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I have gone from younggrandma to just yg. Now,
I am using my real name.
I don't think anyone who knows me will have trouble figuring out who that is!


I have been gone a while dealing with things in my own life. I am back now to help once again. Do not expect answers from me that just tell you what you want to hear. Life is to short for nonsense. :)
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well heres my story i loved this guy since forever i first knew him cause he was my bestfriends boyfriend then they brokeup then he hooked up with another one of my friends then finally he was single i didnt tell anyone how i felt even my bestfriend so one day she told me she had a major crush on him all of a sudden every one knew about her crush on him and were helping her hook up with him and i wasnt allowed to talk and get together with him any more i had to hide my love for him so i gave up hope it was over so i saw this really cute guy my friend hooked us up but all i could think about was the other boy i couldnt get him off my mind then i couldnt bare being with someone else so i broke up with him and i broke his heart too he truely loved me he called me everyday he sent me flowers bought me a gift on valentines day but all i could think about was this other guy couple of month later guess what he finally asked me out!!!after waiting and waiting finally it happened but people kept tellin me he wants you cause you are hot and he wants to kiss you and you were better off with the other guy i didnt beleive them then he tried to kiss me alot i didnt let him then we broke up i cried like hell people said he brokeup cause i didnt give him what he wanted so my friend impulsivly told the other guy i used to go out with that i wanted to hook up again wich was dumb cause after all that i still loved the other guy so i broke his heart again but then the one i loved asked me out again and apologized i was soo happy we hookedup then we broke up again cause of the same reason then i realized the guy i truely loved was the guy who i have been breaking his heart all along but the problem is now he is going out with another girl my friend asked him to choose between me and the other girl he picked the other girl saying he still loves me but he cant forget what i did to him then he called my friend and asked her if i told her to tell him that and if i love him or not but she had a class so she had to hang up do you think after all that he would agree what should i do to show i love him and regret what i did i really do and i want the other guy to learn a lesson that jerk i saw him yesterday 2 days afer the breakup he came to me with a ciggarette in his hands and said something u say to hookers like come to daddy or something like that imagine how insensetive 2 days after the breakup i gave him a dirty look and then he spanked me!!! i was shocked i slapped him on his face and went away what a jerk what should i do to get him to pay and regret breakingup with me and how can i get the other guy to know that i love him and that i was wrong (link)
The guy that was the jerk...just forget about him. Don't even bother trying to make him pay because he isn't worth your time. Enough time has been spent on him.

The guy you like now...it will be tough, but maybe not impossible to get him back. Sounds like he still has some interest in you. He is just scared of being hurt again. I'm sure you can understand that.

You need to talk to him yourself. Don't have a friend do it for you. You need to tell him all about how you had a long time crush on Mr jerk. You need to let him know that you regret breaking up with him both times. You also need to make him realize that you know now it was the wrong thing to do.

With luck he will give you another chance to make it right.

Hope it works out for you. :)


I havent had sex for 5 years {I am a widow} My problem I now have a gentleman that I like but I am overweight. How do I overcome the fear of getting into bed with him and he seeing my naked body? (link)
That is a toughie. I think I would have a bad time of it even if I weren't overweight.

If he is interested enough, then it must not be a problem for him. It may not hurt to let him know you are nervous and why. His saying it doesn't matter would be a help.

There is always no lights or maybe candles. If you can just get past that first time the fear will more than likely ease up or go away completley.

It is so hard after a lifetime to jump back into all the dating and sex isn't it? It will be fine. He is probably just as nervous as you are.:)



Okay well a like a month ago, me and my bf had sex, and he didn't wear a condom. he lets call it "let go" no in me but a little lower than my lower stomache. Now see my period was supposed to start today, but it didn't, and i'm sure it'll come soon, but the thing is about 5-6 days after we had sex a month ago, i got my period.

Can i still be pregnant by any chance?

and i'm 14.

thank you. (link)
No. If you've had a period since then you are not pregnant. Just late. :)


There is a condom lodged in my vagina how do I get it out?????? (link)
Those telling you to seek medical attention are absolutley right. All I want to add is that I have worked in a ER. It is not at all uncommon...in other words, don't feel to embarrassed to go. Not going can be much worse. :)


After how many dates do you considerate having sex. I am 59. Also is it to forward to call a gentleman after one date, or should I wait for him to call me? (link)
If you had a good time on the date, I see no reason not to give him a call and tell him so. Maybe with a, "I hope we can get together again sometime soon" added to it. Hopefully he will take the hint!

I think after a couple of dates if you both get caught up in the moment there isn't a problem with having sex. Your old enough to know what you want. Just like the teen though, be careful you aren't just being used. :)


does masturbation make u get pimples? (link)
Nope. It will not give you pimples. :)


my friend told me that if someone does not puberty fully and if he masturbates, he will not grow for a period of time. My penis dun really have hair yet and i masturbated for a few times.. Will i not grow for a period of time? please tell me (link)
No that is not true.

