'd love to help. ;]

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