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Ferns General Advice Do or do not, there is no try. If you have to try, then it just isn't you.
If you aren't sure if you should have sex with him, then you are not ready to have sex with him.
"But I still love him!" Well he does not love you. If he loved you, he would not hurt you.
Let's get one thing straight. STUPIDITY IS NOT COOL. So hey, why not aim for more?

There's your answer fishbulb.



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How do I tell my my really nice friend that she wears WAAAAY too much makeup? She's pretty underneath it all, but I swear she puts on so much makeup nobody knows what her real face actually looks like anymore. I don't want to hurt her feelings, I just want to help her out. (Indeed)

look up some fresh and light but COOL makeup techniques on the internet that you can show her casually. One day just bring it up out of no where - 'hey can I try this really neat eyeliner/eyeshadow thing on you I saw, its really cool.'

If she lets you show it on her she may start to like the lighter look when she sees it on herself or she may not.

If she doesnt like it, dont be upset because there is simply nothing you can do to change this. This means that that is her taste and maybe with time she will change it.

It may even look better on her or what not because your opinion is subjective and all. But anyways, give it a try, hopefully she will go for it.




how can u tell if someone is flirting and what is the body language if you're just close friendz? what are the fliting hints frm guys? (Indeed)

Mostly treating you different then other friends. Maybe being a bit nicer or even more common - a bit meaner. Any extra attention could be attributed to flirtation.




i meet guys of the net becaue i am unable to make real friends in person. I meet this last guy on the 5th december for sex . We got to no each other b4 this and got on well. NO i cart help but real used. I have my personal reasons for wanting to meet friends of line butno he says it was just about sex and he likes me but y did he get so close and next min i could b his dream girl what is he playin at? im just so confused i thought he was mr right hes such a great guy (Indeed)

He is a loser. If hes reading this right now - HEY BUDDY YOU'RE A LOSER!

You're worth more then that and maybe you need to up your defences a bit on who you go about interacting with. That has nothing to do with the internet because even someone you meet in real life could do the very same thing.

People are sometimes decieving scum bag losers, but now you need to be more cautious before you decide hes mr. right.

I hope you've learned something from it all and remember that no one has the right to treat you that way. He was a total loser and guys like that should be kicked repeatedly in the face. 'Love' can be misleading, you've got to be careful and that goes for any means that you are meeting people.




Hey, I have a mega huge problem, im18 yrs old and im currently dating a girl that im really not interested in any longer, shes not what i thought she was. She always makes depressing suicidal comments and i dont think shes serious but you never know if shes doing for attention or if shes serious. my question is what is the best way to break up with someone to their benifit? (Indeed)

You can't really break up with someone 'to their benefit' because no matter what - they are losing you. The most important thing is to be honest. Don't feed her lies or half-truths, she'll respect your decisions later if she knows that you at least were good enough to be straight with her.

Of course she will be hurt but at least if you do things in an honest gentle way, she will be better off.






im at my wits end with my relationship with my 50 yr old boyfriend i dont know what to do anymore.
im 38 well almost and i have a high sex drive and he has a low one we lye in bed at nite and that is it he is hardly affectionate to me more so to his computer we dont have sex he says he is too small we are both large people but this large lady has to have it not use to being without it lol but seriously i have tried everything lingere u name it i have tried it at least once i have even tried telling him about it. nothing works I want to have sex all the time i want to find a sex partner so if anyone is in pennsylvania let me know or close to me i know everyone says i should not cheat on him but sex once in 3 yrs is a bit rude well let me hear what people think be nice i am a person 2 (Indeed)

Men can often have sexual problems at that age. Maybe he is one of those men. Seriously. If you care a lot about him then you should sit down discuss it like adults and find out why he isnt interested. If you don't have many feelings left for him except for sexual ones then perhaps it isnt right to be with him at all.

If the relationship isnt satisfying you and you're having doubts then you really need to think about the whole situation thoroughly and whether a lack of sex outweighs the other parts of your relationship. If no sex outweighs the emotional aspect then it probably isnt right.




Hi, Jollylollipop! I LOVE your name! Anyways, I need some help: I really want to earn money, but I am not 12 yet to babysit. What should I do? I REALLY want money!

Signed,

Money Hungry (Indeed)

Volunteer instead. More rewarding than money.

But if you REALLY want money then offer to shovel peoples driveways for a few dollars, see your parents about getting allowance for some chores etc etc.




