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Q: i was talking to a friend and she said i wasnt exciting.
it kinda really hurt my feelings.
cuz when im texting i guess im boring.
i was perfectly content with my life.
but now it like all changes. :/
any ways to be more exciting?
I've had that said to me sometimes. Honestly, it's not like their doing anything to make the conversation more fun either. Obviously he/she doesn't know how to be exciting in a converstion either if he/she can't think of stuff to talk about also.

I usually just get over it. Mainly because, texting is not really the best way to communicate. If you feel that you're fine the way you are, then you are! Don't let a friend change your mind. If it gets boring, just stop texting them!

Way's to be more exciting?
Talk about a movie you've seen or want to see.
Talk about a cute guy, boyfriend, and/or crush.
Talk about problems.
Talk about clothes.
Talk about shopping.
Talk about school starting and having to wake up early :( haha.

You can pretty much talk about anything you want.

Just remember, be content with yourself.

Hope I helped :)

Q: I don't get it. Do guys like having sex with virgins? If so, why? Wouldn't they want someone experienced? I don't know. Just curious.
It depends on the guy. Sometimes it doesn't even matter!

Some reasons why guys prefer virgins:
-Some argue that there vaginas are tighter than other girls who have had sex, which men like because it feels good. In my opinion though..I think all girls would be the same no matter what =/.
-They won't have any type of STD.
-The most important: Virgins are the symbol of innocence. Some guy's like being the first to "take away" that innocence. Sometimes there's even a stronger connection when she loses her virginity to [him].
-Some guy's even find it as a triumph.
- And, finally, my guy friends told me that some guys just prefer virgins because when they sleep with them..the virgins will sometimes let them do whatever they want because they don't know how sex is supposed to feel and whatever. I think that's kind of wrong though. I'm a virgin myself..and I would never let a guy do whatever he wants. But, that's just what guy's think about the whole thing.

Yes, some men do like women with experience. However, men, most of the time, prefer to marry a women who hasn't slept with a lot of men. Some even prefer to marry virgins.

Overall, it definitely depends on the type of guy you're dealing with. I would say, the less men you sleep with, the better.

Hope I helped!

Q: I just recently posted a question about a gun tattoo on my hip. I have changed my mind. I now want to get "Love is much like a rose, beautiful and calm, but willing to draw blood in its defense"
and with this I want to get a rose with blood dripping from it.
I plan on getting the same rose tattoo my mom has, so that way we can have a tattoo together, but yet its still my tattoo.
Any ideas on how this should look or things you would add or change about it.
I want to get it on my ribs, because I dont want any tattoos on my legs, arms and stuff. I'm trying to keep all my tattoos on my middle body.
Thanks so much!!!
I definitely like the putting the tattoo on the rib idea!

I found a link with this picture on ebay that may give you an idea of how you want it to look with the rose and blood dripping:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Red-Rose-Dripping-Blood-Black-Kiss-Temporary-Tattoo-AW3_W0QQitemZ270433159597QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090726?IMSfp=TL090726135002r33594

And:
https://www.herbalcantera.net/item_images/piercedrosetemporarytattoo_th.jpg

You can have the words you want tattooed on your ribs and then have the rose either under/next to/on top of it.

However, I actually like this idea; basically..they do the writing and then in the "middle" of the writing you have the rose with blood.
Here's a link of what I'm describing:
http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs25/f/2008/166/c/7/Rose_Tattoo__almost_done__by_vixen3_14.jpg

Of course, you'll probably get it smaller because you want it on your ribs. But! I just wanted to show you of how I think it'd look nice because, as you see, the rose is like in the middle of the writing :D.

It's up to you though! I'm sure whatever you choose will come out wonderful!

Hope I helped, good luck! :)

Q: Hi there, my name is Chrissy and I'm 17. I work at this conutry club and I absolutley hate it. I got sent home one day because I wasnt feeling too great. Once I was feeling better, I called to say I could come back. My main employer wasn't there so I left a message with one of the office workers. I asked them to tell her to call me back and I'm not sure if she'd gotten the message. So now I'm sared to call there and ask for my resignation. What should I do?
Well, she should've gotten the message if you left it with one of the office workers. However, there's always a chance that she didn't get the message. In that case, it's not your fault then.

Don't be scared! Teens are always moving from job to job. Sometimes they expect it. There's so many ways to quit a job.
1) Call up and hopefully she'll answer. You can just tell her why you're quitting.
2) Go to your place of employment (country club) and tell her face to face.
3) A letter of resignation! (Most popular and polite way)

Here are a few sites that may help you out:
http://www.best-job-interview.com/how-to-quit-your-job.html
http://www.essortment.com/all/howtoquitjob_rrxw.htm

Good Luck, Find a good job that you'll love :)!

