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ok i am on vacation as we speak. like, literally. and i havent gone outside once this whole week because my shoulders and shoulder blades have severe breakouts that i cannot seem to get rid of. how can i get rid of it and QUICK???

Try using St. Ives Apricot Scrub. It works really well - I work out a lot and I have the same problem, but whenever I use it, the breakout usually goes away.

If that doesn't work, try Basis cleansing soap; you can get either product at mostly any drug store...

If you need anymore help, feel free to ask. ^_^

Best Regards,

Mariah

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Does anyone know good teen sites cept like bebo/myspace/facebook/piczo...?

any suggestions would be good thanks :)

xxxxxx

www.tagged.com

www.myyearbook.com (The BEST!)

www.hi5.com

www.myjellybean.com

www.kiwibox.com

And there are loads of other sites, but I can't think of any others at the moment.

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will lemon juice on your teeth make them whiter?

I don't think it would because citrus eats away at the enamel on your teeth.

I'd recommend drinking green tea to get whiter teeth - it really, seriously, truly does work. ^_^


-Mariah-

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15/f
i have long skinny legs and i hate wearing shorts and skirts but its getting hot so thats all i can wear
so are there anyways to like make my legs look better? please help :]
thanks

Try out these links:

http://www.ivillage.co.uk/dietandfitness/getfit/strengtone/articles/0,,259_179933,00.html

http://www.ehow.com/how_8944_tone-legs-sitting.html

http://www.videojug.com/film/pilates-how-to-tone-your-legs

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0846/is_9_23/ai_n6004470

http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/diet-fitness/get-sexy-legs.html

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Why the heck is everyone labeling me? I am so tierd of it! They call me tomboy and goth!(dont worry I'm not anti goth). They think I'm goth because I love hevy metal, scary movies and books, and I do where black alot but its usally just one peice of clothing. And they call me a tomboy because I have really short (10 year old boy short) hair (its natrully black), I love basketball, ice hockey, soccer, tennis, golf, hanging with the boys, playing video games, stuff like that. I dont care about my aperance I just put on whatevers clean! How do I get them to stop calling me "gothboy"?

Stereotypes suck. It's a basic part of life that most people have grown fond of and do, without even realizing it.

I wouldn't let it get to you.

They're just ignorant people that can't modernize to extroversion nor think outside of the box.

People set standards in their mind and expect people to follow those standards, otherwise, they label them as "strange" or "weird," when they really aren't.

Set your own standards and be your own person. Do not conform (that's what they want).

Uniqueness is scarce nowadays, and it's up to you to get that trend rolling again.

Too many people are worried about what others think - I say, "Screw them!"

You're being yourself and that's all that important, if others can't accept your choices, then screw em'.


If you need anymore help, just ask.

Best Regards,

Mariah

P.S. I know EXACTLY how you feel - I've always felt like an outsider, and I probably always will be; there's nothing wrong with that. Think of yourself as unique and interesting (original), not as strange or weird.

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What song is this?

http://www.quizilla.com/users/StargateElf/quizzes/Whats%20your%20label%3F(with%20anime%20pics%20and%20girls%20only)/

There is no song on that page...

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Right, I still have a lot of feelings for my ex-boyfriend, even though we split up about 4 months ago. We've known each other a year now and we've never been 'just friends', you know.
So yeah, he was still in love with me when we broke up, like quite obsessively. Recently I don't think he mentions me that much to other people and about a week ago he told me he's pretty much in love with me but is telling everyone he just fancies me, because they always go on about us and he thought it annoyed me.

But..he doesn't act like it much. He doesn't talk to me that much anymore although that could be because we argue a lot..but I just want to talk to him. And he talks about how he wants to meet hot girls and have sex (not to me) and I know that's meaningless, but still... He has a new number and he hasn't even told me and he's out all the time so I don't see him much. And I just don't feel like he cares anymre.

Then, there's this other girl. When we were going out she told him she was in love with him, and to be honest, it doesn't seem like those feelings have faded. I'm pretty sure he has feelings for her. She doesn't live really close and goes to a different school so he doesn't see her that much. A couple months ago he was saying that he really misses her and wants to see her, he even said she's the nicest person he's ever met.

They've started talking more recently and at the end of his comments to her, he usually puts 'loveyou' or something, which he never does to me. Yesterday I commented, and I know she had too. Then this morning I saw he'd been online, and also that he'd replied to her comment but ignored mine. I mean, me and him are meant to be really close friends, I don't know why he's ignoring me.

