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i love my boyfriend but he is moving and there is no possible way we could be together long distance cause my parents would make it impossible...but i still like my ex (who is still single) and i dont know if i should just get back with him or if i should stay single...either way im still going to miss the boyfriend im with now and i know that my ex could never take his place....i dont want to be alone in this!!!

Getting back together with your ex just because your boyfriend is leaving is not a good idea, it is also completely unfair on both of them.

If you and your boyfriend have to break up then you need to give yourself some time to get over him. You said it yourself, getting back together with your ex won't stop you from missing your boyfriend and it isn't fair to be with either of them if you're thinking of the other.

Stay single for a while and don't get into a new relationship until they are the only person you have feelings for.

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so i had this job and i stole money from it because i had to pay so many bills and now i have no job. i was terminated so now i need to look for a new job any one have any places i could work and when i apply should i say i was terminated for stealing even though it might risk me from getting the job or should i just not list the job i was fired from. im really worried please help i have many bills to pay! im really worried.

also my bf works there to, we have only been together for a month. if he asks why i left should i tell him i stole or what if someone at work tells him i did what should i do im so scared because my life is messing up all for a couple bucks!

Whether or not it was a 'a couple bucks', stealing was wrong. I think you know that. If your boyfriend also works at the place you were fired from, then it's possible that he'll find out the real reason you left sooner or later. I would advise you to tell him the truth. Hopefully he'll understand why you did it and will forgive you.

I'm going to sound like I'm contradicting myself when I say this, but don't tell your prospective employers that you were terminated for stealing. It will hugely reduce your chances of getting a job, because no one wants to employ someone with a history of stealing from work over someone who doesn't. Start afresh and learn from this mistake.

As for possible places, try anywhere and everywhere that you can think of. Obviously bars and casinos are out of the question, but food shops, clothes shops, cafes, restaurants, supermarkets and offices are all possibilities. Grab a free jobs listings paper and go for everything you can find.

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whats waterline?

I Googled it and according to Wikipedia: 'Waterline refers to an imaginary line marking the level at which ship or boat floats in the water.'

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i love my boyfrined and we have been together for awhile but he is moving soon and i wont be able to see him after he moves so we talked about it and he agreed that we couldnt be together after he moved. we are both virgins and he told me he wanted me to be the one he lost it to. like im ok with it but i dont know if it would just make the break up harder or if it would be the same i just dont want to do something i might regret because i got to attached and cant let him go.....HELP


f/16

This is a difficult decision to make. On one hand, you could lose your virginity to someone you love and care about. On the other, you will be losing it to someone you know you don't have a future with.

It's incredibly likely that it will make the break up harder because sex with someone that you love forms a strong bond. If you don't think that you can deal with that, then don't do it. You will eventually meet someone else who you fall in love and have a future with, and you will probably regret not saving it for them.

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if i had a foundation brush and washed it .. are the bristles gonna fall out? I DONT WANT THAT TO HAPPEN


another is: how do i apply foundation using the foundation brush, do i put the foundation ON the brush first, or put soe foundation on my hand then just pat the brush on it then apply?




thanks

The bristles won't fall out if you wash it properly. Just let some warm/hot water run over it and gently rub in some shampoo. Rinse and repeat until the brush is clean. As long as you are gentle with it, there won't be a problem.

I find the best way to apply it is to put spots of foundation directly onto your skin, dotted evenly around your face. Then just blend them together using the brush.

You can put the foundation on the brush first, but you will find that the brush will apply it less flawlessly and you will have to wash it more often.

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Do you usually have to take birthcontrol after you start your period?

Most doctors will advise you to take your first pill on the first day of your period. This way you are immediately protected. Technically you can take your first pill at any time during your cycle, but you will have to wait 14 days before having unprotected sex.

If you mean 'can you only take birth control once you've started your periods?' then yes, there is no need for someone who hasn't started their period to be on birth control and it's highly unlikely that a doctor will prescribe it.

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is a foundation brush good and THE BEST? or just good

i want to have flawless skin and its 6 dollars but my sister said its too expensive but if it is then i still want it if its gonna blend perfectly with my skin and make it flawless face

so should i buy it?
thanks

In my opinion, a foundation brush is the best way to apply foundation and would definitely be a good investment.

