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I don't think anyone who knows me will have trouble figuring out who that is!


I have been gone a while dealing with things in my own life. I am back now to help once again. Do not expect answers from me that just tell you what you want to hear. Life is to short for nonsense. :)
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alright..there is this guy at my work that i used to like..but now i dont like him anymore and he still likes me and he stalks me everywhere..like at work, online, and we had this fun fest and he even stalked me there..and he freaks out at me when i say i have to go..he makes me real uncomfortable and he always stares at me..and everyone knos it.and im scard cause hes a weirdo..and me doesnt leave me alone! what should i do!? xo and im 14 (link)
Tell the guy to leave you alone. If he doesn't call the cops and have them tell him for you.

Tell your manager/supervisor. If they do nothing go over their heads to whoever their boss is.

Do not be alone with him. Tell friends not to leave when he is anywhere near you.

Tell you parents. They can do any or all of the above for you.


Me and my boyfriend went to the movies last week. Just me and him. (link)
He wants sex. You said no. That's all he wanted. Doesn't care about you or your feelings...only his. I think you can do a lot better than him. :)


Ok, me and this girl have been talkin' 4 a while now (for like 6 months). We were just friends at first but I've always liked her. She's been in really bad relationships and thinks men are dogs and will treat her like dirt. I really like her though and I wouldn't do anything like that. I like her too much. Plus I'm not even that kinda guy. I wanna love her and show her trust, honesty, and loyalty. She's been so hurt that she can't see that I wouldn't do that to her. I wanna be with her; she is the most incredible girl I've ever met. On top of that I think I like her so much it might be turning into Love. I need some GOOD advice. Help!
P.S. I'll rate high. (link)
She should be able to see what kind of guy you are after being friends for 6 months. You need to tell her that you realize she would be taking a chance going out with you but that you would never hurt her intentionally. Point out the differences between yourself and the former guys ( if you know them). It may take awhile to get her to go out with you because its hard to get over being hurt. She will eventually if you take your time and show her how much you care. :)


Ok so Im a 14/f. I've had 2 boyfriends. I didnt do anything with either one except i like cuddled and held hands with one of them. I know its not a big deal, and I feel like im being left out, yet its my fault. My first ex is really into like hooking up and stuff. Even though we're not together, he wants to makeout with me like all the time. I think I still like him, and Im going to be hanging out with him and some other guy friends in a few days. The problem is that im too scared to makeout but at the same time, im not. I want to, im just scared that I wont be good at it. And i know im going to have a hard time getting myself to actually go through with it. Is there any way I can signal to him that I just want to kiss him, and not makeout? Without actually speaking the words to him? Thanks everyone, sorry its long. (link)
There really isn't any way other than saying this isn't going to happen. You are 14 and too young to be a mother so don't even take the risk...that's the reality of it. Making out leads to other things. If the guy doesn't even care enough about you to call you his girlfriend you certainly don't go giving him a good time. So kiss and hug if you must but don't even worry about the rest for a few years. I'm sure that isn't what you want to hear but, that's my advice. :)


ok here is the thing....
i went to my boyfriends house the other night and did somethings i have never done before and then he went and told his sister(my best friend) and then broke up with me....
what can i do to feel better about this and to get him not to be mad at me and to keep him talkin to me.....
i really like this guy alot........
so dont tell me to quit talkin to him
please and thank you.....
~kashia
:( i wish i could die (link)
Talk to him all you want. Like him all you want.
The guy used you and tossed you aside...he is not worth your time in my opinion. He tops that off by discussing you with his sister (and who knows who else). You can feel better by getting mad and moving on instead of panting after him like a puppy. If you do that be prepared to be hurt all over again. Forget him and find someone who will treat you with respect. :)


Ok..I really really like this guy soo much, but we've only hung out 4 times, one all night..and we talk online & on the phone alot..but I don't KNOW him KNOW him..like i dont know how too explain it.. He's cute, SOO SWEET, and funny, well, he's perfect for me...and he tells me he loves me so much and everything. Today he said if we were older he'd ask me too marry him, which scared me..and now I just feel a LITTLE weird..bc I love him, but I don't know him well enough to marry him. But I really do feel he cares about me...but another thing is that he's older than me...and he's had sex, and I haven't and he walsy says "baby you don't know what your missing.." and "i wanna make this sumer one you won't forget ;)" and i'm thinking that he wants me too have sex with him..but he's told me that he doesn't want too push me into it, but he does it slightly...I don't know..