I have a very adorable cat named Kiwamu sitting on my lap, but sometimes, when she miows, i'm not sure what she wants. I'm pretty sure it just means she's board, but I can't always let her outside. She always has plenty of food out, and she knows where her litter box is, so I'm sure it is just because she wants attention. How can I keep her entertained when I can't let her outside? (Indeed)

get a laser pen. Seriously. Cats love to chase the laser point around the room and its pretty entertaining for humans to watch also. Just watch you dont put it in her eyes. Or yours.




Whilst very drunk, i enlisted the services of a prostitute she started to give me a blow job but i changed my mind after it had entered her mouth twice, i did not cum. Is there any risk of me contracting aids? (Indeed)

Theres a chance if she had open sores in her mouth, so just to be safe - perhaps you should get tested.

Its better to be safe then sorry.




I like to eat the crumbs, and small ones first, even if I have to dig deep in the bag. Sometimes, I dump them out to get to the small ones. People think I'm weird. Am I? (Indeed)

There are stranger things but it is weird since I would assume most people dont even bother eating the crumbs at all.

Think of it this way - someone out there is eating the BAG right now.

Still think you're completely weird?




I have a friend, Alyssa, who has not had any sex yet. She wants to wait. Thats okay, but she always says that none of it can be fun. Does any one here already had sex and knows how fun everything sex related can be? (Indeed)

Everyone makes up their own mind on what they think sex related anything is like.

You shouldnt try to convince her of anything because when she is ready - she'll be the one making the decision, not you or whether its 'fun' or not.




My friend *George* told my other friend *Jill* that something bad happened to him but he didn't want to talk about it. I really care for George and I want to be able to comfort him. BUt I'm also really worried that like something REALLY bad happened to him and he is too afraid to tell anyone. I'm really worried but Jill told me not to talk to him about it. How can I get him to come clean with me? (Indeed)

You cant force him or trick him to telling you. And you probably shouldnt ask either because, if he wants your help, he'll ask.

Just wait and see. He may very well tell you all about it or he may not. Its really up to him because its his problem or issue.

Make sure he knows he can trust you completely.
(and dont undermine Georges trust in Jill by saying that she told you that, that will only make him think you two talk about him behind his back.)




hello i have written times and have received some good advice so i hope i get some again
here is the problem i wash everyday but i want to smell wonderful all the time i am an overweight person i use soap deodorant and some perfume but there are times i could smell better can anyone tell me some secrets to smelling good all the time this really bugs me especially in the warm weather i would like to smell shower fresh all the time i am working on the weight if anyone knows of any good products i would appreciate it thanks (Indeed)

A lot of people use a whole line of perfume products of the same scent including body wash, the actual perfume and body lotion.

Body lotion with a nice scent is a really good idea because it has a subtle lingering on the skin. Its not overpowering but it lasts and if you get a wonderful moisturizing kind then your skin will be soft and supple as well. :D




One of my best friend in the whole word really needs help. lets call her 'Katy'

Ill start from the beggining:

He mother commited suicide when she was a baby and she now lives with her stepmum and dad. Her stepmum is so horrible she doesnt let Katy out of the house she throws away all her make up, mobile and other stuff, she beats her up and everything. ( the dad stays out of it and if he has to takes the stepmothers side.)Katy is so lovely but shes getting into drugs and shes tryed to kill herself loadz of times - she came into school with big slits on her wrists on Friday. She has social workers, councilers and the school are involved (but none of them no about the drugs and the suicid attemps) but they dont seem to do ANYTHING to help her.

What should i do i treally worries about her!? (Indeed)

Hug her tomorrow. Tell her how much she means to you as a friend and give her notes to show that she really is important to you. Do it sporadically. Make her feel special, make things just for her, go places together, have her sleep over.

This is something that you yourself can do.

What your friend needs also is more professional help. You can contact or speak to her social workers and tell them in confidence what you know that they dont. They wont tell your friend that you told them what is going on if you dont want them to. She needs help and she may need some serious medical attention. Drugs and suicide are not something that should go unnoticed.

If you feel she trusts you enough, ask her to talk to you about her problems and just listen - dont tell her what to do, listen.




my son will start secondary school in a year and already he`s been told how the year 11 pupils put the year6 head down the toilet and push them around, hes panicking over this, ive explained that its all just a myth but hes worried, can anyone reassure him that this doesnt happen (Indeed)

The fact of the matter is that it does happen, as scary as that is. It doesnt happen like on TV or all the time but in reality, its simply not farfetched.

