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Q: I'm going to try to make this as short as possible..so here it goes.

I really like this boy and I'm pretty sure he likes me. My cousin was talking to him online today and this is part of the conversation:
My cousin:Who do you like?
Him:who does (my name) like??
my cousin:I'll tell you if you tell me first
Him:ok
...
Then she told him I liked him and he's like "well why is she scared to tell me" and shes like "she's afraid of rejection" and hes like "why if she likes me then she should ask me out" ..I thought that was really weird. So then he said he had to eat and he said "I swear to god I'll come back on and tell you"
so then his screen name popped up but we started talking to him and we don't think it was him. I've even got onto his screen name cause his passwords so easy.SO what am I supposed to do?? How will i know its him next time?OMG PLEASE HELP ME IM SERIOUSLY BEGGING YOU THIS SI SERIOUSLY THE KID I LOVE ill rate 5's!!!!!
Easy. Call him if you can. Ask him to hold onto the phone while you sign on, and to say a few things over the phone and type the same thing. If you can't call him, ask him something you know only he would know.

Q: Hey there! How do you become less addicted to the computer and the internet! Hehe, its really weird because even when I have so much things to do, I still find myself on the computer and wasting time. What to do?
Break your keyboard. Haha no just kidding. If it helps just plan out a list of thigns you can do other than the computer, and really stick to it. Playing a sport, cleaning your room, etc. You might find it easier to commit to something if somebody is depending on you. Like say you call a friend or two to go somewhere - you gotta go because you said you would. If you have like AIM or something, tell some of your friends to tell you to get off when you sign on and stuff. You know what also might help, for when you need to get something done, set a time for its due earlier than it has to be done. For example: you have to clean your room before you go to sleep, which would be lets say 11.00. In your mind set the time it needs to be done earlier, like a lot earlier like 10.15 or 9.50. Why? Because then you will remember - oh I can't stay on for too long. Hope that helps and good luck.

Q: I'm 16/f and one of my best friends is 17/m. We're ridiculously close friends. He understands me so well, and he actually cares. He has been one of the nicest people to me in my entier life. He's always there, and he always listens. He's just the sweetest person in the world.
The only problem is, I like him. A lot. As in more than best friends. But my question is, do I just keep our friendship, so that nothing else can be ruined, or do I try and push for more?
I don't want things to be awkward between us, but I love him. He has been the sweetest person in the world.

I'm confused about what to do. I'm torn between getting closer or staying how we are. Help.
Well by telling him how you feel, I don't see how that would break the relationship. He might even feel the same way and not have said anything for the say reason. Communication is key and crucial for any friendship/relationship. First you should tell him how you feel about him, and then explain if he doesn't feel the same way, that its ok because you want to keep it just a friendship too. If he shows no signs of wanting it going past a friendship, then try not to push him for it, because that might just push him away.

Then again, if he does accept the way you feel, but doesn't feel the same way - thats still good. You got your feelings off your chest, you were honest, and you are still friends with him - nothing wrong with that. Just be completley honest with him, so that he can do the same with you. Hope that helped and good luck.

Q: ok someone hacked onto my neopets account and is using it and i want to hack back into it ( they chaged the password and email) so how can i do that
You are going to have to e-mail them about it, Neopets that is. No other way, sorry. Make sure you tell them your e-mail and ask them for a different password. If you change it, make sure its not an easy one either. Hope that helped.

Q: Hey, I'm 14.f and something has been bugging me. So many people have been starting to have sex, and i think its like, pathetic, how can teenagers, want to give blow jobs and hand jobs, i mean hello, its kinda weird for 13-16 year olds to do that at this age in my opinion. Does anybody out there agree with me that this stuff is stupid at this age? There have been so many questions on here about sex and hand jobs and everything and i think it is plain out pathetic! Teens shouldnt be worried about that kind of stuff at this age. Does anyone out there agree with me at all?

Thanks-
I most definatley agree. Abstinence is the way to go. I guess lately society has been more...hmm whats the word 'acceptable' of it. I think its wrong. Really, kids having kids? Guess its up to our generation to put a dramatic stop to it. Don't see whats the big rush and why everyone just can't wait until marriage and stuff. Just ruins it all and then its not as fun. Anyways, hopefully something will come along and stop all of this, because 'the talk' didn't, STD scare hasn't either. Something better stop all of it though.

