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I have gone from younggrandma to just yg. Now,
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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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well theres this kid that liked me for a couple months, and i never really liked him back until he started liking this other girl and it got me real jealous, does this mean i like him or what. everytime i see them together i just don't know what to do.. its really upsetting me and i really don't know what i`m asking but do u have any advice...plz (link)
I think you might like him at least a little. I think you should go talk to him a get to know him a little better. :)


liked this guy and his sister is one of my friends. Anyways, she told him on Tuesday that i liked him. I don't know how to react. He said that he didn't care and just went on as normal, but i found out this today. Yesterday, I talked to him, but know how to continue to talk to him. We were talking in a conversation and i thought that it was fine, but i wonder if the only reason he was talking to me was because he knew that i liked him. it is really weird. plus on top of that i'm not sure on how i feel about him. i didn't want him to know about it until we became good friends. What should i do? I could barely talk to him when i thought that he didn't know, but know he does i feel.... I don't know how i feel. I need help. I do rate high for appropriate answers.
THanKS!
~Linda (link)
I think you should continue talking like you were. He talked to you like it didn't matter so try and forget he knows and talk. You will get to know him and he you. You could barely talk before but you did and the results were okay. He didn't tell you to get lost or anything he actually talked back! Great!

His "I don't care" can mean anything. Maybe he doesn't care meaning its okay with him. The thing is I really doubt he is going to tell his sister what he is really thinking. Guys are kind of weird about that.

Getting to know him better will help you figure out how you feel about him for sure. It will help him figure it out too. I wish you a lotta luck! Just get tough and don't be scared to keep talking. :)



Okay here's the story, me and my bf have been together for over two years now and it's getting to the time where I need to decide on a college there this is one college that I was looking into because it had a an excellent animal sciences program but it isn't exactly close and I would have to live on campus. He told me that he couldn't handle me being far away and if I left that he would break up with me. Now there is a school closer to us that I could go to but then I'd have to pick a different major. So wait I am trying to figure out is should I go or should I stay? (link)
You need to go to the school where you get educated in whatever you want to do in life. It wouldn't be good to change your mind on what to do for some guy. Who knows if you will even be together in another 2 years. If you aren't you just threw away a rewarding career doing something you would enjoy. If after 2 years he is willing to throw it away just because you can't be around 24/7...well, it may be time to get out of the rut. It is up to you to decide...just an opinion. Good luck :)


Hi Karen!
This is getting so frustrating!!! Aaaagh! He didn't turn up on Monday. Anyway, I went to the bar where he works last night with my flatmate and her friend for some supper, not just because I thought he might be there. Anyway, he was there and we said hi and chatted for a little before getting some dinner. He asked me how my single night out was the other night so he obviously remembered what I had told him in the supermarket last week. I did notice that my flatmate was staring at him quite a lot throughout the night which might mean that she now fancies him~???? Oh dear! I haven't told her that I fancy him by the way. Anyway, while he was clearing away some plates on the next door table he walked past me and hit me on the head with a dishcloth. I just laughed and carried on talking to my friends. Was that to get attention? Do guys do this because they fancy a girl or do you think it is more friendly? When I paid for my drinks at the end of the night I noticed I had only been charged for half of what I had bought -I don't know if that was anything to do with him though. God, Karen this is getting so frustrating!! I really fancy him but just want a kiss before he goes and nothing else! I am not the most open person so I don't know if a)he still likes me from what I have told you and b)whether he thinks I'm not interested because I haven't shown any interest. I asked my friend this and she said she thinks that he thinks (!!) I probably don't fancy him and so is laying off a bit. I don't know - AND he is leaving next Friday....
Thanks Karen! (link)
I think the time has come for you to ask him out. We have a limited number of days left here! I know younger boys tend to tease girls when they like them, I doubt older ones are much different. I agree with your friend...I think he thinks maybe you aren't interested in more than a friend. I think you need to ask him out someplace quiet and explain to him what was going on with you when you first met him. Let him know you weren't free to show an intrest right then. I hope he takes it from there and let the kissing begin!! I can sure understand your frustration thats why I think you should talk to him. I think he likes you enough that he will make it easy to talk to him. Let me know what happens! I expect to hear next time that Daisy has kissed the Australian!! :)
PS. Tell the flatmate that you like him.