He's meant to be friends with her group of friends, but if he's inviting them to something, he always invites her specifically and says to bring anyone. Also, he's pic commented her saying she's beautiful. I know its myspace and everyone pic comments each other like that, but 'beautiful' - you usually only say that when you have feelings for someone. But I know he's had chances to be with her in the past and he hasn't taken them...

So I don't know. Do you think he likes her?

Is he actually in love with me? I mean, he only said it last week, but he doesn't act like it.

And should I talk to him, tell him how I really feel?

x

Awww...Social networking is full of nasty evils - taunting jealousy, hatred and pure evil. Lots of relationships have ended because of the he-commented-on-her-profile-but-not-on-mine problem.

I wouldn't even acknowledge the fact that he's doing that. On the internet, people feel invulnerable because they say things that they wouldn't normally say in real-life.

I do think that he likes her, but I think that you're looking into it too much.

There are a lot of other guys out there and you seem like a very nice girl.

I'd take advantage of that because I think you're wasting your time on this guy.

If he can't acknowledge the fact that you still want to be friends, or even acknowledge your existence, than, honey, you deserve a lot more than that.

If you cannot control the infatuation of his existence (if it really is that strong) then I'd talk to him. You have the right to tell him how you feel and he has the right to do the same. That'll help straighten out a few things so that you can communicate with each other on a different level.


I wish you the best and I trust that you'll make the right decision.

If you need anymore help, feel free to ask. ^_^

Best Regards,

Mariah

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Ok, So I've been crushing on this boy for about a year now. We got pretty close as friends, and he's very religous and all cus he's dads a preacher. But I'm not really that religious, i dont care what religon anyone is, that's their choice. But to the point; I finally asked him out this one tuesday, he told me that he'd get back to me and such, so i waited. Then he finally tells me no that friday. The next Tuesday that he's moving away. Later I asked him if he would if he didn't have to move away, and he said probably yes. He keeps acting like he likes me and when i ask for a hug he'll give me one. He's extremely kind and I can't help but want to hang around with him as much as possible; which I do. I don't know what to do, I keep falling more and more in love with him. I think I should tell him, but I'm really not sure at all...and I really really really want to go out with him, so I don't know if I should push that issue...I mean, if I did he might say yes. And he's only moving a hour away from my place, but...I can't drive for about 3 more years. And he's only a month and two days older then me..so he's in the same boat. But I'd get to see him 1 time each year till then...idk what to do...I really want to be his girlfriend and I don't want to lose him because he's became my entire world..I'm so lost and confused..please help, I'm running out of time...I have 2 more months with him.... ='[

I'm guessing you're either 12 or 13, right? Considering that you have 3 more years to wait till you start driving.

I don't promote dating to younger teens (I'm a younger teen, too), basically because I don't think that anyone, primarily younger teens, are ready to face rejection.

Too many times have my friends gone into a relationship and had their heart broken. They were crushed for days on end.

I don't feel that anyone is ready to face rejection, but we all must at sometime in our life.

Maybe, instead of going out with him, you could ask him if he'd like to become friends.

That way you could both hang out during the weekends and school breaks when you have time to hang out, because of the 1-hour distance.

Maybe you both should get a feel for each other before you start jumping into the realm of dating.

I just hate seeing people jump into dating too quickly, unaware that it forces them to grow up faster when rejection occurs.

I don't mean to break your dreams. I'm just presenting you with reality...


If you need anymore help, feel free to ask. ^_^

Best Regards,

Mariah



UPDATED ANSWER:

Why did you rate my advice a 1? I gave you a nice and thorough answer, and I do not believe that 12 or 13 year olds should date because too often are their hearts broken, effecting them for the rest of their life.

I am very confused, as you didn't even give me a reason as to why you rated my advice a 1.

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I have a bestfriend her name is Cassie. Shes so perfect. Shes pretty,skinny. Alll guys want her. When im with her i feel really fat =/. im 13 and i weigh about 145? People tell me i dont look it at all. but i think i do. Especially when im with her. And walking down the hall ways in school with her. Guys go crazy. calling her name and winking and stuff. then theres me like. ugh. What can i do to to stop my jelousyy?.

It's not how others perceive you that's important. It's how you perceive yourself.

You need to increase your self-esteem and stop thinking conscious thoughts about yourself.

Don't compare yourself to others, because it will lead to second thoughts.

Think good thoughts about yourself. I trust that you have talents that she doesn't have. Use those talents to make you appreciate yourself more.

Jealousy is an ugly thing that destroys friendships unintentionally. Don't let it happen to you.