Masturbation has no effect on growth at all. It is perfectly normal to do as often as you wish. :)


18 years old/female.
K, this is the situation I am in. There is this guy that I work with that I simply can not get out of my heart. This is the 4th year I have worked with him, and for all of that time I have found myself attracted to him in a big way. At first I just felt like it was an adolesant crush, I mean I was 14 afterall and crushes are not a rare thing at that age, they come and go. But this one came and has yet to go. Anyways, quicknotes version- He is 2 years older then me and impossible to read! I am oblivious to flirting-incoming or outgoing- and don't know how to tell if he has feelings for me too. Most of the time I really just wish I could forget about him, but something won't let me. It's not like an obsessive kind of thing where I think about him 24/7, he just seems to find his way into my mind in the quiet moments or when I'm admiring a beautiful sunset or watching waves break on the ocean I wish he were there to see it. But yet thinking of him often makes me sad, and sometimes even angry or frusterated. If I'm not even sure how I feel about him how am I supposed to tell how he feels about me? And how can I tell how he feels about me? I'm sorry this is so long I can just use all the help I can get. If LOTS of people could all give me their opinions and advice it would me great!!! I will rate you. (link)
You probably won't know how you really feel about him until you go out with him.

Do a lot of talking. Ask questions, get to know the guy. If he doesnt seem to be dating anyone ask him out for coffee or a coke. See how he responds. :)


There is this boy at my school. Last week, I did not know him at all. My friend knew him and showed me his myspace. I sent him a message asking if he knew my friend and he said yes and we began talking. We had never talked in person. I told him I would say hi to him sometime at school. I think he was beginning to figure out I had a crush on him. Today he was standing in the lunch line behind me and I thought it was the perfect chance. So I said hi and we talked shortly. Then I said "see you later" and that was it. I don't know what to do. I get shy when it comes to talking to him at school. I feel like I am being annoying over myspace though. Everyone tells me he is down to earth, nice, and funny. I just don't know how to get closer to him. I really want things to work. We can never have any classes together because he is a grade younger. He is so my type and I really want to tell him how I feel, but that would be too fast since we barely know each other.
Any takers?
It's a toughie, but PLEASE help. (link)
Oh NO! My curiosity is up...did you tell him you were the one who talked to him on myspace or did you just talk? I mean did he know it was you?

If you were bugging him on myspace I'm sure he would just ignore you or something. Since he seems to talk to you there without a problem, I think it will be as good a way as any to get to know him better.

That doesn't mean you shouldn't say hi at school or even hang out now and then if you get the chance to.

It will be awkward at first in person but it will get easier as you get to know each other better.

Good luck. :)


17/f. Recently I found out that my boyfriend had kissed his best friend about 2 months ago. Found out from a source other than him. As far as I know, it was a quick thing that he regretted afterwards, a slip. I'm not really mad that it happened, but I'm kind of hurt that my boyfriend wouldn't tell me, we're always very open with eachother about everything and I've told him before that he can tell me things like that without me being irrational. I'm wondering if you think I should ask him about it? He's never given me a reason not to trust him before, and I'm pretty sure I know why/how it happened, I just don't know whether to bring it up with him.
Thanks :) (link)
Since you do know, and seem to be rational about it, I think it could be a good idea to bring it up.

It could be beneficial in a couple of ways. He will realize that he can talk to you without things getting out of control. He will realize you trust him.

I think a good way to bring it up would be just as you did it here. Tell him you heard through the grapevine about his slip up. Tell him you realize it meant nothing but that you were a little hurt he didn't feel he could bring it up.
Then let him talk.

Good luck with whatever you decide is best for you. :)


I'm a 13/f and I have acne, it's not TERRIBLE, but it's really noticeable, and like guys make fun of me.

But anyway is there a fast way to get rid of it?
I have around 6 different medicines, but none seem to be working, and I wash my face every night & morning, but it's not working!
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Here is a website that has lots of info on all kinds of acne treatments and preventions.

I think its really rude of guys to make fun of a person for something that isn't their fault. Don't let it get you down. You won't have it forever and they will be sorry one day when they want to go out with you and you tell them to get lost!

I don't know if it is what helped me or not but I never had an acne problem. The only reason I can think of that may have helped was I have never washed my face with soap. I use very hot water but no soap. It may be worth a try. :)


This is a really hard time for me, I'm still young.. and I guess it's understandable why my Mom and Dad are stepping up to the plate. But, my boyfriend and I are seriously unseperatable. We are both eachothers source for happiness. Since he is older, my dad wants me to stop talking to him, and It's not like I can go behind his back and see him because the police are actually involved in the situation. All I can do now is sit and mope, but I really don't want to. (link)
If the police are involved then you have no choice but to try and get over it. If you go out with him he is bound for jail. I'm sure you don't want that to happen.