Q: My boyfriend and I have this game I guess you could call it. We ask eachother questions to get to know eachother better, or just to know random facts about the other person. Most of the questions are like "What attracts you to me most?" and "What do you like most about my personality?" Stuff like that. My question is does anybody have any questions I can ask him? I am completely out of questions! Thank you! =]
Me and my friend were making up a survey of 1000 questions. Some of it is messed up, so heres a few. Hope it's what you are looking for


1.First Name=
2.Middle Name=
3.Last Name=
4.Birthday=
5.Age=
6.Gender=
7.Grade=
8.Horoscope=
9.School=
10.Eye Color=
11.Hair Color=
12.Skin COlor=
13.Grades[in school]=
14.Shoe Size=
15.Jeans Size=
16.State=
17.City=
18.Nationality=
19.Siblings=
20.Height=
Which Friend...
21.Do you have friends?
22.is your best friend?
23.is your funniest friend?
24.is your smartest friend?
25.makes fun of you the most?
26.do you make fun of the most?
27.Do you have a boyfriend or girlfriend?
28.is the dumbest?
29.most random friend?
30.always cheers you up?
31.can you talk to something serious about?
32.always takes everything as a joke?
33.weirdest friend?
34.do you think is most like you?
35.do you think is least like you?
36.calls you the most?
37.do you call the most?
38.always asks for your help?
39.do you always ask for help?
40.Who is your least favorite friend?
41.is the most aristic?
42.is the most poetic?
43.is the most musically talented?
44.always says the wrong things?
45.makes everyone laugh all the time?
46.gets boo'd the most?
47.is the loudest?
48.is the quietest?
49.is the nicest?
50.is the meanest?
51.towers over you?
52.do you have to look down to talk to?
53.annoys you the most?
54.do you like spending time with?
55.usually IM's you frist?
56.has your taste of music the most?
57.is your complete opposite?
58.can you relate to the most?
59.can you trust the most?
60.trusts you the most?
61.tells everyone eveything you say?
62.did you think was your friend but wasn't?
63.usually gives you useless advice?
64.always tells you what others think of you?
65.do you always tell what others think of them?
66.2 friends you would sit next to on a roller coaster?
67.is in or almost in all of your classes?
68.knows everything about you?
69.present you always look foward to?
70.looks like you the most?
71.gets the same grades as you?
72.tells the worst jokes?
73.is hated by most of your teachers?
74.gets in trouble the most?
75.showed up the most on this list?
Randoms-Part 1
76.What color socks are you wearing?
77.If you had to date one teacher, who would it be?
78.What is your favorte word and why?
79.Has your locker or q-tip box ever bit you?
80.Whats the craziest thing you have ever done?
81.Whats your favorite thing to cook?
82.Have you ever glued a quarter to the mall floor just to see who would come and pick it up so you can laugh at them?
83.Do you have gaydar[gay person radar]?
84.Do you think Carrot Tops is homosexual?
85.Do you own any Nsync CDs?
86.Do you own any kind of spice girls items?
87.Did you ever go skinny dipping?
88.Did you ever see a girl that acted/looked like a boy and really thought it was a boy until you saw them walk into the girls bathroom?
89.Do you know anyone that actually likes the color brown?
90.Have you ever gone to a sweage plant for a feild trip?
91.Have you ever been to a ghetto place and actually saw people with bullet proof vests and werent involved with the government?
92.Do you actually get excited when your on your way to the dollar store?
93.Do you like grocery shopping, and if so, why?
94.Have you ever forgotten your own birthday?
95.Has anyone close to you forgotten your birthday?
96.Do you like pumpkin pie, if so why?
97.Have you ever swum out into the ocean all by yourself?
98.Can you do a cartwheel?
99.Do you like veggies?
100.Have you answered questions 1-99?
Favorite Color of...
101.Jeans?
102.Pen?
103.Ink?
104.Shirt?
105.Bra?
106.Thong?
107.Boxers?
108.Hair?
109.Paper?
110.Vegetable?
111.Flower?
112.Car?
113.Paint?
114.Gift wrap?
115.Shoes?
116.Socks?
117.Walls?
118.Houses?
119.Stuffed animals?
120.Starburst?
121.Totsie Pop?
122.M&M's?
123.Skittles?
124.Pixi Stix?
125.Sour Patch Kids?
126.Sweatshirt?
127.Font?
128.Backround?
129.Braces?
130.Glasses?
131.Nails?
132.Highlights?
133.Condom?
134.Tampon inserter?
135.Rubberbands?
136.Paperclips?
137.Staplers?
138.Staples?
139.Binders?
140.Folder?
141.Light?
142.Dress?
143.Easter grass?
144.Cup to drink out of?
145.Plate?
146.Placemat?
147.Napkin?
148.Jersey?
149.Color combination?
150.Bathing suit?
Your ideal significant other...
151.Height?
152.Skin color?
153.Hair type?
154.Hair color?
155.Hair length?
156.Eye color?
157.With/without braces?
158.With/without glasses?
158.personality[one trait only]?
159.Which attracts you more, laugh or smile?
160.Shoe size?
161.Scent?
162.Picture pose?
163.Clothes?
164.Shoes/sneakers?
165.Weight?
166.Nationality?
167.Athletic?
168.Play what instrument?
169.Loud or quiet type?
170.Anything else you can think of?
Name your...
171.Nicknames?
172.Your name backwards?
173.What you wish your name was?
174.Three words/names your name rhymes with?
175.Three names that start with the same letter yours does?
176.Three names that start with the last letter of your name?
177.Your initials?
178.Name you hate?
179.You would name your male child?
180.You would name your female child?
181.Your screen name(s)?
182.Your first screen name?
183.Screen name you use the most?
184.Favorite screen name?
185.E-Mail Address?
186.Meaning of E-Mail address?
187.Your movie star name?
188.If you were a rapper, you would be called?
189.As dictator of the world, you want to be called?
190.Do you call your parents by their frist names?
191.What are your parent's names?
192.Siblings? What are their names?
193.If you started a band/group, what would it be called?
194.Name of your street gang if you had one?
195.Name of your pet(s)?
196.Name brand of clothes you use the most?
197.Name of your current math teacher?
198.Funniest name you can think of(make it up if you want)?
199.Name that only one person you know has?
200.Last name you wish you had?