I've found that a sponge is good, but tends to absorb more foundation than it actually applies to the skin. Fingers are okay but it can get messy and can leave your skin slightly greasy.

I find that dabbing a few spots of foundation on my nose, cheeks, chin and forehead then blending them together with the brush is the best way to achieve a flawless finish. It does take some getting used to but once you get the hang of it you'll find it pretty easy.

If you do usually use a sponge, then remember that you will need to use less foundation with a brush because less will be absorbed by the brush. Another quick tip is to clean your brushes with a little bit of shampoo and warm water about once a week to avoid build-up. Just gently rinse the brush through then leave to dry on a towel.

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i was goin with this guy for six months.i fell in love with him and he fell in love with me.school eneded june 4th and i havnt seen him since then.im changing schools this year and i asked my bf if he could try to see if he could go to the same school as me.he tried really hard but unfortunately hes not in the district of the school and i am.i started to realize that i cant handle not knowing when im going to see him again.its not like i can ask my parents if i can go to the movies with him.my parents have me on a tight leash.i started crying when he told me he didnt get into the school i was going to.i told him i didnt think it was goin to work because i really cant handle an over the phone relationship. and he started crying...and let me tell u he is not the type to cry.ive never seen him cry and to hear him break down and cry made my heart drop and i couldnt stop the tears from coming down.he said he understood where i was coming from.i just dont know where to go from now.my friends say to keep being friends but i dont know if that will complicate things or what.and every time i think about hearing him cry i brake down and i just know that when i call him again im gonna break down inside!he said he still wanted to talk to me and he wasnt mad but...i just dont where to go from here...

To begin with, if you love each other, is there no way you can try to make it work? I didn't go to the same school as my ex and that was never a problem, we just made time to see each other. Yes, it was more difficult and I would have liked to see him more, but it some ways it was better because it meant that we always looked forward to seeing each other and it was more special when we did. You say you're in love, so try! You managed for six months, why not now?

If it's your parents who are the problem, spend more time together at your house. If your parents get to know and trust him, then they are more likely to let you go and see him.

If you really don't think it's going to work, then you need to cut off all contact with him. I know it sounds harsh, but there is no way that you can try and be friends if you both still have feelings for each other. Trust me, I've been there. You need to stay away from him and avoid contacting him until you feel you can do so without getting upset. If you try and stay friends this early then you're right, it will complicate things. You won't be able to get over each other if you're still spending time together or calling each other.

If you don't feel you can do it, delete his number. I'm serious. You WILL feel tempted to call/text/IM him and that is not a good idea. Delete his number, remove him from your contact lists on AIM/Facebook/whatever. It sounds drastic, but virtually every website and self help book about break-ups will tell you that it's the best way - and in my experience this is true.

It will get easier eventually. Breaking up is always hard - trust me, I've been there - but you won't always feel this way.

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I'm 14 and female.

Lately I've been having these weird sex dreams. I thought it would pass but its been 2 weeks and I keep having them.

I'm still a virgin and my last boyfriend was over a year ago (who I am so over). And while I'm awake I don't feel 'horny'.

Is it hormones or am I just some sort of perv?

What is wrong with me?

It's normal, especially when you're growing up, to have dreams like this. Our bodies are designed to reproduce, and these dreams are just a sign from your body reminding you! It's perfectly natural and nothing to worry about - you're definitely not a perv. Masturbation can help to relieve these dreams, but you will have to find that out for yourself.

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My mom has stretch marks on her upper, side of her thigh. She says it's because of kids, well duh.

You can see her veins, it's like purple/red lines, but she said they're from having kids.

Then why do I have them?

Stretch marks appear when the skin is forced stretch quickly. Pregnancy causes this to happen (for obvious reasons), which is probably what your mum is talking about. However, it is also common in teenage girls around the hips, thighs and breasts because this is an area where we tend to get growth spurts/put on weight. It's completely normal and happens to most people.

Stretch marks never fully disappear but they will fade over time to a silvery cover. They can be helped slightly by rich lotions like cocoa butter or specialist products such as Bio Oil.