Like I told another girl, the teenage years suck, but they only make up a small portion of your life. The world will not end for you unless you say it will. Help make your life better by trying to make the best of it.

Always remember: There are 6 billion people on this planet, and no one is exactly alike. Be proud of that - you are unique.

If you need anymore help, feel free to ask. ^_^

Best Regards,

Mariah

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Im 14 years old. and im so prude (scared to kiss and stuff) and i was in a relation ship with someone the other day we were going out for a while. he broke up with me because i wouldnt kiss him. He kept asking when hes gonna get his kiss. and i would say idk. and he would hate it . he would get so close to my face to kiss me and i would say stop. Idk what to do. i reallly wanna have my first kiss =/

Well, to me it sounds like you're not ready to go that far in a relationship yet.

Maybe you should find someone that you really truly like that will treat you right - the guy sounds like a jerk, considering that kissing is all that's on his mind.

You need to find someone that will accept you for you, and nothing more, nothing less.

If someone breaks up with you for not kissing you, that's just flat out wrong. A relationship is based on how you feel about each other and trust, not about how far you go.

I don't necessarily promote dating to anyone under 16, just because it usually doesn't last for very long and if it does, that's a miracle.

Whatever you do, however, I trust you'll make the right choice. :)

And before you do get your first kiss, ask yourself why you really want that kiss.

Is it because all of your friends have already had their first kiss?

Is it because you feel that that's the only way that a guy will like you, because of your past experience with the guy that broke up with you for not kissing him?

Kissing is a sign of intimacy, it isn't a reward or an achievement that you make, or have to make, in order to be well-liked and appreciated.

Follow your heart. You'll know what to do when the time comes - maybe you just haven't found the right person to share that intimate moment with...


If you need anymore help, feel free to ask. :)

Best Regards,

Mariah

P.S. Hang in there - it will get better, trust me, the teenage years suck, but they only make up a small portion of your life. You'll look back on these years and wish that you could still live the memories again. :)

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I need some help I havent been able to fall asleep sleep in 4 days!When I eventally fall asleep I only get 4 hours of sleep. I need some sleeping tips I will rate if you anwser. Anything will help.

Thanks,

Are you using the computer or watching television 1 1/2 hours before you go to bed?

Are you doing any heavy duty reading or studying an hour before you go to bed?

Are you drinking caffeine 8 hours before you go to bed?

Are you exercising 1 hour before you go to bed?

If you are, this might be the problem...

1. Using the computer or watching tv 1 1/2 hours before you go to bed sends a signal to your brain to go into "daylight mode" because of the bright lights that you see on the computer or on the television. This causes your brain to signal to your body that it's still "day" so it's harder for your brain to get the message that it's actually night.

2. Heavy-duty reading or studying before you go to bed strains your brain - gives you headaches sometimes, too. It also makes you think about what you just got done studying or reading for the whole night, concentrating on what you just read, rather than on sleep.

3. Caffeine effects your nervous system for up to 8 hours - so it'd be a good idea not to drink any caffeinated beverages 8 hours before you go to bed.

4. Exercising before you go to bed signals to your brain and nervous system that you're still awake. When your heart is pumping at a higher rate, it sends signals to your brain that you are active, alert, and awake.


To help get to sleep, try to stay away from those 4 "sleep demons".

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I take tennis and golf! I have been taking golf for a longer and it kinda interfers with tennis. I kinda use a golf swing for tennis! How can I stop this? Thanks in advance!

I play both sports as well - except I play on my school's golf team, and only play recreational tennis.

However...

It'll be very hard to play both sports because your brain will struggle to send the right signals to your nervous system to "program" the right muscles to make the right motions.

The only way that you can actually play both sports without accidentally making a tennis swing in golf or a golf swing in tennis is by attempting to "manipulate" the way that your brain controls your muscles - make your brain memorize the different motions.

Before you go to sleep, practice swinging an imaginary tennis racket - your brain will be processing the correct way to swing throughout the entire time that you sleep. Sounds strange, but it actually works...

Another way is, when playing tennis, pretend that you're hitting a baseball with a baseball bat to get that upward motion and momentum working out for you.

When golfing, think of a hockey stick swing.

Just thinking of the general idea of how to swing the racket or club at the time will help you manipulate your brain into thinking the correct way at the correct time.

If you need anymore help, feel free to ask.

Good Luck! :)

-Mariah-

P.S. If I confused you, I apologize - this is the only way that I can describe how to have your brain distinguish the different patterns of swinging the racket or club.