Hope that helps or gives you ideas for other random questions.

Q: I think I'm scaring my crush... she's not showing any signs, but that's just so far. I mean, first, I told her how much I love her. Then, I asked her to the fair. Then, I wrote a song about her, and anyone who knows me knows that I can't write songs for my life! I think maybe soon she'll get scared off, but these things are just bugging me, and I feel like I'll keep thinking about her until I do something for her. Please help!
Just because you write songs for her or anything like that, doesn't mean she has to see them. You should tell her how you feel anyways. If she isn't showing any signs, then don't worry. If you want to reassure yourself, you should ask her if you are 'scaring her off'. Ask her right to her face, nothing wrong with asking her that. If you really think you are scaring her off and want to stop doing so, maybe you could try just getting a blank notebook and writing all your feelings down. No you don't have to show her, but that way you let your feelings out, no harm is done, and she isn't weirded out by you. You shouldn't let those things bug you if she hasn't shown any signs that it's bugging her; but you could always ask just to make sure. Hope that helped and good luck.

Q: Hi. I'm a 16 year old girl and I have a huge problem. I often times wonder about God. I'm sure that I believe in him but at times I have doubts...is that normal? And also, is it true that God has a plan for everyone and some people are bound to go to hell?
Perfectly normal to have doubts, everyone does. I'm not sure what you mean by 'bound to go to hell'. If by that you mean Predestination [theory proposed by John Calvin, founder of Calvinism]: where before you are born, your fate is decided, you will go to heaven or hell, no matter what you do; then I'm not to sure about that. Hell is eternal seperation from god, so if you do something really really bad, then yeah watch out. I think God has a plan for everything and does things for a reason. Hope that helped.