Any advice???

Lots of love & noise
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I have to agree with you.He is looking for sex. Sounds like he might think hes Gods gift to women. If you like the type then go out with him. The "If we were older I'd marry you"line is just that...a line. Go out with him if you want to, just keep on your toes with this one! :)


What do you do if you have went out with this guy and yalls realationship was really good, and you liked him alot, but when you broke up with him he became very rude towards you and always called you names, prank called you, and pushed you in the hall way?
-14
-female (link)
Sounds to me like he is very immature. All you can do is ignore him for now. :)


Okay so theres this girl who is always saying shes my friend and everything and then she goes and flirts with my boyfriend and stuff and it really makes me mad because she says shes my friend but she doesnt act it... and ik my boyfriend doesnt like her but i still hate that shes like that.. what can i do to get her to stop?? (link)
If she is truly your friend she will knock it off when you ask her to. If she doesn't then I sure wouldn't be hanging around with her anymore.


Alright, so, as it's probably helpful to know a little info about me, I'm 16, female. And I'm in love, I know it, I can feel it's true just as surely as I know that 2 x 2 = 4. I find myself having a whole new perspective, a whole new outlook, on life. I realize that whatever happens, it's going to be alright, because I'll have someone there by my side who I can trust with anyone, and we can be there for eachother through whatever happens. (btw, Thanks to anyone who answered my previous question, the answers have helped me realize that going to seperate colleges, while tough, is something we can handle.) Now, I know he loves me, and he talks as though whatever happens, we'll always be there for eachother, but am I doing the right thing? I mean, there doesn't seem to be a doubt in my mind about this, or him, or whether this is the real deal. But I feel like I should just step back and take one more look, I mean, I'm 16, and this isn't something that usually happens at this age. Any thoughts? (link)
I know it is young. I was married at 17 and though I have been married 30 years I know this is not real common nowadays. I don't endorse it that's for sure! You will go through many changes during your college years and another bunch after school. So, you just keep working on it if you are serious...and it has to be worked all the time and it is a package deal. If one of you doesn't try anymore its done.

So, that being said, don't rush into anything. But, don't toss it aside either. If you come to a point later on where you just have nothing in common anymore go your separate ways. Until then enjoy what you have and hope it lasts. Stop worrying about what might happen in the future and concentrate on today. Tomorrow will take care of itself. You will be together or grow apart. Depends on how hard you work on it. :)


I'm going to be a junior in high school this coming year. I'm starting to search for colleges. I plan on majoring in psychology and I'd like to find a college in Virginia or around D.C. How to I find the right college for me? What sort of things do I look for? Thanks in advance! (link)
Get with your schools guidance counslor. They can help you get info on colleges that have the classes you need in the area you want. :)


So, I went in for a second interview & the manager really liked me so I got hired for a job but no more than 30 seconds later I was fired due to the only time I could arrive for work is 45 minutes after my shift starts due to the time my school lets out & drive time to get there. I can't work on Thursdays & Fridays because of Cheerleading related things. He guarenteed me a job in January when football season is over. He told me to call him if anything changed. I was thinking of calling him because I figured I could make it about 30 minutes late instead of 45 also, I could work on weekends if I couldn't get weekday hours. Should I call? (link)
Couldn't hurt to ask about the weekends. The coming in late thing doesn't work because it causes overtime for someone to wait until you arrive and most places frown on that. However you never can tell what you might work out once you get your foot in the door, so definitely call and ask if they can use weekend only help until after football season! :)


Me and my boyfriend have been having sex for over a year now..and for somereason I just can't get wet anymore...why not? (link)
There are a lot of reasons mostly due to hormones. It has nothing...absolutely nothing to do with how much you care for him. Get some KY or other generic version and you'll be good to go! :)


Well my boyfriend wants to have sex with me...but im like i dont know how to explain it but i dont like showing my lower part of my body and no matter what i try to do it still kinda uhm smells a little bit..i shower 2 times a day and it still doesnt help...i dont want to ask my mom either because that's jsut too embarrassing and im aafriad he might hate me after he does it and sees it and you know....

-stuckNconfused (link)
The smell is natural. Don't worry about it. If you take a shower before you go out you are fine.