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okay so one of my best friends has an abusive boyfriend but she thinks it is ok. me and my other bff have tried talking to her about devonte (her boyfriend), but everytime they break up they get back together. he punches her and calls her names sometimes and hes always trying to take her stuff and look through it. how do i convince her to break-up with him for good this time. (just in case you want to know, a lot of guys think she is the prettiest [black] girl in the WHOLE school--devonte is-not to be rude- butt ugly,in nice terms)

You need to talk to your counselor about this at school.

She'll be able to confront both, your friend and her boyfriend, in person.

That's one of the only solutions that works best - confronting them yourself doesn't usually work because they tend to think everything is alright.

A counselor will make them realize that their relationship needs help - and that your friend needs to move on and find someone that actually respects her.

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okay so there is this girl who ive had problems with for a long time and i used to have this great way opf dealing with her, everything she said i would laugh at i blew her off like she was a joke and it worked. it pissed her off like crazy and she never messed with me. but somehow this year i lost myself and i let he step on me again. now she treats me like im a joke and makes fun of me constantly and i don't know how to handle it.

i tried everything. i tried working it out, ignoring her, fighting, talking to the school, fight, going back to laughing at her, and just confronting her but she is impossible to get through to she makes it this huge drama with everyone involved. but i don't really know how to anymore. i did this over a 2 year span so i really did my best at all of those options

she's causing alot of stuff for me i don't know how to handle it! she will never stop i want to make it so she doesnt get to me anymore but i don;t know how. what do i do?

i know this sounds really immature and stupid, but im 17 and pretty mature for my age, im really passive and don't like to fight but this just gets to me alot.

The exact same thing happened to me - except it was a lot worse and me and the main bully used to be best friends.

What you gotta do is talk to your parents about it. It might seem childish, but it's the only way to go right now.

Maybe you and your parents should have a meeting with her and her parents to work things out between the both of you.

Right now, that seems like the only possible solution...

That's what happened in my situation and now we're friends again. She hasn't bothered me since.

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I get a boner eveeeeeeery time my girlfriend and I make out... Thats normal to any of you losers going eww... well anyway I'm feeling pretty hot when we french how do I make her hot and well.. How do I know when she wants me to do stuff to her...
I'm 14 and I am not a loser -.- I just need help from some girls..


Thx in advance.

Like I said before...

Discuss this issue with your girlfriend.

It is VERY important that you do so, because if something happens, and I think you know what I'm talking about, you need to be prepared.

First of all, think of all of the risks - mainly STD's, HIV/AID's and pregnancy.

All condoms are not created equal - they do not prevent against all types of STD's, like syphilis or gonorrhea. They are also misused over 60% of the time - that means that only 40% of the time they actually have an effect.

Birth control pills do not prevent STD's, you also can still get pregnant if you skip a pill.

If I were you, I wouldn't recommend having sex - it's torn people apart because they've had to start all over once they receive the "9-month surprise".

You need to discuss this matter before doing anything.

-Mariah-

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I never really was the type to study for tests. Pretty recently, since my test grades have dropped, I'm not allowed to go on the computer during the weekdays, since I will be expected to study to improve those grades. I do well on homework, since I have the resources [internet, notes, ect.], but when it comes to tests, I feel that I do SO well on them and am SURE to get a good grade; when it's handed back, there's a big C written on it. I don't understand what's going on. I know the material, and am NOT about to let my grades slip down the drain. I just don't understand what's going on. I think it's because I rush through the test, and don't go back and fix silly mistakes. I'm just not motivated enough, I guess.. I just need some tips.

Do not say the following:
'umm idkmibffjill look it up on google?'
'eat breakfast!!!' [I already know that]

Please put some effort into your answer.

Thanks. :)

When studying, I find that studying right before you go to bed works wonders.

Because if you study something before you sleep, you'll be pondering about it for the entire night - extra 8 hours of study time every night.

I do this for every test and quiz, and I always get A's and B's by using this method - once got a C cause I forgot to study before bedtime... :S

Try it out and see if it works for you. :)

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me and my bf just started dating and ive realized that he doesnt talk at all and i love to talk. i feel like really out of place sometimes bc hes so quiet but i really like him. how do you think i could get him to talk me or whatever?

Try to strike up a conversation about his interests. Find out what he likes to do and see if you can start a conversation on that note.

Take him out on a date that you'll both love that matches both of your interests - you have to have something in common.

For instance, if his favorite sports team is the Red Sox, ask him how they're doing this season.