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whats ur favorite high school memory and why

I've just left my secondary school (the UK equivalent of high school) so as you can imagine, everyone is swapping favourite memories and stories.

I've got a few, including the insane music teacher we had who used to lock herself in cupboards and cry during classes and the table we sat at for lunch in the canteen - I don't think I've ever laughed harder than I did during some of the conversations we had there.

However, my personal favourite has got to be the week-long trip to France we went on during our second year. The hotel we were staying at was terrible, they'd got the numbers wrong so my friend had to sleep on a wafer thin mattress on the floor, there were ant infestations everywhere, the food made everyone ill and the staff appeared to hate the human race. Worse still, the female teacher leading the trip used to be in the army and kept using army termanology as well as launching a vendetta against me and my friends. One morning, she got so sick of us that she made us get changed in front of her with the door wide open to make sure we weren't getting up to anything - it was awful. Despite all this, we managed to have a whale of a time.

It's my favourite because we always laugh when we look back on it and think how terrible it was, and how cheap our school was for sending us to such a bad hotel!

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Does anyone know if that Nivea lotion that reduces cellulite really works?

I've been using it and I kinda feel the difference but I don't know if I'm just imagining it. hah...

so lemme know :)
thanks.

The application of the lotion increases blood flow to the area and helps break up the fat, reducing its appearance. When applying the lotion, make sure that you rub in circular motions towards your heart. However, this won't get rid of it completely.

A healthy diet combined with regular excercise will also help combat cellulite as it will help to build up muscle.

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To start out, I'm a 16 year old girl. My boyfriend of 1 week is also 16.
He invited me to come to his house tomorrow from 6-10 meaning that I will be eating dinner with him, his parents, and his 18 year old brother. They have not met me yet, and I desperately want to make a good impression. I'm naturally a shy person, and it comes off like I'm just polite but kind of boring. What things should I say/do to make the like me? As many tips as possible please... I'm desperate. Thank you all so much.!

Meeting a new boyfriend's parents is always daunting, it's natural to be scared. I'm also quite shy, especially with new people and it took me a long time before I could talk normally with my ex-boyfriend's family without being shy, and I practically lived at their house.

They will understand that you are shy and won't dislike you just for being quiet. There will be topics that they will inevitably ask you about, such as school and what your parents do. It sounds crazy, but it might help if you have a few prepared answers. Answering their questions fully with more than one or two word answers will give a great impression and is a good opportunity to open up more.

Your boyfriend's parents aren't going to expect you to be totally at ease and talkative on your first meeting, just make sure that you smile and behave politely.

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My best friend hooked me and her boyfriend's friend up and we've been going out for a couple of days. Well, today, we had our first kiss. And now it feels like there are butterflies in my stomach and I have this really read feeling in my chest. Like electricity flowing through me. What does it mean? I mean, I don't think it is possible to love someone if you just started to date them, right? So what is that weird feeling?

It's just the excitement of getting together with someone new. It's natural to feel like that when you really like someone, I hope things go well between you!

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Okay, so I'm 15 years old and and a girl. I'm very active and exercise daily whether it be running or swimming or whatever. The only problem is I get pimples in between my boobs, and frankly, that's gross. Is there anything i can do to prevent this? I'm a 34C if that is any help though i don't think it is. Any help is appreciated.



P.S. My mom said I should use baby powder to prevent it. How true is this statement?

The pimples are likely to be caused by sweat. The area between your breasts is prone to sweating, especially if you have larger breasts. You also mentioned that you excercise daily, which will of course increase the amount you sweat.

Make sure that you wash daily and use an anti-perspirant deodrant and ensure that you shower and change your clothes after physical activity. Baby powder may help slightly as it will help keep the area dry. You can also try using regular acne products.

If the problem persists then you might want to visit your doctor to see if he/she can help. They may be able to prescribe you with some acne treatment or even refer you to a dermatologist.