I don't like this kid but he's been inviting me and my friend to the park with his friend. What should I do? I say no, but he keeps asking. My friend thinks its really funny and wants to go with him one time. I don't want to go because he is a jerk and has gotten into some trouble lately... what should I do? I don't want my friend to be mad or I don't want her to think I'm scared of him or something. He said that we should meet him on a certain day because my close friend would be there... I love that girl but that still won't persuade me to go with them. Why does this kid keep asking me to go with him?? I really really don't know what to do!

_**Confused**_ (link)
You say no, do not ask me again. If you keep bugging me i will tell my dad and maybe he can make you understand what no means. Don't try to be nice about it, he will keep asking. Tell your friend if she want to go she can go without you. :)


Ok.. well my mom works for social services. and she got this job when i was in third grade (i'm currentlly in 8th) and ever since then shes been SO overprotective. She doesn't like for me to do things without her knowing every single detail. She's takin the lock off my bedroom door. so that she can walk in at any given moment just to see what i'm doing. And it's getting worse every day. Even when i was in 3rd grade i didn't have a 'bed time' but now she's making me go to bed at 9 oclock. it's getting really bad. i'm getting ready to be in high school and i still have a bedtime. i feel like such a child because i never get to do anything. And i've tried talking to her. And i've told her that i think she is to protective. Yet nothing ever changes. What should i do?
14/f (link)
If she could take you to work with her for a day i'm sure you would understand why she is that way. Tell her to at least knock before entering your room. That is only good manners. You need to talk with her. Don't just say she is overprotective...talk out the reasons why she is. :)


Here in the past 2 months one of my friends mother died. And as you know. Sunday was mothers day. and it was just so bad. and she kept wanting to talk to me about it. and i wanted to talk to her about it. but i didn't know what to say! And she still talks about it every day. and she carries her mom's picture around. and i think this is just making it worse. but i want to talk to her about her mother. and i want to be able to comfort her. but i don't know what to do or say. I've told her that any time she needs a mother figure. that my mom is always avalible. but she just says it's not the same. and i somewhat understand. but i just don't know what to do. any suggestions? (link)
There isn't a whole lot you can say to make her feel better. I'm willing to bet that listening to her is the best thing you can do. She will miss her mom for years to come. She isn't going to be there for all those "firsts" she has coming up. Just be understanding and let her talk it out...don't worry about saying anything in particular, just listen. :)


my dads mom dies today, and the sad thing is i didnt cry. noone in my family has ever died while i was living. im ot sure if it didnt hit me yet, or i just wasnt close to her. to be honest she annoyed me alot, always asking questions, being nosy. she was an alchoholic too. i just felt bad for my dad and thats what made me saddest. i feel guilty because i cant remember times where i liked to be with her. what am i supposed to do? is it bad to feel that way? should i talk to my friends about it? (link)
It isn't bad to feel that way. You weren't close. You don't need to feel guilty either. :)


i have begged and begged but mom will not let me get my tongue peirced! she says im too young to make that kind of choice.im 13! one of my family members got it done when she was 11 and my mom approves of it! i really want this done but i dont know were to go that will let u with out your parents permission and one of my friends said to do it my self which i thought about but then another friend said that if you hit the wrong spot it can kill but still this is a choice.what should i do? (link)
My daughter did this tongue piercing thing (she was over 21). She said it was very painful so I don't think you want to try it yourself. The tougue can also get infected real easily and trust me it isn't something you want in your mouth. because it won't heal up very fast either.
Even if you do it yourself what are you going to do when mom sees it? She will because it will swell for a couple of days. There aren't any clean and legal places that will do it if you are underage. :)


Hi all I need help My wife and I have been married for 28 years have a good relationship but we have a few problems. one is when I play softball in the summer she does not like it when all the guys get together and drink beer or go back to the bar for a beer, I have to tell you that I am not that fond of beer but it is fun to get together after, I find myself just leaving after the game just to avoid a fight with her is it a major thing that I would like to stay for a quick beer and just hang around I personally do not see anything wrong but she hates it.. what should I do thanks... (link)
I've been married close to thirty myself.
I think maybe if you talk to her, tell it how it is important for you to have this time with your friends that she should understand. She after all has her gym and friend time. Does she work outside the home? If not then she may have all day for visiting while your at work, you don't have that luxury (a point to bring up).