Okay well laast week or so I was with a friend and she took me out iwth 2 of her friends andways long story short we were drinking and I ended up sleeping with this guy...I completly regret it now and I knw it was wrong that's not why I'm here....what are teh statistics and stuff on pulling out. And if we did it twice is tehre a even greater preganancy chance? Also I have a boyfriend and I think I lov ehim and I've never been in love before and I want him to know so bad but I just can't bring myself to tell him cuase I don't want to loose him....any help would be so apreciated....thanx (link)
You know you made a mistake so leave it at that. You feel guilty about it but don't tell your boyfriend to ease your guilt. It will only hurt him.

Pulling out is not a good form of birth control. I don't know the statistics but they are probably not good. Twice just doubles it.

If you used that method then you need to get checked for STDs. Go to local health department and get checked out, or family doctor.


Ok. I'm going on vacation to Brazil in less than a week and I'm gonna pierce my belly button there. I heard that salt water is good for the piercing. But I also heard that it's not good to go swimming ANYWHERE b/c it might get infected. I need to know if I could go swimming in the ocean while I'm Brazil (since the ocean is salt water you know)? Please answer! So important for me to know. I'll rate good! (link)
I don't think I would because the ocean water is full of all kinds of bacteria which could cause an infection. :)


is it normal for a girl to have an upset stomach during her period? Because my stomach feels naseaus(sp?)and i feel like i wanna puke and my stomach is all bubbly feeling..this is my 3rd time having my period so any suggestions what i can do. i dont have any medicine so that wont help. 14/f....thanks for neone who tries to help. (link)
It can cause you to have an upset stomach. Do the same things you would for cramps. Try a hot water bottle or heating pad on your stomach. Have mom get you a bottle of midol and use it in the future. Works great. :)


Okay so i'm going to be 14 in August and my period still hasent come yet. My boobs are VERY large for my size (4ft 11in and size 32B).I also masturbate so i dont know if that is affecting it, should i stop? My mom got her period at the age of 11 so i feel like something is wrong. I'm anxious to get my period because dont want to get it at like a really bad time( example: down the beach with my friend). At least if i have it i'll no what/when to expect it. ALL my friends have it so i also feel VERY left behind. Will rate for good advice. Please dont tell me i'm lucky i havent gotten it or its not that great to have, or ne thing like that. Much love, Please help! (link)
Not everyone starts at the same time. It isn't anyone else's business if you've started yet or not so don't let it bother you. Masturbating will in no way affect your period or lack of one. :)


okay i think i have pink eye my eyes really icth and
there swellen i were contacts if thats any help but is there any way i can stop the ichin or anything it might be other than pink eye? i rate 5s (link)
Don't wear your contacts. Pink eye (conjunctivitis) will have to be treated with a med from your doctor. Type conjunctivitis into your browser for more in depth info. :)


im so scared, okay in a few months im getting a tonsiectimy(sp?) im getting my tonsils out. and im going to be on my period during it!! im really secretive about my periods..can they operate on me while im on it? i have to get anisteshia(sp?) that will put me to sleep (link)
Your being on your period will not effect the operation in any way. :)


Has anyone switched from Lexapro to Paxil CR?

I was wondering about the transistion time.

I was taking Lexapro (20mg daily) & my Dr switched me to Paxil CR (starting w/25mg daily).

While I was on the Lexapro over the last 4 months, I just kept waiting for it to start working & felt hopeful - but it just got worse. I felt extremely hopeless, was missing work & had uncontrollable crying, to the point that I didn't want to get out of bed.

This is still happening & I was wondering how long it will take to start feeling the Paxil. My Dr had said the transition wouldn't be too bad since I was switching & not starting out fresh with the Paxil. He had me cut the Lexapro to half the dose (10mg) for 4 days, and then exactly a week ago I started with the 25mg of Paxil CR.

I not only suffer from depression, but also anxiety & OCD. If I'm not worried or obsessing about something then I go into a depression. I'm 48 years old and this has always been my pattern.

I've had many unsuccessful tries w/the other SSRI's over the years & am hoping the Paxil will give me some relief. At this point, my self-esteem, which has never been very good, is all but gone.

I see a wonderful counselor in addition to my Psych, and have tried every self-help & group therapy approach there seems to be. I feel very frustrated.



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If it doesn't seem to start working for you soon then call the doctor and let him/her know. You can also call your docs office anytime and he can let you know how long you should have to wait for your med to kick in. May not be able to talk to you when you call but he/she will get back with you. :)




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