Thanks for the inbox!

Q: i need some help finding a 17-18th century costume to make. do you know of any articles of clothing and, or patterns to get to make a costume. maybe like at walmart, hobby lobby, or joanns?
Here's some links to sites I found that have to do with 17th-18th century clothing:

http://www.costumes.org/History/100pages/17thlinks.htm#Women
http://www.costumes.org/History/100pages/18thlinks.htm
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/eudr/hd_eudr.htm
http://www.teacheroz.com/fashionhistory.htm

I know the Wal-Mart where I live (New York) has patterns/fabric/etc that will probably help you..so check your local wal-mart definitely!

Hope I helped!

Q: so ive been with my bf for a while n we havent said i love you yet i know he does love me cuz he shows it.. but i want to say it to him well actually i want him to say it first but its taking forever... weve taken eveerything really slow but i just wanna jump the gun this time please help dont worry i know we love each other and im defintely mature to take the step of saying it
I don't know how long you both have been together..but it's possible, if it hasn't been long, maybe he just doesn't feel the time is right. But! sometimes guys don't say "I love you" first because they're nervous and aren't sure of how you are going to react.

Here's a link to a site that may help you:
http://www.thefrisky.com/post/246-how-to-get-a-guy-to-say-i-love-you-first/

Good Luck, Hope I helped! :)
If you need anymore advice, feel free to inbox me!

Q: I'm trying to drink more water and I heard that some brands of water are much better than others. I know water is REALLY important to my body and I do want to take care of myself so I don't end up with nasty skin when I'm older. I know there is Dasani and Aquafina at WalMart. There was even something called a SmartWater that came in a really long bottle. The Fiji water (in a rectangular bottle) looks expensive but if it's the best then let me know and I will try it. That's really about all the brands I know about and I haven't really drank any of them either. What is the best tasting water available?
The only water I drink is Poland Spring. It's great! It's not that expensive either :)

Here's a link to learn more about it and to see what it looks like:

http://www.polandspring.com/AboutUs/Default.aspx

Hope I helped! :)

Q: lately, i've been browsing around for a cell phone theme... and so far, i don't like any of the designs. so, since i design websites.. i'm trying to find out how to design a cell phone theme for my own cell phone. i have a sony ericsson k850i, but i'm still trying to find out if i can design my own, and with what... help?

please & thank you!
This link should help you :)

http://www.online-tech-tips.com/cool-websites/make-phone-wallpaper/

Q: does juicy still make the jeans with the heart pockets? if they do could someone tell me where to get them? like online or in a store i dont care. I live in new jersey if thats helpful. I looked on some websites but couldnt find them and i want them so bad!
I found this site that has Juicy Couture Heart Pocket Jeans..
Not sure if they're the one's you want! But here's the link.

http://www.revolveclothing.com/productpages/JUICY-WJ1.jsp

Oh and by the way..those are like the cutest jeans ever. haha

Hope I helped! :)

Q: I'm 15, I'm a girl, I'm in love with a 28 year old man, he is in love with me, we have never done anything, not even kissed, but we go on dates and meet up about 3 or 4 times a week.

Is this wrong? And does he just want sex? Because that is what I'd normally think, but we've been dating a few months and he's never so much as suggested anything. And we were friends for ages before that too. I don't know what to do.

And I know I'm young, and people say I'm to young to be in love, but I've never felt like this before.
I understand you may think you're in love with him. But, at 15, I don't think you could be in love with anyone. Way too young.

When I was 15, I dated two older guys (never did anything). I dated a 19 year old, and a 20 year old. Why? Because I always find guys around my age to just want sex and to just be so immature!
So I hoped maybe an older guy would be more mature and/or not be a pig.

Well, I had a wake up call! They were just like the guys around my age. Basically, all guys want is sex. No matter how old or how sweet/nice they are. I was always told guy's don't mature and/or want to settle down until around 30-35. Even then they're still immature and pigs though.

In your case though, he's 28 years old. That is wrong. I know you may not think all he wants is sex because he hasn't mentioned it or anything and because you both "love" eachother. But, believe me, he's thinking about it. But, since your 15, he's not going to come out and say "let's have sex" like a guy around your own age would, because he knows it's illegal!

I do understand what you're feeling though. As I said before, you're too young to be in love, but, it could be anything from infatuation to lust to even liking a lot! Doubtful it's anything else than those.

I think you should stick with just being friends and maybe try getting a guy towards your age.