Another way to solve it is ask her to come with you to the game and for a beer after. If she doesn't want to then at least you tried to include her. She can't complain about that.

One more! You could (and really should) make a date with her for another night. Just the two of you. My husband and I try to make dates every week...doesn't always work but you try!

I think you need to talk. Maybe she gets a little jealous or something. Do try to include her. Then she can decide to come with you or not and basically hasn't a complaint. Good luck. :)


29 Male

I met Mary, 20 years old, about 10 months ago. We hit off and started dating. It’s been about 7 months now. Her family life is a complete mess. Her parents divorced a little over a year ago. Now, her mom hardly returns her calls and her dad quickly got re-married and now lives about 2 1/2 hours north of her. With his new life he rarely makes time for her either.

After dating for about 4 months, she visited her doctor. Her stomach was bothering her. The doctor discovered a cyst. She had tests done and that day she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer – stage one.

She refused to have a hysterectomy and started chemotherapy. After 3 weeks of chemo, its stage 3. The doctor tells her it’s terminal. She tells her dad. He asks her not tell anyone on his side of the family. Meanwhile, he never calls her to ask how she’s doing. As far as her mom goes – she hasn’t told her yet.

Three weeks ago, Mary’s doctor said she needed to stop chemo because her organs were swelling as a result of her diabetes. At this point the cancer had stopped spreading. Last week she blew off her doctor’s appointment because she needed to work to make rent. She was scheduled to restart chemo. Mary works full-time on her feet. She smokes and has a glass of wine now and then. None of which her doctor agrees with. So as a result, the cancer has started to spread again.

Watching her suffer has taken a lot out of me. More than half the week she sleeps at my apartment. And on cue in the evening her pains skyrocket. Lying in bed she twists and shakes until she passes out. All I can do is hold her. She wakes up and the pain goes another round or two until she finally falls asleep.

I don’t agree with how she’s handling her sickness. Missing doctor appointments, smoking, and drinking. Just the other day she was planning to go to the beach with friends. I told her she’s not suppose to go in the sun while on chemo; that’s when I found out she missed her doctors appointment earlier that day.

I want to be there for her, but as a friend. I do all I can so that she feels like a beautiful woman. But I might just have to just walk away. I feel like I need to do something to get her to take this illness more seriously. I’m frustrated.

What do you think?
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Anyway you look at it terminal only means one thing. Unfortunatley. The Dr may not like the smoking and drinking and going in the sun...but they are a moot point really. Chemo may keep her alive longer but that life may be considerably less enjoyed. Chemo can really make you extremely ill.

She is dealing with a lot right now. I think her family (all of it) should know the situation. She is going to act up...wouldn't you really? All People take it diffrently.

I think if you have any feelings for her at all you need to at least remain friends for the duration. Try not to get on her to much because as much as you would like things to be diffrent they aren't going to be. Nothing she changes will make a difference either.

It is a lot for you to deal with too. I think you should talk to her about your feelings and let her vent on you a little without getting mad too.


I have officially met the love of my life.He treats me better than anyone ive ever known. he says he wants to take care of me for the rest of my life, and hes proven that in many ways. there are only two problems: 1. he has a girl living with him- they used to go out, but now theyre just sharing living quarters.hes moving soon, and shes not coming with.2.(the main issue, at hand)there is about 15 or 16 years between us, and i should probably mention that i am defintely not 18. its so hard to keep this a secret and lie to everyone around me, i hate it, but i love him so much. PLEASE give me an honest opinion on how you, personally would handle my situation. thanx for any advice you can give. (link)
For one thing I think he's lying to you about the girl living with him.