You need to teach your son about hallway manners.
Seriously, this is huge. When you walk down the hallway at school and bump into someone DONT EVER say 'hey watch it' or anything rude like that. I dont care how old the person is, you just dont do that and if it is someone a lot older well, they'll make you an enemy.
If you bump into someone just say politely (but NOT cowardly) 'Oh sorry about that' and keep walking. Dont make a big deal out of it and make it casual.

If someone bumps into you in the hallway and they dont apologize, let it go - its not the end of the world. I cant stress this enough. If they do apologize then make sure you say 'thats alright' or 'dont worry about it' politely but NOT cowardly.

I promise you that hallway manners will help.

If your son has friends around with him then at least he wont feel afraid all the time.

And he shouldnt feel afraid because nowadays they suspend and expell kids for initiation and bullying depending on what happens (at my school they do at least). So he shouldnt feel like he is in danger.

Lastly, ensure that he knows to stick up for himself if he needs to. If kids are threatening him then he should not be that kid who just takes it because that may make the situation much worse. The kids will then assume that he is easy pickings and it could just go downhill from there.

He should not be afraid though. If he is ever afraid then the school is not doing its job, that job is giving kids a safe and healthy environment to learn in. If hes getting hurt then they have failed and need to be contacted immediately.




Ive just started babysitting and i dont no how much i should charge and hour. any ideas? (Indeed)

It really depends.

First of all - think of the family. If these people have a hard time as it is with money then the last thing they need is when they want a night out to have a babysitter thats going to cost them an arm and a leg.

Its just not right to overcharge good people.

So think about that.

Secondly, how many kids and ages. For older kids who can take care of themselves people usually charge less. For young kids and especially small babies there is usually a higher charge because they take a whole lot of care and attention.
If there are multiple kids at once you are watching then you should get more. BUT not tonnes more, for example you cant say that you charge 3$ a kid an hour and then people with 3 kids are expected to pay you 9$ an hour. It just wont happen. You have to think about each kid individually and their needs.

Especially keep in mind the thing about overcharging parents. They have enough to pay for as it is, be fair to them. But also make sure you dont get yourself ripped off.





I love someone very much. Everytime I see him I feel like I can fly. But he has a crush on my best friend. But she doesnt like him that way. I love him with all my heart. How can I let him know how I feel? I'm afraid if he doesn't feel the same way I'll lose our friendship... (Indeed)

The problem with crushes is that it can make you an idiot about other things. Eventually his crush on your friend will be gone, especially since she just doesnt feel the same way.

He may come around to caring more about you, but dont be upset if he doesnt. There are plenty more males out there and if he doesnt notice you then someone else out there will, you've just got to wait.




Dose anyone know a good marine biology school and whats the best way to get scolarships to it or anyother place. The only way im goin to collage is if i get a scholarship. Any ideas? (Indeed)

Here is a site that tells you what it takes and some good advice. (its from a Marine Biologist)

http://www-marine.stanford.edu/HMSweb/Webster.html

this also looks like an informative site:

http://swfsc.nmfs.noaa.gov/publications/careers.htm


You could even go to University in Hawaii!! Seriously would that not be awesome?
http://web2.hpu.edu/index.cfm?section=undergrad22

Heres the information for scholarships offered from the Hawaii Pacific University:
http://web2.hpu.edu/index.cfm?section=financialaid713

There is even a poetry one scholarship!

The point is that you need to find a scholarship that outlines a talent or characteristic that you have.




how do u drop a gas tank in a 89 camaro (Indeed)

Make sure the tank is empty. Unhook all the connections that you can get to before doing anything (hoses and wires). Disconnect filler neck tube and disconnect anything else you can access at this point. Remove anything directly in the way of the tank coming out. Undo the tank strap bolts. If you're doing this in your driveway and you are doing it alone lay on your back and use your kness to support the tank while you undo the straps, or use a floor jack and a long piece of wood to support the tank. Once tank is lowered disconnect any remaining connections.

Ta da!




I have a 1990 300ZX and the check engine light came on today and I do not have a manual. What does this mean for this vehicle? (Indeed)

You have to get the code checked. If you go to a mechanic you can be sure that they will charge you but if you live in the states you can head over to any AutoZone and they should check the code for you free of charge.




my friend ........ likes me and i dont like him and i heard from my friends and alot of other people that he is going to ask me out but i dont like him. i dont know what to do i dont want to go out with him but i dont want to hurt his feelings because he really likes me and a laot of people say i should go out with ........ but i dont like him what should i do ???????? (Indeed)

be honest.




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