Good Luck :)



Q: I am having these feelings about abnging any guy. I want sex but I am waaayyy too young(13)
I agree with everyone else; you're way too young to have sex. But! It's good you realize that. I know so many girls who had sex very young, even at the age of 12. I also know, they regret it all. Why would you want to have your first experience so young? Wait it out a little until you feel you're ready and mature to have sex.

You're having these feelings because you're becoming a teenager (young woman). This is when your body starts changing, your hormones get all crazy, etc. Which would explain why you feel this way. And yes, just like everyone else said, you could masturbate.

I know it can be hard to wait because a lot of people are doing it around you. However, it's all about being yourself and not doing what others are doing. In my opinion, it doesn't matter when you lose your virginity. I'm 16 and still haven't because I'm waiting. But, that's me, doesn't mean you have to wait foreverr. Just remember make sure you lose it to someone you love; not a random guy.

Hope I helped :)

Q:

have you heard of misconduct from ambulance vehicles before?

Since 2008 I have encountered a number of unpleasant experiences from ambulance vehicles in the uk. how do I deal with this? I know this dosent make sense - ambulance are always linked with assisting and helping others. (thats the reason why I have stayed quiet for so long )

Repeatedly driving past at the same spot, revving their engines, when they go past me. Would they take action against someone without giving a reason?

Please research cases where this has happened before. and help if you can
I can't find anything on "misconduct from ambulances". The only thing I do find is, in both the U.S. and England, there have been cases where ambulance attendants molest there patients. Nothing about revving engines.

I'm not trying to be rude..but, maybe it's possible you're a little paranoid about the situation. Why? Because you said since 2008 you've been having a number of unpleasant experiences from ambulance vehicles. So, it's possible everytime you hear an ambulance go by..you think somethings going to happen. Which means, in turn, you end up thinking there doing something intentionally. It could also just be coincidental.

There's so many reasons why this could be happening.
What can you do? Well, not much. But, maybe try to stop thinking there always going to do something when they drive past you. Maybe that will help. Try asking a doctor if that will make you feel better. Or! You can talk to whoever you're close to (family member, friends, cousins, etc.) and tell them how you're feeling about this all. I'm sure [whoever you ask] will be very supportive of this if you let them know how much it's bothering you.

I'm sorry I couldn't help out much.

But, Good luck! :)
Thanks for the inbox, feel free to ask anything else you want advice on. :)

Q: well im very nervous for highschool.
im sure everyone is.
but i dont want to be all shy and nervous.
i want to be outgoing! and just have fun and not worry.
any ideas on how to gain up the courage?
Going into High School isn't that bad!
I remember my first day of 9th grade..I was terrified. Honestly, I found out there wasn't even a reason to be afraid! It's a very fun experience and it prepares you for the years ahead (college, work, etc.)
The teacher's may be a little more strict though, because, again, they're preparing you for after high school.
But! I have to sayy, High School is the best :D! It's where you can also make friends that last [sometimes] forever.

How can you not worry?:
Well, hang out with your friends the first day of school. I'm sure you'll be comfortable with them.
And, just take breathe and relax!
I mean, High School is a wonderful experience.

However, I'm going to be a Junior in High School. The best advice I have for you is to just be yourself. Don't fall into the wrong crowds. Pick good people to hang with..and you'll be fine. :)

Good Luck! Hope I helped.
Have fun on your first day!

Q: Ok so let me show you what i was trying...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClCwW50bU2w
The first trick in this short video is what i was doing

I saw this video last night and thought i would try it this morning. GOOD NEWS!! i landed it quite a few times. then i thought i could tweak it out a little bit more and at the same time pulled a muscle (i hope) in my back. i can walk fine but getting up from chairs and stuff hurts a little. i know for sure i havent popped a disc because iv had much worse injuries than this... this ones just a little annoying because its kinda minor.

just wanted to ask how long usually do muscle tweak's last? i pulled it on 13th august. unlucky number... hmm.. lol
thanks in advance :D
I'm not too sure how long! Most likely a few weeks. But, this link may help:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080612023024AARBXbh

Try relaxing..and please, see a doctor.

Good luck!


Q: Last school year i dated this guy for a whie, then he told me he needed his space to get his life and grades back on track, and promised me that it wasn't the end of us. So i gave him his space and everything, then about a month later he is with another girl. I tried my hardest to move on but i just couldnt he was all i thought about. Occasionally we would talk and then it would stop for some reason. Now its summer and he started talking to me and telling me he made a mistake and that he is sorry and that he stil loves me. This of course made me really happy. Now we have been talking for quite some time and ha said he wants there to be an "us" again, but we should take our time ant not rush(i totally agree).We have hung out a few times and kissed and stuf even talked about fantasies and had phone sex. He has been telling me things i want to hear and stuff then it seems i get mixed singnals sometimes. But then i wonder if its just me cuz i get worried alot and always think something is wrong. So my question is do you really think he wants me back or is he just playing around with me? What do you think i should do,because i really do want to be with him again, but im scared because he did break my heart?