Q: i'll be 15 in like 2 weeks.. and im going into high school. my ex boyfriend lives in another town but i see him almost everyday. he's 2 months younger than me.. well heres the 411...

i have a friend who has a step brother my age. hes never really had a girlfriend that lasted more than a day until me. much less kissed a girl. everything was perfect although a little awkeward cause im used to a guy leading the relationship. well he started listening to what other people were saying about me. and he didn't really trust me cause he has a hard time trusting people because of his past. well i spent a week with him 24/7 and he broke up with me. with the understanding that we both still liked each other. well his dad and step mom went and talked to him and he didn't talk to me at all the rest of the night i finally went home. all my friends tell me i should give up on him. and hes an asshole. but ive completely fallin for him and i haven't fell this hard since last summer. i wrote down a speech to say to him when ever i get the courage to call him. basically it says how much i like him and how he can trust me and how id love to go back out with him. ive been careful the whole relationship (3 weeks) not to say i love you. and i haven't yet. but i know i love him. i just don't know whether to live it alone or to read the speech to him. should i move on or try and get him back? please respond its very important!!!! also i don't know if he broke up with me cause i was his first girlfriend and he didn't know exactly what to do. i also don't know what his parents told him after me and him broke up! could they have ruined my chances?

love, gabby
Hey Gabby, first off thanks for droppin it by on my inbox...I'll see what I can do.

Hmm sorry that I'm going to make this a little long, but I will do my best to break everything down into pieces so you can better understand it.

*hes never really had a girlfriend that lasted more than a day until me. much less kissed a girl.

#That means a lot right there. If thats the case though, then it might be him and not all the other girls. As mentioned, he has trust issues, everyone does. That also means there had to have been something there, something for him to hold onto you for so long. So keep your head up and be proud.

*everything was perfect although a little awkeward cause im used to a guy leading the relationship.

#Does that mean you led the relationship? That definatley sounds like something new for both you and him. You shouldn't be afraid to lead a relationship though, because some guys just get so afraid and nervous they just do whatever comes to mind and don't always think things through. So yeah, step in if you have to. Just because you led the relationship, doesn't mean you did it wrong.

*well he started listening to what other people were saying about me.

#Again, the trust issues come into play here. It seems like he did not trust you enough - but that doesn't make it your fault. First off you should never be listening to other people about your bf/gf. The fact that he didn't trust you too well, but listened to other people about you also says something. It could very much be that he was having doubts about you or the relationship to begin with. He is more than likley scared and intimidated because your the first 'real gf' he's had.

*and he didn't really trust me cause he has a hard time trusting people because of his past.

#You should have expected that. More than anything you have to try to gain his trust by any means. Saying that you like him a lot might not cut it, because it didn't work out with his other gfs either.

*well i spent a week with him 24/7 and he broke up with me. with the understanding that we both still liked each other.

#I don't get that part. How does somebody spend so much time with someone, then just break it off like that. Ask him why he broke up with you. Ask him why he did it after being with him for so much time during that week. Again, trust and doubt looks like what broke that up, not the fact that one of you didn't like the other. If you can install trust in him, then things should work well.

*well his dad and step mom went and talked to him and he didn't talk to me at all the rest of the night i finally went home.

#It's ok to ask him what he talked to them about. He might just be scared of everything and not want to get hurt.

*all my friends tell me i should give up on him. and hes an asshole. but ive completely fallin for him and i haven't fell this hard since last summer.

#Who is going to go out with him? Who is the one who is going to spend time with him? You are, not your friends. If he really isn't such a bad guy then don't listen to your friends. You probably know him better than they do. You are the one who decides if he is good enough for you. If he is and you really like him and he likes you, then don't pay too much attention to your friends.

* i wrote down a speech to say to him when ever i get the courage to call him. basically it says how much i like him and how he can trust me and how id love to go back out with him.

#Smart idea. You need to tell him everything. Communication is crucial and key to a successful friendship and relationship. I'm sure you'd want him to tell you how he felt too, right? So tell him all of that and don't expect the worst either. Just make sure you are clear about it, and most importantly honest.

*ive been careful the whole relationship (3 weeks) not to say i love you. and i haven't yet. but i know i love him.

#Maybe thats what he needs to hear. That is however a strong phrase, and you shouldn't use it unless you mean it. But if you do, go for it then. Nothing is stopping you.

