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I'm going to start driving in a about year && I want to look into cars. I want a camero. Like no older then a '98. How much do they usally go for?
Do you know any good car sites I can find one? and Any tips I should know for buying my first car?

Thanks So Much.

Try autotrader.com. I'm not sure how much those guy for, but try searching on that site & get an idea.

Tips: If you have bad credit or hardly any credit [which is most likely the situation if you're a teenager], you'll need your parents to co-sign for you. If they don't have good credit, you'll need to find someone who does. If you don't know anyone who can co-sign for you, the best thing to do is to buy from a private owner. You'll either need all the money up front or apply for an auto loan. Some private owners may do financing, but most ask for it up front. If you do decide to test drive a vehicle from a private owner, go somewhere who will do a full inspection on it. Basically, just have your parents or an adult who knows anything about getting car & bring them along wherever you decide to go. They'll be able to help.

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I'm really athletic && I have a very busy year. I wanted to know about really good energy drinks. And good bars to eat in the morning before I run.

Well, energy drinks aren't a good idea if you're going to be exercising. They may give you the energy you need, but when it eventually wears off..you're more tired than you were to begin with. Stick to water & gatorade to keep you hydrated. Try the Marathon bars or a breakfast with carbs.

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Okay so I have my boyfriend.
And then we have his friends.
I talk to his friends online, he doesn't have a problem with it. But today I was talking to his friend, nick. and this was the first time we actually like a had a conversation.

So then nick tells my boyfriend that we're good friends. I have no problem with that. But my boyfriend is mad, and he says "Why did you have to become best friends with my girlfriend?"

I don't understand why he's so mad. It's not big deal, we're not going to go out or anything.
So, help ?


He's probably just insecure & that's okay. I'm sure he feels threatened that you might start liking his friend Nick. But if you're gonna have a relationship with someone, there needs to be trust. Sit down with your boyfriend, tell him you are interested him & him only. & that Nick & you are strictly friends. He's probably not comfortable with the idea, but sooner or later he'll have to accept that you're going to have guy friends no matter what relationship you're in. You have to tell him he has no reason to act jealous or be too controlling. The relationship is not going to go anywhere without that trust.

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I've been really out of the loop and I wanted to about any of the good books that came out this summer. I love to read.

Please give me the name of the book && the author.

Well, it didn't come out this summer but I'm reading "A Million Little Pieces" by James Frey & it's pretty good! It's about a guy who wakes up on a plane & he can't recall the past 2 weeks. The book is mainly about his experience in a rehab. Also, try any book by Nicholas Sparks. I know his most recent one is a memoir called "Three Weeks with My Brother." I haven't started it, but he's an amazing author so I know any of his books are worth reading.

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Age: 14
Gender: female


Today was the first day of school, and I had lost my bras the night before, so I had to use a push-up bra, which is padded (I only wear it for my tube tops. I only bought it because none of the other strapless bras at the store came in an A size). I'm 32A, and the bra makes me look bigger than I actually am. I'm worried that the next day, I'll wear my regular bra, and people will think that I was trying to make my breasts look bigger.

What can I do about my predicament?

Honestly, who cares what other people think? If anyone gives you shit about it, ask them why are they so focused on the size of your boobs. Seriously, you know you aren't trying to look bigger. No one should pass judgements like that.

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ive been like really sad today and i dont know why. i just feel like crying and theres no reason for it at all, nothing has happened to make me upset. so why am i feeling this way?
thanks to anyone who tries to answer this.

It's just hormones, which is completely normal for your age [I'm assuming you're a teenager like 90% of this site]. Although, if this happens quite frequently, it's a sign of depression. In that case, you should check into getting treated for it. Other than that, it's nothing to be too worried about. Everyone feels like that at SOME point in their life.

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heyy im not a geek but im not popular at the middle school im at now, because i'm shy and because of the people i hang out with. im iin 8th grade right now, so i want to make a fresh start for highschool next year. andi want to be popular, and i want to be the leader of the group, or the queen b or whatever. but if thats impossible, then i at least just want to be like the 2nd most popular or just in the popular group. any tips??

That is so stupid. High school really isn't like that. Just be yourself & you'll make plenty of friends.

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I just got a new camera. And it came with the memory card. But, i have a question, does the pictures stay on the memory card, even if i delete it off the camera? Thanx.

If you delete your pictures by accessing them through the folder on your computer or on your camera, they will be deleted from the memory card. Think of it as a floppy.