When he all of the sudden comes back after all of that, he's playing you. First of all, it was very rude of him to ask for space and then begin to date another girl a month later. He probably thinks you were 100% fine with it, meanwhile, you're not. Sometimes, in these situations, the guy may want actual space to think, deal with situations in his life, and whatever else. However, there's also other situations where the guy just does it because he wants to see what else is out there..and by saying "I want space", it's easier instead of breaking up with you because it makes you think there's actual hope in becoming a couple again, which also leads to him being able to go back to you when he feels like it.

He said he wanted space to "get life and grades on track"..why would he date another girl a month later? I'm not saying that he lied. Because, I don't know him. Maybe that really was the reason! But, obviously he didn't mind having a girlfriend during that time because he began dating another girl.

It's possible, as I said before, he just wanted to see what else was out there. Who knows? Maybe he does have feelings for you. But, I really do think he's playing you. I understand you want to be with him because you like him a lot, but this guy obviouslylikes to play games.

My advice: Don't be with him. He broke your heart, and will probably do it again. You can't just put what he did behind you, that's going to make him think you're okay with it. Which, obviously, you weren't.

He's using you. And, it's possible heartbreak could happen again. But, it's your job to make sure he doesn't do it again!

Anyway! please, re-think this guy.




Hope I helped, good luck! :)

Q:
In the movie "Boys Don't Cry" where Hillary Swank plays a woman named Teena Brandon who dresses as a man named Brandon, and falls in love with this girl named Alana. Well towards the end it got confusing because alana's family found out and raped brandon, and him and alana were gonna run away together, and alana called him brandon but right at the end she called him Teena, so did she know he was a she?
Lana had no idea "Brandon" was born as a female because, throughout the movie, Brandon starts dating Lana and doesn't tell anyone about actually being a woman. His best friends finally find out and his life becomes horrible. So, Lana had no idea in the beginning of the movie. However, by the end, Lana had some kind of idea that he was a she..mainly during the bathroom scene when Brandon's pants were pulled down (most likely). But, Lana didn't care that he was a she.

Hope I helped! :)

Q: ok as i said we played truth or dare and now i want to know he likes me.cuz now he says hi and stuff he dump his gf cuz when we plaed we madout and he keep wanting to so what do you think dont teel any one.age 15 gender F
1)There could've been a number of reasons why he dumped his girlfriend.

2)It was a dare..so that really wouldn't let anyone know if he really liked you or not. Because, well again, it was a dare! However, you said he kept wanting to make-out. That's a good sign! But, sadly, it doesn't necessarily mean he likes you. It could just mean he enjoyed making out with you!

3) It's possible he just say's "Hi" to be polite..but, maybe it's just because he enjoyed the kiss. You never know.

I think there's a SLIGHT chance he may like you. But, you should definitely talk to him about it all. Ask him to hang out or something. It's very important to get to know someone first. And then, just be direct (if you want to) and ask if he likes you. I can't guarantee he does though.

Good Luck! Hope I helped :)

Q: Recently I've been having these really weird dreams about a friend of mine.
A little backgrund info:
He's one of my best mates in school, we tell each other everything and anything and we could talk for hours. He used to go out with my best mate, but when they broke up we liked each other and we made out a few times (my best mate was fine with it). I was stuck between this other guy and my friend, he was stuck between me and my best mate, who he still had feelings for. Anyways, we're just friends now.

Since it's the summer holiday (we hang out with different people but in the same place) we havent since that much of each other recently. But I've been having these really weird dreams about him which are happening like a few times a week. In the dreams we've been real close like hugging and he's showing that he really cares for me but I always end up staying with my boyfriend.
But last night, it was completely different. We were at a party or something in my house, but we were both at a computer and talking to each other, he was saying something like "I'm in love and hungry". So, him being my best mate I was trying to get it out of him. He ended up saying "It's you" and then he went offline. Later on, we were in my kitchen (I was wearing a jumper he had given me the day we had made out because I was cold) and we were hugging and I said to him "I care about you so much" and he kinda went into kiss me but I backed off saying I would never do anything like that to my boyfriend (and I even wouldn't in real life). Then, I just went upstairs to my boyfriend, I kissed him and I woke up.