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how do you lay out a CV, just like a basic one so I can give it to some shops, I'm looking for a saturday job.

help me please. :)

On the following website you'll find several CV templates which you can download and fill in yourself.

http://www.cvtips.com/CV_example.html

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I want my tongue pierced really badly. Ive been thinking about it for quite awhile and I like to research what I pierce (13 piercings)... So a few questions about this piercing.
1) What is the difference between 14, 12, and a 10 ga?
2) Can I get it pierced just at the tip and not the center?
3) What is internally threaded jewelry?
4) How much does it swell?
5) How long until I can use my mouth as normal? Like drinking alcohol, eating, making out, anything sexual... [hahaha]?

Thank you so much.
I really appreciate any advice.

I highly reccomend you check out this website: http://www.bmezine.com/.

It has a lot of information about all imaginable types of piercings, and some unimaginable ones too. There is also an area where you can read thousands of first hand accounts of users' own piercing experiences.

I would reccomend it to anyone thinking about getting a piercing, it's really worth a look.

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heres the story....my best friend that ive known 4 bout 2 years now i think she likes me shes bi...she told me resently and well i dnt wanna be mean but now i fell uncomfortable...i cant look at her the same way its just weird 4 me...ive always been a bit homophobic...so wah can i do? i dnt even wanna be friends w/ her any more she looks at me weird now and tries 2 get a lil 2 close...i just feel real uncomfortable w/ her now...wah can i do?

This is a very immature attitude to have, and you're not being a particularly good friend to this girl.

It's fine not to like her. Think of boys you haven't liked in the past - did you stop talking to them? Or wanting to be their friends?

It's likely that it took a lot of courage for your friend to tell you how she felt, she was probably worried that you'd push her away and you've done exactly that.

Tell your friend firmly but considerately that you really value your friendship but you don't return her feelings for you. Then act completely normally around her. If she continues to do things that make you feel uncomfortable, then that's another story but for now, she needs you to be her friend, not totally reject her.

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Okay, my birthday is on Monday, but my family had to celebrate it today. My mom gave me my "big" present today... it was a camera. I ALREADY HAVE A CAMERA. sure, my old ones a piece of crap but like seriously! She wasted like $200.00 of my birthday present on something i don't even want. It's pissing me off. Should i tell her i don't want it? Thats easier said than done. So i don't know what to do. PLEAASEEE helpp!

You're crazy. If I wanted a camera for my birthday, it would have to be a joint present from several memebers of my family, and I definitely wouldn't be getting many others.

You said it yourself, your old camera wasn't very good, and your mother obviously thought she was doing something nice by getting you a brand new one.

I imagine your mother would be very hurt if she were to read this question, because it's very rude and ungrateful of you. Be thankful for what you have, you haven't lost anything whatsoever, you've just gained a brand new camera - why is that at all bad?

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Ok, my parents are strict Catholics, My older brother(17) is 100% satanic, I'm a Buddhist and my sister finds any form of Religion disgusting.
Our house is all classical, with expensive furniture and so on, cause of my parents.
My room is minimalistic with a small shrine to Buddha. My brother's room is all black, and he does quite extreme Satanic stuff. Sorry, I don't know anything about it. But I have seen blood on the floor and so on.
My sister thinks anyone that people worship is s*it and so on. She's 14. She's constantly complaining about out religions and so on.
My parents hate my brother...they haven't talked for 4 years, since he discovered Satanism. My parents don't like to talk to me either.
And basically they ignore my sister. I get along with her ok, but that's when nothing to do with Religion is involved.

What could I do to make my home life better (15/F btw)

I find it extraordinary how tense and difficult it must be in your household. I can't imagine how hard it must be for your parents to barely speak to any of you.

Your family is seriously lacking in communication. On one hand, your parents are disappointed that none of their children are following the religion they brought them up in, but on the other hand, you all have the right to follow whatever faith you choose.

I'm curious as to how often, if at all, this is discussed between the family. I think you really need to talk to your parents about this situation, because it can't be easy for them either. I would strongly advise that you discuss the possibility of some family councilling to help you all get along better.

You don't need to all follow the same religions, but this doesn't mean that you can't live and get along together. Personally, I am a Christian and have never had a problem getting on with people of other faiths.

I would also suggest that some additional councilling for your brother is considered, because the blood on the floor sounds incredibly worrying.

I really hope things get better for you and your family soon.

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