*i just don't know whether to live it alone or to read the speech to him. should i move on or try and get him back?

#Don't give up and definatley read the speach to him. Why? Because you said he still liked you - you still have a chance to win over his trust and to keep things alive again. Take that chance because they aren't always there.

*also i don't know if he broke up with me cause i was his first girlfriend and he didn't know exactly what to do.

#That might have been the reason. No guy likes to mess up or take a chance of messing up. So explain everything to him and just have him trust you.

I hope I helped, and sorry it was so long. Let me know if you have any other questions. Good luck and don't give up.

Q: hey i'm 13/f and i really want to start bmxing, surfing and skateboarding. i have no idea why but i feel like those are really interesting slash fun sports. how can i get started?
If you don't know much about it, you can look here. www.expn.com They have a lot of cool stuff like how to do some bike tricks, info about pro's, maybe even some parks/camps near you. A good way to learn is always to watch too, so check out the TV schedule to see if they will be showing stuff and at what times. Give it a shot and stick to it - that stuff is a lot of fun. Hope that helped.

Q: What guys look for in a girl?? Thanx

Eye color?
Hair color
Do you want her to kiss you on the first date?
If not when?
When is it alright to take it to second base
How soon do you want her to put it out (sex wise)
athletic, preppy or girly girl?
Skinny,muscular,chubby or fat
shorter or taller than you?
experienced or unexperienced?
Do looks matter?
Whats a major turn off?
Whats a major turn on?
Feature you like the most on girls?
Do you like it when a girl makes the first move?
If your girlfriend gains 20lbs will you stay with her?
Do you like it when girls play hard to get?
Dou you like
Would you date a girl who has slept around just for sex?
Would you date an ugly girl just for sex?
Ass or boobs?
Pretty face or hot body
Do you mind if a girl beats you while playing sports?
Make-up or no make-up?
dressed up girl or sweat pants/casual jeans and a sweatshirt
First thing you notice about a girl?
Eye color? Chocolate or green
Hair color - brunette
Do you want her to kiss you on the first date? sure
If not when? anytime
When is it alright to take it to second base - whenever
How soon do you want her to put it out (sex wise) - noperz [not till marriage]
athletic, preppy or girly girl? a little of each, but balanced
Skinny,muscular,chubby or fat - not stronger than me, not fragile either
shorter or taller than you? shorter, but not by much [i'm 5'11]
experienced or unexperienced? doesnt matter
Do looks matter? not at all
Whats a major turn off? hmm smoking. and excessive make up
Whats a major turn on? a smile
Feature you like the most on girls? eyes
Do you like it when a girl makes the first move? duh
If your girlfriend gains 20lbs will you stay with her? definatley
Do you like it when girls play hard to get? who does?
Dou you like
Would you date a girl who has slept around just for sex? nope
Would you date an ugly girl just for sex? never
Ass or boobs? either
Pretty face or hot body - both =)
Do you mind if a girl beats you while playing sports? haha thats awesome-no i wouldnt mind
Make-up or no make-up? no make up - juss lip gloss
dressed up girl or sweat pants/casual jeans and a sweatshirt - casual jeans and a sweatshirt
First thing you notice about a girl? her eyes

Q: There's this guy I really want to get to know. He's new to out school, he's cute, he's shy, and sits alone at lunch. He barely ever talks.

The bad thing is, that I'm shy, too. I'd love to get to know him, but my shyness is holding me back. How can I get over this?
Go up to him and break it. Just do it and expect the best. Break your shyness for him, because he would likely do the same for you. He just doesn't know anybody there and doesn't want to make enemies. If you approach him friendly, then all should go well. If you think it would be easier to get to know him, bring in a list of questions so you could ask him, and that he could ask you - would be a good way to start to get to know each other if you don't know what to talk about; then just take things from there. Good luck.

