That was rude of him to treat you like that. Even if he is not interested in you, that is no excuse to handle it that way. Sometimes, it freaks guys out if you give them too much attention. He may have been in a bad mood, but I would just ignore him from now on. There are other guys that would enjoy hanging out with you and chatting. Life is too short to worry over the ones that don't appreciate us. It hurts when someone rejects us, but the quickest way to end the pain is to move on. Consider it his loss and set your sights on the other guys who are your age at your school. If you talk to many guys, instead of concentrating on just one guy, then you are most likely to find some that are really cool.

As the babysitter, you are not responsible for everything. Getting kids to sleep can be difficult for parents, too. He understandably misses his mom, and being in her bed is a comfort to him. I would not worry about it. The mom can move him into his own bed if she wants to when she gets home. Unless you want to sit up with him and his sister reading stories all night until both fall asleep, I would just let him choose where to sleep. Also, if the little sister is getting to sleep in her own bed, that is a major accomplishment. She may sleep much better on her own, without the older brother anyway. The mom should be understanding about this, and you are still a great sitter if you can get them into any bed.

You need to proceed with caution. A little coyness goes a long way. You don't want to send the wrong message...that you can't make up your mind, that your "no" is actually a "yes" or that you enjoy being manipulative. Women have fought hard to be taken seriously, assert our rights as equals, and to let society and men know that we are in control of our bodies, our sexuality and when we say no, we mean it. You really are not going to be more enticing or desirable by playing head games, and I would hate for you to either lose a good guy or make a bad guy think you are playing a game that he thinks he can take advantage of to force himself on you. The sexiest thing a woman can be is confident. Little girls are coy. Sophisticated women are in control.

Sounds brutal! Your sis is clearly manipulative and your mum for some reason is allowing and even encouraging her bad behavior by giving in to her demands. There is little one can do to change others, but sometimes our behavior can influence others. Try to stay out of it as much as possible. It is there drama and taking sides or giving either one of them attention, might be feeding there emotional needs. No one does anything that is not providing them with some sort of payoff...we do what we think is giving us some satisfaction. Parents to continue to treat their adult children like spoiled little kids may be doing so out of guilt or are too weak to stand up to them and actually parent them. It is more difficult to be a parent then a friend, and a trip to McDonald's is not as difficult as actually not giving in to her, so mum gives in. Maybe there is something you don't know about the situation...some reason your mum feels guilty or your sister feels entitled to make others miserable. Your sister is most likely miserable herself, and your mom does not know how to make her feel better. Do not make the same mistake that your mom is making, by giving her attention for her tantrums...any attention. Also, do not let her manipulated you emotionally. Your sister has learned that she can be successful in her demands if she makes enough noise. Be deaf to her. Maybe your mom will learn something from your example. Good luck!

Keep hanging out with this guy you like, but just as friends and without pressuring him. If he thinks you are too desperate or a sure thing, he may take you for granted, so make sure you don't give him the idea that you are going to wait around while he goes for this other chick. Keep your options open including him, but not exclusively. He will either realize that you are not going to wait around forever and he'd better get with you while he can, or he will continue to go after the other girl. What we don't have is always appealing, so don't be too available. It is not about playing games, but about a careful balance between being accessable, but not too easy.

It is different for different people, so a generalization won't help you.

You can potentially ovulate anytime, but the 10th-14th day after your period is most likely. Some women are not consistent and some are. Usually your temperature goes up and you are horniest right at peak ovulation, so pay attention to your body. There are also ovulation predictor kits sold at most pharmacys.

Maybe you are just finding out who he really is. It is easy to appear as wonderful for a short time, but eventually we see everyone for who they are. It may also be that he thinks you are playing games. Remember, the female is higher up on the social intelligence ladder, and the male cannot understand his own thoughts and feelings, let alone ours! Don't let it get so complicated. He is simple, so treat him that way. Be nice and he will be nice back. Play games, and he will get so confused trying to compete, that he won't remember why he was with you to begin with. Men like to win and they are highly competitive..mixed with the fragile male ego, they are easy to screw with, basically. Give him room to get his dignity back and then just be nice.

The number 3 on your list could be trouble if he is still that immature. You are also going to have to trust that he is not with highschool girls and of course, have to reject all the hot college men you'll meet. If you do date him, don't get set on it being too exclusive or serious. Just have fun, and quit when it stops being fun!

You are right to be concerned about alcohol. There is a high risk of poisoning at such a young age, and alcohol will often leave a person feeling more depressed afterwards. There are community programs available for teen alcohol users and you can go to any meeting anonymously. Your local area phone book or calling information should help locate one near you. Some schools offer on campus meetings and you should ask a teacher or local police or sheriff office for resources if you can't find them. You won't get into trouble for asking for help. Using alcohol to deal with stress is common, but only a temporary fix. It helps you zone out, but also kills brain cells and impairs judgement. If you think you can't quit on your own, please get support from a group. Only God can judge what is and is not a "sin," but we are his children according to the Bible, and he wants what is best for us. You are using drinking to mask other problems and those problems need to come out into the open and get dealt with. We cannot hide from our stress, we have to master it. Check this site for more info. tp://kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/alcohol/alcohol.html

I am glad you recognize the problem as their own. How do they feel about you just having a friendship with him first. Maybe if you put off the dating for a little bit, or just say...go out as friends or in a group, your folks won't be as threatened. Then, when they see how terrific he is as a person they might lay down their old ways. You are almost an adult, so you will not need their permission and approval much longer. No one can stop you from liking/loving whom you wish and when you are on your own, do not seek anyone's approval but your own. Good luck winning them over.