Depending on your age it could be years before you are old enough to see him. You will have to try to get over him and move on with your life. :)


what does morgue mean? particularly "town morgue"... someone said that in front of me and i dont know what it means

thank you (link)
A place where the bodies of persons found dead are kept until identified and claimed or until arrangements for burial have been made. :)


Well, today I asked my bf if he'd told everyone about us (we've been together 6 months today) and he said he had except one girl. When I further probed him about why, I found out she was a girl he had asked out (but she refused) before we got together. Well, he won't tell her because her parents seem to think he's a suitable candidate for her to marry and he thinks they would be hurt if they found out he was in love with someone else. I feel really hurt by this, because even though I know he meant well not to hurt them, I feel this shows he has feelings for her still, or at least is trying to save has as "Backup" in case things don't work out.
Am I justified in feeling this way ? Or could he have genuinely wanted to spare their feelings? Or does this mean there are some genuine problems in our relationship?

I will rate. And thank you. (link)
I'm afraid I would be feeling the same way you do. You are justified in feeling that way as far as I'm concerned!

I would sure be discussing this with the boyfriend. For one thing if everyone else knows about it more than likely she will hear about it anyway. Keeping it secret from her seems a little silly.

I'm sorry but her parents feelings shouldn't even be a concern. Definitely something there that needs talked about.


I had an average rating of 4.97 yesterday. Someone had posted a question where they asked for people's opinions on a situation that had arisen with a family member. A 'do you think this is right?' type question. I posted my answer, along the lines of "depending on age/etc, perhaps you could speak to their parents about this."

I understand people can rate you however they wish but I got a 2 for it! I admit I object to this anyway but the question has since been deleted and I'm just wondering why ratings stand on deleted questions. Because of this person's unfair rating, I've dropped in one moment from 4.97 to 4.93.

In general, I am wondering if it would make sense to null and void ratings you receive for questions that have been deleted? (link)
Honestly, don't get to upset over a ratings drop.
That isn't really the reason the majority of us are here right? People put way to much emphasis on their ratings.

Dangernerd said one time that a rating of 5 should actually be a rare thing. Anyone who answers a lot of questions...and who doesn't just
kiss ass and tell people what they want to hear, most likely will not have a high rating. People actually give a rating of 5 way to often.

You probably shouldn't have gotten a 2 for your opinion but it happens. You didn't tell the questioner what he/she wanted to hear. If it bothers you very much, just don't answer those types of questions. Though we all just can't resist risking it now and then!

As it says in the most recent site news, most of the questions are here forever, (even if they are deleted from the main pool of questions). A lot of the questions are deleted after a very short time by level one moderators. If no ratings counted after questions were deleted we wouldn't have much to work with.

If you ever get a rating that you really feel is undeserved, just file an abuse report about it. :)


well. my best friend and i were really close last year and thats when i met her.. but near the middle of this year she changed. she made a new friend with a girl whos all gothy and evrything and i barely ever get to talk to her anymore.. i dont know what to do without my best friend :( what should i do? (link)
I suppose the gothy friend seems more "cool" to hang out with. Thats just a guess.

Have a serious talk with your friend. Find out what she is thinking and ask her why she is deserting you for this other friend.

If she doesn't listen to you now (but lets hope she does), sooner or later she we miss you. :)


i think one of my friends might be anoerxioc how do i tell besides them not eating. i rate 5s (link)
This site will tell you everything you need to know. :)

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/anorexia_signs_symptoms_causes_treatment.htm


starting off with i've spent over an hour looking for lyrics for this song:

"THE GRADUATION SONG" BY ISAAC FIGGS

please help. ive really spent time looking for it, and this is my last resort. i know google it all that, but ive been on every website about him, and iwant them cus im graduating in 2 weeks!

Thanks ahead-all 5s!
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I see what you mean!

Every site that claimed to have the lyrics came up site not found. That is really strange.

I did see a couple of places where you could buy the lyrics but I don't think I'd go that far.

I also saw a lot of places claiming fee mp3 downloads of the song. One site even let you play the song. But no lyrics would come up.

This site will let you play the song. Maybe you could get out pen and paper and jot them down as you listen IF nobody else has them in their personal collection. :)


How possible is it to get pregnent from precum? (like having sex for like 20 seconds unprotected because both the guy and girl like the feeling of it without a condom) Do people actually get pregnent from precum? because i never heard of that happening. any info on precum is helpful thanks (link)
Actually it isn't the pre-ejaculatory fluid that
could cause a pregnancy. It is sperm from a prior ejaculation that it pushes out. So yes, it is still possible that you could get pregnant.

Check this site

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pre-ejaculatory_fluid



okay so im a sophmore in high school. i met this guy named, well lets just call him bob.. but ive never talked to him before.. sometimes i think he likes me and sometimes i dont but i really reaally like him. he doesnt give any signs but sometimes out of the corner of my eye i see him. he's a junior though so hes only in one of my classes. what should i do for him to notice me, without like asking him out or anything?! and the school year ends soon and i wont see him after this year =x i dont know what to do!! (link)
I found a great website on this subject just the other day! It has wonderful tips that might just get you noticed and they are all very easy to accomplish.

http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Noticed-by-a-Guy


I hope they work and get you noticed before school is out!

Lots of luck to you. :)




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