Q: sorry this is so long

(15/f)

alright well I like this guy but he's known to just get w/ girls for sex and I know that that's true w/ some of the girls he's been with but not all of them.. I like him a lot and I always think about him and like he's one of the only guys I love to hang out with that I like... if that makes any sense... and well he was smoking in front of me and I was like THATS DISGUSTING and he was like ... well then I'll stop, just for u.. and well when ever we hang out he always like rubs my back and is really flirty and when I was drunk he helped me around (not taking advantage of me in any way) bc I couldnt walk very well and he like made sure i was ok and stuff and then the next day he asked how i felt and made sure i was ok... and well he told my brother that hes liked me since the 7th grade and he normally doesnt like girls for that long, he just fucks them and leaves them and hes always like.. i love hangin out w/ ur so awesome and its a lot of fun, and now i cant keep my mind off him and i hate being away from him...... ok well should i take a chance with him if he likes me? or just let it go?




once again... im so sorry its long..
I say wait for him to prove to you that he really is more than a friend and does care about you. Why? Because you never know if he did the same exact things for other girls just to gain their trust for sex. True, he didn't take advantage of you one time, but who said he won't the next? You should go for it, but at the same time know what you could be getting yourself into. If it seems that he's hinting off to get with you for sex, then don't take that chance. Otherwise, if he really does care about you and tries not to harm you, then yeah, go for it - just be careful. Try and see if he really is trying to show that he does like you, and not just saying that. Hope that helped and good luck.

Q: ;; i REALLY need your help ;;



my sister hates me i think.....

;; whenever i ask her to take me somewhere (she drives) shes like "no"

;; i ask her to cook me somthing (because last time i almost burnt the house down) she says no and i have to wait till about 1 im the morning for food

;; she treats me like crap

;; she always askes "do i look pretty????"

;; she slaps me

;; she called me a whore because i didnt feel well and she didnt also

;; ill get her a soda, the vacume, TRY to cook something, give her money, talk to her, get her something she needs to clean. walk the dog, feed the cat && dog && birds.. im practally the maid for when shes home.

;; she makes me clean the hallway (because i threw my books outta my room).... also HER bathroom and i have to clean her garbage she leavs at my comptuer.

;; i ask her for a simple thing "can you drive me 1 mile away from home so i can get something to eat" she automatically says NO

;; she calls me.. a bitch.. a slut.. a whore.. a faggot.. brat.. spoiled.. discusting.. etc.

;; i wanna be her friend, but i cant ever talk to her barely.

;; i always give her MY money, the money my grandma gave me for my birthday (it was a thousand dollars) she said she would pay back... now i only have about 100 left. she took 900 bucks from me, and i was saving up for a shopping spree.

;; she steals my money also.. she has a credit card, gas card, etc. but she wont use them!

please help me... i htink she hates me, is that a sign of hate? and sorry if this was too long for you
Ahh don't take it anymore. Before you do anything, ask her why she treats you that way. Ask what you have to do for her to treat you with respect. If she gives you a list of demands and chores and money, then refuse. Don't listen to her. Say no to her just like she says it to you. The name calling - don't let it get to you, but if it does, show no emotion and don't let her see it hurt you. The money taking - hide whatever you have left really good; when she asks for it explain how you have none left because she kept asking for it and taking it. Don't clean up after her - you don't need to; once she realizes she's living in her own filth, she'll have to do something about it, just worry about your own stuff. Don't hate your sister back, but don't let her treat you like that either. Hope that helps.

Q: Hey what would you get a guy for his sweet 16th? I haven't known him very long, only about 2 years, and we don't see each other very often, so it can't really be a memorable sort of thing. He likes basketball, and basically most sports. He listens to R&B and hip hop and that sorta stuff; his favourite shows are The OC, Will &Grace, 70s show, and Paradise Hotel. I'm thinking of getting him a CD or a gift certificate, what do you think? If it's a gift certificate, how much money should I put on it and it will be appropriate? And what store should I get? He wears like..Phat Farm, Rocawear, Timberland, Adidas, Nike, and you get my drift. Btw I live in Ontario Canada if that helps with the stores. Are there any other suggestions of what to get him?Thanks.
I've noticed that several major credit card chains offer gift cards that can be used anywhere the credit cards can: Visa, American Express, etc. Anywhere within the 45+ range sounds good in terms of amount. If you can't get him a gift certificate, a check can work too. If you get him a CD or a gift certificate, here's an idea. Get a large basket and fill it up with that shredded paper or stuffing paper [not all the way]. Then place it on the paper. Then put some more paper there and then fill the basket with loads of different candy. So when you are finished it looks like a regular basket of candy, but at the bottom there is his card/CD. Make sure it's visible of course. Be creative. Hope that helps.