If you start getting bored because neither of you share any interests at all, maybe you can create some new ones that you both will share.

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ok so first off i'm an 18 year old guy. i've been in a relationship with my dream girl for now 7 1/2 months. she's 17. she's the first girlfriend that i've ever had. before me she dated a guy for 7 months, they broke up about a year and a 1/2 ago, but that was pretty much it for her. we're both deeply in love with each other. before her i was depressed and miserable but she changed all that and since we've been together i'm happier than i ever could've imagined. i know that she's really happy with me too. so basically we can't get enough of each other. something that has really been getting to me lately is the issue of sex. in 7 1/2 months we haven't done anything sexual at all, no blowjobs, no handjobs or anything like that. i kind of thought that was a good thing for the first couple months because we were able to make something great together without sex or anything but lately it's been getting to me. i'm really sexually attracted to her and it's just driving me crazy. i know that she's strongly attracted to me too, she's said so and i'm exactly her type. we've both sent each other alot of nude pictures and there was no big deal about it. i feel completely comfortable sending them to her and she feels the same. we do touch each other alot, not sexually however. for example, sometimes we'll just lay on her bed for 4 hours snuggling up with each other really tight just talking about how much we love each other and stuff. we have this thing where we tickle each other alot. we tickle bare skin like the stomach, back, and she likes tickling my "man boobs". she also likes giving me wedgies. she's jokingly admitted that the whole wedgy thing is just an excuse to touch my ass. lately all that touching stuff has intensified. i get the feeling that i really need to do something. i know that alot of the time sex is bad for young couples but its been 7 1/2 months and we've made such a solid foundation already without it. i don't really want to go into like real sex until maybe prom night, which is in 2 months. i want our first time to be special and romantic. i do want to do some of the other stuff though. i want to go down on her so badly because i feel like she deserves it and i want to make her feel good. i don't even want a blowjob or anything else all that badly because i just want to make her feel good. she has told me that her ex went down on her while they were dating but she never had sex with him, she's still a virgin like me. it's embarassing to say but i know how to do all of the stuff because i looked it up online. there are alot of times when we have the opportunity to do stuff, both our parents work alot. i really don't know how to even get into that situation. people have said to just kind of "explore" while we're making out and go from there. i'm kind of an awkward kid and i'm somewhat unconfident and very scared of failure even though i've gotten all the info i need from websites and friends, both male and female. so if anyone could help me out i would much appreciate it. i know i probably sound weird but i'm just really confused about the whole thing.

Okay, first of all, discuss the issue of "sex" with your girl friend.

It is VERY important that you do so, because if something happens, and I think you know what I'm talking about, you need to be prepared.

First of all, think of all of the risks - mainly STD's, HIV/AID's and pregnancy.

All condoms are not created equal - they do not prevent against all types of STD's, like syphilis or gonorrhea. They are also misused over 60% of the time - that means that only 40% of the time they actually have an effect.

Birth control pills do not prevent STD's, you also can still get pregnant if you skip a pill.

If I were you, I wouldn't recommend having sex - it's torn people apart because they've had to start all over once they receive the "9-month surprise".

You need to discuss this matter before doing anything.

-Mariah-

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how do i get my girl to have a threesome, we are real confortable with each other and everything but i am ready to go farther and i think she is too but idk how to get her to have it and i want it to be with one of her friends but idk how to do that either i am 16 in 10th and she is 16 in 9th i would like some help thanks and no one really has to answer this

Before jumping to conclusions and suggestions, you should talk to your girlfriend about having sex.

It is VERY important that you do so, because if something happens, and I think you know what I'm talking about, you need to be prepared.

First of all, think of all of the risks - mainly STD's, HIV/AID's and pregnancy.

All condoms are not created equal - they do not prevent against all types of STD's, like syphilis or gonorrhea. They are also misused over 60% of the time - that means that only 40% of the time they actually have an effect.

Birth control pills do not prevent STD's, you also can still get pregnant if you skip a pill.

If I were you, I wouldn't recommend having sex - it's torn people apart because they've had to start all over once they receive the "9-month surprise".

You need to discuss this matter before making suggestions...

-Mariah-

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I'm looking for some legitimate web sites on MODERN, popular German music. Preferably from a variety of age groups. Something like a "Top 40 of the Month" type of thing, you know?

If they can be presented in English, that would be great, but it's not a requirement.

I've already found a few on google and I just thought I would get some input from all you lovely people.

THANKS!

There's a German band that I know of called Tokio Hotel - some of their songs are in English as well.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokio_hotel

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