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My boyfriend and I have been together for about 2 years. He's 18, I'm 17. Tonight my parents were supposed to be playing in a band about 2 counties over and we were taking a shower together. (Note, nothing more, I'm sure that my mom fully realized by now that we had probably seen eachother naked before.) Still, my parents forgot something and came back, and found us. Made it very clear that it was unnacceptable and I am not allowed to see my boyfriend again.
Now, I realize that this might seem reasonable on my parents part, but they have to understand that I am almost 18, I am going to college, and *GASP*, I might even see my boyfriend naked...and down the road, I might see other people naked. So they're at the gig right now and my boyfriend left, and I'm not sure what to say when they get home. Help?

You have to admit, it's kinda fun getting caught though, right? In a couple weeks you'll look back & laugh. Anyways, the fact is - you're still living in their house & under their rules, no matter what age you are. They'd have to be ignorant to think that you might not have messed around. But they are just being parents because they don't know what else they haven't caught you doing. I think you should just be really open with your parents. Sit down with your mom - flat out say what you told us. Even though she might already realize it & just doesn't want to face it, explain to her that you are becoming the age where most people are becoming sexually active or atleast heading in that direction. Be mature & apologize for your actions. Honestly, there's nothing your parents can stop you from doing once you turn 18, as long as you keep it out of their house. Your decisions are your own. & you'll have to take full responsibility for all your actions. Sooner or later, they'll have to realize & respect that. But for now, respect your parents for their decision & try to see it from their viewpoint. Next time, just shower at his house, haha.

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i always seem to get the wrong shade of foundation for my face. The products I buy are always either too light or too dark. Can someone please tell me what shade to buy and can anyone recommend a good foundation for me? Heres what I look like: http://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01340oz7.jpg

Hmm.. it's hard to tell with the lighting. But definitely go for L'Oreal Ideal Balance foundation. I've tried just about every brand out there & felt like this type of foundation works the best & is still affordable [about $10-$11 at Walgreens.] I'm somewhat on the fair side [atleast at the moment] & I use Soft Beige. Go to the store & test a shade or two darker [than Soft Beige] on your skin. & I think it might work for you. But like I said, it's hard to say for sure since the picture isn't that bright enough. Hope I helped. :)

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i am a girl and i am really scared to have sex for the first time because of the pain. when you first have sex with someone you really love does it not hurt as much then if it was with someone that you didnt love. i am scared of the pain.

First off, you shouldn't have sex until you are completely comfortable with the idea that you're sharing something special with him. Of course it's normal to be a little nervous about your first time, but you shouldn't go into anything deathly scared of the pain; physical pain is the last of your worries. Anyways, physical pain is physical pain. I think if you're more comfortable & more relaxed with this person, it'll be less painful. But then again, I don't think you should be having sex with someone you don't love. That's no fun. That's my opinion, anyway.

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I really want to get my cartiledge peirced. I've asked my mom about it and she said I could get it done, but it hurts like a mother for a long time. (Then again she did it herself when she was 17.) Which one do you think is better to use a shot gun (you can just get done with it), or a needle (this way you won't have all the pain at once, but it will take longer)? I know either way it will hurt but how much? My mom also told me a piece of your cartiledge comes out, is that true? If I do do it then I will go to a real place, not somewhere like Claire's.
Any help is appreciated!

Well I've never had my cartilage done, but I've had plenty of friends tell me stories. All of them have said it hurts & you will here a popping noise from the needle going through. You should NEVER consider going with a gun. It's very unsafe & the likeliness of an infection or something going wrong is high. Get it done right the first time; there's no way around the pain. You'll feel something - you might as well stick with the safe way.

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well my one friend is having like a party and she invited me to go tommorrow night and sleep over afterwards. i asked my mom and she said yes as long as the parents are home. well today i found out no parents will be there and itll be like an open house. I really really want to go. but now the guilt is coming to me. What should i do? I mean i don't always wanna be such a goody good. please help i really wanna go?! whats your advice. thanks

This is MY opinion - which is never really that good anymore: Just go & do something different. I lived 17 years doing absolutely, living under rules that never needed to be there. Go have fun, but have good judgement & don't screw up..too much. & if you do, learn from your mistakes & don't do it again. I just think you should try everything once & live a little. There's a time where you will need to be honest with your mom & say, "Mom, I'm going to a party tonight & I might get a little trashed. But it'll all be good cause my friends will be there to take care of me. Be home in the morning, peace out.." That's what I did & guess who leaves every weekend because of the amazing honesty they carry? Yeah, that would be me. Just don't try that shit till you turn 18 though. You won't make it very far, lol.

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http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=445436

You answered that. Can you tell me WHY they dye your hair before they cut it, if you're getting it done at a salon... Doesn't that seem like a waste of dye?