Q: hey. i babysit this cute lil boy who is four. he is very good and i want to have a nice way to reward him for helping me alot. he helps clean the table and goes potty by himself. does anybody know anything i could give him or treat him to when he is good?
Ice cream! Well not too much, but ice cream is of course natures candy, next to bacon. Play his favorite game with him if you already don't. I know most parents don't appreciate kids having candy and soda too much, so if you can't give him any, ask him what kind of sandwhich he wants and make it for him. Or even ask him to be the baby sitter for an hour. I know, sounds lame, but he'd have a lot of fun. Good luck.

Q: i have this thing called hyperhydrosis, which is when you have really really really sweaty hands and sweaty feet ALL THE TIME, and even if you wipe them off on something, they don't get dry, they just stay wet. my boyfriend keeps asking me if we want to hold hands, and i keep making up excuses and stuff because it's really embarassing that i have sweaty hands, but i don't want to keep having to make up excuses every time, because he asks a lot, and he's already starting to get really suspicious and everything. please help me think of a good excuse that i can use everytime, or tell me if you think i should just tell him about it. if you think i should just tell him about it, then tell me how i should say it.
i know this might seem like a stupid question, but please help, and i'll rate high for good answers!!!
Tell him of course. He's your boyfriend, why should he care about something like that. It's not like its a contagious disease that will make him sick or poison him. As for how to tell him...First explain your condition to him, and then apologize to him about always making excuses about not holding hands. Tell him that you wanted to but were just afraid, and none of it is his fault. Be clear about telling him too so he doesn't get confused. I can see why you would, but you shouldn't feel embarrassed about it either. Don't worry too much about his reaction to that either, because it's not something worth breaking up over, really its not. Hope that helped, good luck.

Q: I am kind of sad because all of my friends have a b/f and I dont...... I know it sounds child like but it has been this way for a year now... I mean I am not the best looking but I still want someone.... idk what I should do..... btw 15/female
Usually boyfriends were regular guy friends at one point or another. Just because you don't have a boyfriend doesn't mean you are a bad person. No offence, but that way you have better chances of not getting hurt if something happend in a relationship. As for having someone to be there for you, maybe thats how you can start. Be there for any and all of your guy friends, taken or not. Try to be open and willing to help, because over time most if not all will see you as a close friend. As for looks, since when has that mattered in a relationship? Do you want a boyfriend who likes you for your looks or for who you are? If a guy can't see you for who you are and like you for that, then don't push for a relationship. Just be patient - good things come to those who wait...trust me on that one. Good luck.

Q: i was just wondering what the website or where do you go to download the program or whatever to go on more than one sn (aim) at a time? thanks in advance.
Hmm I'd say you're better off linking screen names, because I used AIM +, but I found out it has spyware on it.

Q: I know this sounds like a wussy story, but for the life of me I do not know why I feel this way....

I have this female friend whom I have been good friends with for many many years, We almost went further than friendship, but I declined cause I felt I would lose such a good friend.
Over the years we have always been friends, and I know now that she is the one for me, but how do I tell her?
she has been married and divorced, moved to another country with her boyfriend where he dumped her.

I moved to another country for career reasons, she has asked if she can come and stay with me for a few months, I am really exicted about her coming, but deep down I am full of fear because of the way I feel!
If I tell her, I may lose her or it could be I am gutless in the face of the one I truely love!

Any ideas people?
I don't see how you would lose her if you told her that she was the one for you. As a friend, be there anyways for her - try to comfort her about the break up and let her know that she still has you as a friend. If she's upset about the breakup, you might be able to help by reminding her what a great person she is.

Now for the hard part...how do you tell her? Right to her face. Are you good with poetry? You could try that, but don't make it too mushy or too boring either. If you aren't good thats fine. Definatley tell her in person, not over the phone, e-mail, etc. I think you should sit her down and tell her about you friendship with her and how much you value that - ya know, explain to her why she is the one for you. Tell her exactly how you feel about everything. She's your friend, she knows you. And as her friend, you know how to talk to her and what to expect. Hope that helped and good luck.

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