To best interpret your own dreams in the future, write them down and include how you feel about everything as you go. From this limited information I will give it a shot.
You see your boyfriend as your hero and savior against some sort of past hurt or present threats. You also see him as the strong silent type...a father figure...yikes I know. What do you think he might save you from? Is your dad a distant or quiet type?

Wow, you have a young mom! That means she has spent all of her youth on you my dear! She has given up a lot...maybe she has mentioned it...to raise a wonderful kid, a kid who appreciates her and would never miss her birthday! She only gets one birthday a year, and you only get one mom! So go and give her a big hug and tell her that you appreciate all that she has done for you. Then, if she does not mind, go afterwards to the other stuff.

We can't force it, but if you want to at least get an opportunity, you need to make contact. Psychology experts tell us there are a few things that those that are in love have in common. First, proximity...that means being in the same place at the same time. We like people who we hang out with and have the chance to get to know. The second thing is physical attraction. Are you clean and neat. Guys often are attracted to girls that are natural looking, not too much lipstick etc..., clean nice hair, fresh breath, clean clothes and nails etc...make a big impression. The third thing sounds cheesy, but it is true. We like people who like us. A guy will be more attracted to someone they may have previously not noticed if they know that you think they are cute, nice, cool, smart all the stuff people love to hear about themselves. Don't overwhelm him or seem obsessive, but let him know by smiling a little and just saying hello at first that you are interested.

You are perfectly right that he expects you to do what others have done. We all go on prior experience to a degree, but some people like your guy, get stuck in a self-fulfilling prophecy. He is actually causing trouble in your relationship with his irrational fears. You truthfully can never make him feel better and it is not your job at this point. You have most likely been terrific and reashurring to the point of it being ridiculous. He has an internal insecurity that has nothing to do with you. You will have to do one of two things. Either keep letting him weigh you down with guilt that is not yours, or choose to see that he has a personal problem and it is not anything you can solve. If you keep doing the first thing, you will both go through an emotional rollercoaster and he will keep manipulating the relationship with his fears until it drives you away...at which point he will tell himself that he was right all along about you and not see that it was he who drove you into someone else's arms. The second choice is about reality at least for you, no matter what he insists. Tell him that you are done trying to convince him and that at this point he is just calling you a liar and being annoying. He really is not even seeing you, but the image of you he has created...which is a distorted image. Don't let him draw you into this game. If he cannot let this go, he really is not with you anyway, but more in love with his false ideas and determined to hold close to those ideas than the reality that has you in it. Don't put up with it whether you leave or stay.

They won't get it until they have boyfriends. However, you have to see it from their perspective. There will come a time when some of your friends are hooked up, and you won't be. It also does not hurt your boyfriend to know that you have a life without him and that sometimes you will have plans of your own or with friends and he will have to miss you. A little time spent with friends when you could be with your guy will let them know that they are important to you and not just a convenience.

I'd get to know both a little better first, but Ryan sounds like a good guy. Take it slow, so you can make a wise decision you will be happy with and not regret. Don't ever go by "his friends say he likes me" when you should hear from the guy himself how he feels and from his actions. If he is attentive and polite he likes you. If he is avoiding you or rude, forget him.

This is a bad idea for many reasons. Being a sloppy drunk is never sexy. Drinking only gives one the illusion of being better than they are at anything. Drinking too much can lead to puking...not sexy. Being drunk can get you into dangerous situations with anyone. You might go too far, and regret the whole thing. Making out should be a totally wonderful experience with the right person, not just anyone. If you have to get drunk to muster up the confidence, it is a sign you are definately not ready. You do not have to know what you are doing to make-out. You pretty much do what you want to...if you are both enjoying it. What may be good for one person may not be for the next, so communication is key. To really communicate you need to be with someone you feel close and loving with, someone you can talk and laugh with easily. If that person has not come along yet, then it is worth waiting until he does. You will want to be wide-awake sober and not miss a moment of the experience with the right person at the right time...everything worth having is worth waiting for and doing right. I'm not saying you have to wait for marriage, just hold out for true love. Anything less will often make a girl feel cheap and used afterwards and not be memorable in a good way. Making out at random is not glamorous like the media portrays it to be.

It could mean different things at different schools, but is most likely brainless and requires no pre-knowledge. The most important thing is to never be a wall-flower and miss out on a fun time. Just follow cues from anyone dancing whose style you like and add whatever comes natural. If you are smiling and having fun with everyone, it won't matter if you miss a few steps or can't stay with the beat. Everyone dances differently and part of the fun is being a little silly. If you want to look good, remember that confidence is sexy. Pretend to know what you are doing and no one will be the wiser.

I don't know if you can do anything to make him like this guy. When exactly did your dad start campaigning against your boyfriend? Have you told your dad that unless he is willing to spill the beans, you have no reason to believer him? It is very unfair for someone to tell you what your dad did, and not back it up with any facts. Either he is a liar or your boyfriend is...that is bad. I would make them sit down in front of me and tell them that they are both important to you, but you will not be happy until they work it out. If there is something to confess or suspicions, this is the time to get it out or forever hold your tongue! Tell your dad that if he knows something, he owes it to you to inform you of what exactly makes him hold this low opinion of your guy. Otherwise, it is really just mean and spiteful and not out of love. Put the pressure on him to fess up or shut up.

"Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person they are almost indistinguishable. To say something you value deeply to another and to have him or her value it equally by listening to it carefully and apppreciatively is the most universal way of exchanging social interest or demonstrating affection." David Augsburger, CARING ENOUGH TO HEAR AND BE HEARD.


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