Sorry if it's long but these dreams are really bugging me xD and last nights was real different, so I was just wondering if anyone could explain this dream?
Thanks :)
Well..I'm no expert. But..it seems as if, subconsciously, you want to be with your guy friend because you care about him and all. However, you're confused because you have a boyfriend and would never cheat on him or anything.

Basically, your dreams just going off on how you feel. You obviously like this guy, but I'm sure you love your boyfriend very much.

I think you should talk to your guy friend and tell him how you feel. Now, I'm not saying dump your boyfriend or anything! Because, I know you probably care about him a lot. I think you just have some thinking to do. Ask yourself some questions:

Do I really love my boyfriend?
Would I be willing to break up with my boyfriend for my guy friend?
Do I have REAL feelings for my guy friend?
And
Is it worth it?

Just ask yourself questions like that!

By the way..I found this excellent site that tells you about many different types of dreams. Just click the link I give you:
http://www.dreammoods.com/dreamdictionary/

Good Luck! I hope I helped you :)

Q: *18 female

i really really want the iphone. but my dad wants me to get the samsung eternity. which phone is better?
iPhone Reviews:
iPhone combines three amazing products � a revolutionary mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and a breakthrough Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, maps, and searching � into one small and lightweight handheld device.

and here's a link to a site that reviews it:
http://reviews.cnet.com/apple-iphone-3g/

Samsung Eternity Reviews:
Pros: Responsive touchscreen. Good music player. Menus and interface are all polished, ready for touch.
Cons: TouchWIZ interface is nearly useless thanks to lack of screen real estate, cramped widgets. Lacks some necessary calling and messaging features. Mobile TV a letdown on this device

here's a link to a video that shows you the stuff about the Samsung Eternity:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP0dxHqzqKE

FINALLY! I have a link to a youtube video comparing both phones:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL7SMbxqigI

By the way..I know a lot of people who have the iPhone..they love it, but it is very fragile (like the iTouch) so be VERY careful if you get that phone.

Good luck! Hope I helped! :)




Q: 14/f

My exboyfriend/friend told me he loved me and got me single and commited only to him for two months. Then we fooled around (no sex) and he's not been the same. Tonight He just went off on me for asking him if he lied to me.

"Yea I lied to you. I felt bad for you and your lonely ass. I felt bad for you this whole year. you'be always been beneath me (he's a foot taller and literally means it. He feels bad cuz he's even told me he feels like he's got more authority just by being bigger) and youre mad because I never flet the same way about you. I'm not even trippin right now so you can say whatever you want and get lost."

He told everyone he knew that he scored...

I'm really trusting and wanted to believe everything he'd tell me because I really thought he cared. But apparently not.

He begged me to stay with him. He cried after randomly blowing up multiple times at me and apologizing. He did everything to make me believe he cared.

I'm naive and believed him.

Can guys really lie like this, this easily??? Should I not trust guys anymore??? because honestly, I'm scared....I know just saying straight out that I'm scared may seem a bit irrational but...really. I don't want to go through this ever again.

any advice will be greatly appreciated. really any, you have no idea.
Okay, well this guy is obviously a jerk. To me, it seems like he's emotionally abusing you. Why do I think that? Because if he blows up at you multiple times..and then begs for forgiveness.. that is classified as emotional abuse. Don't let this guy do that to you! It's pretty much like a control thing. The only reason he's most likely crying is because he knows that will work on you everytime. Now..I'm not sure if he likes you or not. Maybe he does, but obviously he's not ready for any kind of relationship..he doesn't know how to treat women correctly.

Can guy's lie that easily? Yes! Believe me, they can, and they're very good at it. Some guy's will lie about ANYTHING in order to get what they want from you. It's sad..but true. I've had this happen to me once. The guy would flirt with me, tell me im beautiful, and then when he got what he wanted..he could care less whether or not he talked to me. One day, I asked him why he wasn't talking to me. And, this relates me to your situation, because he went off on me for a good 10 minutes about different things. You're not naive. When you like/love someone, you tend to look for the best in them. I did the same. Sometimes you think you can make them have feelings for you if you do stuff that they want. However, that doesn't work out often.

Don't let this guy discourage you from EVER trusting again! Not all guy's are like that. It doesn't matter if you're 14 or not, I understand that when you like someone it's hard to let go. But, I think you should (if you're still with him) let go. Because, this guy will keep doing what he's doing for as long as you let him. It's up to you to end it. I can't guarantee that you'll never be heartbroken again, because well, you're young. It happens sometimes. But, I know you'll find someone good who will treat you a lot better than this guy!

Good luck, hope I helped! :)

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