For another...pedophiles are really nice to young girls/boys. That is how they get you hooked. Regardless, his age makes dating you very illegal.He could (and should in my opinion) go to jail for a long time. If your parents find out he's gone for sure. I think you need to tell him that if he keeps bothering you that you are going to call the cops. It is an act. He knows better. Get out of this relationship before you get hurt worse.


ok i have a friend who has this b/f. HE and she have been going out for 5 months at the most and he has already popped the question... She doesnt' know what to do... She is barely graduationg this year and he is still a junior. She fills presherd and stuff and he has already been talking about having kids with her... she is scared and she even feels like not coming to school because hes here... what should she do? She doesn't want to hurt him though so please give good advice i rate high.....
thank you
some-1-whocares... (link)
I think she needs to tell him exactly what she feels. Tell him he is moving WAY TO FAST! She needs to be careful that he isn't the overly possessive type. They don't make the best partners. If she really, really likes him she needs to be very honest with him. If she can take him or leave him then I'd be gone! :)


My b/f thinks im cheating on him... but his friends are telling me he is the 1 that is going around grabbing other girls butts! should i believe them and break up with him... or should i just go on pretending like i don't notice? (link)
Playing grab ass is not good behavior and should stop. I don't think that is technically cheating on you...it is very disrespectful however. Tell him to knock it off. If he thinks you're cheating in him perhaps it is a guilty concious on his part or maybe he wants you to get mad and break up with him. I think he needs a talking to. :)


well ive had a fwb for awhile and its been going pretty good up until now .. hes my best friends ex from a while ago and she doesnt have a problem with it .. but me and him dont really get along anymore so weve decided to stop. the problem is now i like my other best friends ex boyfriend and i dont know if i should tell her or not because im afraid she'll be mad. She told me she thought it was wrong of me to hook up with our other friends ex so im scared shell think its wrong to go out with her ex. i really like him and she told me she noticed me flirting with him lately but i dont know if she cares because she doesnt like him anymore .. i don't know if i should just ignore my feelings or let her know the truth? does anyone know what i should do? (link)
You have to be honest even if she doesn't like it. I'd say she knows anyway with the flirting remark. She may think its wrong but unless she is still dating him he is up for grabs. :)


I've liked this guy for..i don't know how long, bt we never talk!! I don't know what to do?? I just want him to notice me!! I hate being just friends with him!! PLease help me!
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Talking is real important in any relationship, romantic or not! So, if you want him to notice you...start a conversation. A lot of conversations! :)


Is it possible for a guy to like a girl younger than him? What about older? My sister and I are both crushing on the same guy (we aren't fighting about it, we just are seeing who he falls for) I'm younger than him by one year, and my sister is older than him by two years. (link)
I think guys probably like a girl more for who she is than what her age is. Just talk to him and get to know him. He will choose whichever girl has common intrests and is attractive to him. :)


My boyfriend and I have been going out for a while. We tell eachother everything. The other day I was talking to one of our friends and he was saying that there was rumor that my bf kissed another girl. Should I ask him or should I leave it because I trust he wouldnt do that?
Female 13 (link)
Doesn't hurt anything to ask and let him know rumors are flying. I don't think you should believe it though unless he says its true. :)


My ex-boyfriend and I have remained friends for the past 2 1/2 years after we broke up. We haven't seen each other in 2 years. He lives many states away from me. A year ago, he started living with this girl and had a relationship with her. He broke up with her a couple of months ago. We made plans for me to visit him at the end of May. They got back together a week ago.

I mean, he still wants me to come too. He's still excited to see me. He said she's cool with it too. It's so painful to know he's back with her. But I want to see him, I need to see him.

I don't understand, when all he talked about was breaking up with her for months before he actually did it. He always told me he didn't want to be with her. And so now...? I mean, he told me he stayed with her for as long as he did because of her kid (from a previous relationship). He adores the kid. I think that's a big part of the reason he got back with her.

Is it hopeless for me to even want to be with him? I love him and I want this friendship more than anything. He really cares about his friendships and friends...and I'm a good friend to him...like a best friend...and I know he wants that. But how and why? Why not more? Does more ever come out of it? (link)
I think you should tell him of your feelings. I don't think I would go for a visit until he knows and has time to digest it. If her child means that much to him, he may drag that relationship out for years. I think you may feel worse if you go see them together. That is just an opinion of course...good luck with your decision. :)


I amgoing to a party on Friday and there is gonna be alot of making out.. and I have done it before.. it is just this guy is gonna be there and we prob will make out but how do you prefer it?? Liek slow fast alotta toungue??


I really wanna impress him! soo leave good stuff (link)
It might just impress him if you say no, I'm not that kind of girl. :)




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