If you were dying your hair from a box kit, would you dye before or after your salon cut? And they don't have to be on the same day.

Wasting dye isn't really the issue. I know that you're not supposed to wash your hair 24 hours before getting your hair dyed because you need your natural oils for best results. Most salons wash or wet your hair before cutting it. If you cut your hair before you dyed it, your hair would still be wet & you can't apply dye unless it's dry. I think the order is probably just more convenient for the hairdresser. I'm sure there's probably other reasons [quite possibly involving the ends of your hair], but I wouldn't know.

If you're doing it on two seperate days, then no it doesn't matter which you do first. Personally, I'd still dye it & then cut it. Probably just because I'm used to doing it that way.

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Hi Hannah!! Question, please:

Do you have your ears pierced? How many times? Where are they? Did it hurt? How much did it cost? And can you suggest a place, or type of place, to get them done, please?

I'm thinking of getting mine done. I don't have any, as it stands, but I'm thinking of getting each lobe, and one in each cartilidge. Not at the same time, though, I'm sure.

Any help? (=

Yeah, twice in each ear - lower lobe. I got them done like 7 years ago, so I don't remember too much. I know they did hurt a bit, but it was only for a few seconds & it wasn't unbarable. Umm I think it cost like $30-$35 & that included the earrings & cleaning stuff. Don't go to Claires or the Icing. Especially for cartilage!! Look around your area for a piercing place & make sure that wherever you go they use a needle & NOT a gun. Hope that helped! :)

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I'm in High school and I should be in collage soon. I have good grades and me parents think I should go to collage but I want to get married and have kids after highschool. I don't see the point in spending all that money if I am not going to work. Should I go anyway to please my parents?

Collage = College. Why would you lower yourself like that & not WANT to better yourself? This is 2006 - get a degree & become independent. Don't depend on someone to take care of you forever. & don't think that getting knocked up & popping out a few kids is all the potential that you have in this world. You're better than that. In the end, it pays off. & if you don't go, you're not going to get very far when you do end up needing to feed your kids.

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When my boyfriend comes to hang out with me at my house I never know what to wear. Sense I still do live with my parents I know i cant dress over the top or they might suspect something. Any ideas how i can look sexii but cute and clean at the same time?

Cami or halter & skirt. Or shorts, haha. That always worked..

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Is lipgloss, lipliner, eyeliner, eyeshadow, mascara, foundation, and concealer too much for a 10th grader?

I haven't seen other girls wear this much makeup.

Is this too much makeup for my age? [15]

It's not caked on or anything... I'm just wanting your opinion.

Honestly, it all depends on how you wear it. You could get by wearing that many products & still look natural. But as long as everything was kept to a minimum, then you should be okay. I'd knock out the lipliner & concealer though [or foundation. pick one or the other.]

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My boyfriend and I are thinking about having sex in the near future, and we want to be as safe as possible. We would use a condom, but I'd like to be on the pill too.

My mom asked awhile ago if I thought that this relationship was more intimate...At the time I didn't think it would be and she said "Well I hope you could come to me, because I would want you to be safe, but your not allowed to have sex until you are 18."

I'm confused by what she meant. If I did decide to have sex does this mean she would be okay with it? Or does it mean she would like me to wait until I'm 18 but if I don't she wants to know?

I'm guessing she wants you to be safe if it does happen, but at the same time she's saying you're not allowed to before 18 because she doesn't want you assuming you can go ahead & do it since she seems "fine" with it. That probably didn't make too much sense. Either way, I think in you're situation you should go to her & discuss getting you on the pill. It'll show you're mature, you're taking responsibility, & you're being honest. Explain your situation [wanting to use two forms of protection] & I'm sure she'll more likely be comfortable with the idea knowing you have the intention of being safe. If she's like most mothers, she might not be too thrilled about her daughter having sex. But I'm sure she'll trust you a lot more if you had the nerve to come up to her & be honest instead of doing it behind her back.

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Hello,
I can not log into my myspace account. When I try to log in to states that too failed log in attempts. It then promts me to enter the verifcation code. I have entered the code several times. It still will not allow me to enter. I have tried waiting a couple of days to log in and on different computers and I stil can not access it. Please help. Should I create another account?

Hmmm.. not sure if I've ever gotten that. Are you sure it's a part of myspace because I know there's some hacking site that looks like the myspace login in page & when you try to login, it steals your password. I don't know what else to tell you. Make sure you aren't typing in CAPS for the verification code because it might be case sensitive. If you're doing that right, then I couldn't tell you what's wrong. I've never gotten that page before. So, yeah I'd create a new account.

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