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I'm Jack/Jamie.

I'm 28 years old. I graduated from Michigan State University with my Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. GO GREEN! Now I'm a high school chemistry teacher in New York City living with my husband in a small studio apartment we pay way too much money for.

I've been on this site for 14 years as of March 23, 2020.
You may have seen me as CuxMiBeckNow7, but I've since shortened my name.


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--Jack

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I masterbated about everynight for 3 nights, in april, and i haven't had my period since april 7th, and its already june 6th, could something be wrong? or is it a miss period or irregular? i know i can't be pregnant because i NEVER had sex in my life, or even got near a penis in my life time, so what's wrong? does anyone know? im kinda scared, what about yeast infections?!

I know nothing about yeast infections, but I know that if you've never had sex, you can't be pregnant.

My guess is that your period is still irregular, but I'm not a doctor. Go see yours, and maybe they can shed more light on the situation.

--Jack
(17/m)

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How can I tell one of my friend-girls that I have a crush on her without being very blunt? In other words, how can I tell my friend that I love her?
I'm 13(m)

If you play games and circumnavigate around just saying it, girls usually get confused or misinterpret what you've said, and end up turning what you said into something completely different. Speaking from experience, I can tell you that that's not what you want, because rumors will fly.

Unfortunately, that means you kind of have to be blunt about it. You could ease into it, if that helps.

Here's how a conversation might go:

You: "Hey [insert name], can we talk? It's nothing bad."
Her: "Sure."
Y: "It's kind of.. well.. something I've been wanting to say for awhile, but I don't know how to say it."
H: "What is it?"
Y: "Well, there's this girl..."
H: "Uh huh..."
Y: "And, she's really [insert adjectives to describe her], and I really like her."
H: "Yeah..."
Y: "And, I want to tell her, but I don't know how."
H: "Oh..."
Y: "What should I do?"
H: [Gives you advice]
Y: Well, [following advice- tell her that it's her and you like her]


I know it sounds lame, but girls like that kind of stuff and who knows, maybe she feels the same way about you.

Good luck my friend.

--Jack
(17/m)

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so.. i'll keep this hort. im gonna die soon hopefully... any tips? im gonna use any and every method possible.... so yeah. just need linis to previous successful cases... any particular drugs? even prescription.... thats basically it really. if im really unlucky ill still be here till the end of this year. which is about six months, if i get what i need, then ill be outta you hair! thanks in advance.

I'm sorry, but unfortunately for you, we cannot give you advice on how to commit suicide.

Even if we could, I still wouldn't.

There has to be SOMETHING in your life worth holding onto. There is never anything SO bad that it's worth killing yourself over.

Remember this little phrase: Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.

Problems pass, and hopefully so will your suicidal thoughts.

Please talk to your parents, your siblings, cousins, uncles, aunts, teachers, counselors, or anyone you trust. They can help you- and maybe they can make you realize there is something in your life that you should hold out for.

Think if you kill yourself all the things you'll never get to do:

1. Graduate high school.
2. Go to prom.
3. Go to college.
4. Get married.
5. Have kids.
6. Be a parent/grandparent/great-grandparent/aunt, etc.
7. Live a long and healthy life.

And there's so many more things.

Please, I urge you not to take the easy way out and just kill yourself. Think of how your family will feel.

--Jack
(17/m)

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How do you become a fun person to hang out with? None of my friends are very fun to hang out with, so I'm afraid when I hang out with other people that I'm not fun. What makes a person fun to be around?

Someone is fun to be around when they are constantly in a good mood and know the time to joke and the time to be serious.

They know how to give you time to speak, but also when to step in and do the talking.

Overall, they have a laid-back personality, but aren't too loose that you can't maintain a conversation with them.

Try different things and see how people respond.

--Jack
(17/m)

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It never fails, everyday I spend the day with myself. I have a couple of friends, but none that go to parties or do anything fun. It seems like everyone else is having an exciting summer with friends chilling by the pool or going to parties but I spend every night in my room watching Friends on tv. Ironic.

I don't want to just invite myself places, but somewhere I lost the old, fun me that used to have a ton of friends. Now, everyones grouped off and I've just been left behind. Getting invited to hang out in a tight group of friends has been the hardest thing. Any advice to make my summer NOT suck so bad?

If your current friends aren't inviting you places, find new friends. That doesn't mean you have to dump your other friends- it just means maybe if you find new people to hang out with, your "old" self will come back?

Try going to the park or a popular hang out spot in your town- maybe the mall?

I wish the best for you!

--Jack
(17/m)

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In which states is it legal to drink alcohol under 21 while on private property? I got in trouble for drinking in a friend's basement while the parents were home and I'm 19 years old. My parents were like "if you're an adult and offered a drink in someones private home, is that really illegal?" or something to that effect. It's hard to keep up with the laws about this kind of thing, because they are always changing. Apparently this law was changed in Michigan (where i live). So, im wondering what states it is legal in? Also, the parental consent thing for adults 19-20 only works if you are in your parent's home and they are there, if there even is a parental consent exception in your state, right?

I'm from Michigan, too. From what they teach in class and in Driver's Ed [I think?], this is illegal.

If anyone is caught having given alcohol to a minor, even on private property, the minor and the person are subject to punishment by the law.

However, you're 19- you could go to Canada XD
I'm kidding, but you could if you wanted to.

--Jack
(17/m)

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how can you get rid of your period a.s.a.p
..

What you do is talk to the period fairy, and she takes it away.

No, I'm kidding. You can't get rid of it. Sorry.

--Jack
(17/m)

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you answered my question about the being drunk when i lose my virginity. what if i told my boyfriend and he said he didnt mind. and said it wouldnt hurt. but i dont know im just scared to do it. but i want to.

I obviously don't know your boyfriend, but, I think that if he really cared about you, he wouldn't let you do something as stupid as get drunk.

And of course he's going to tell you it won't hurt. He probably just wants you to agree to it so you get all the pain and he gets the pleasure.

Please, don't do it.

--Jack
(17/m)

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if someone were to have sex 1-2 days right before her period, is there a big or small chance she would have gotten pregnant?

If people still manage to get pregnant when they use a condom, which is supposed to be like 90-some percent effective- then something like a period isn't really going to prevent pregnancy.

Sex= possible pregnancy.

--Jack
(17/m)

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what are you guys opinions on someone getting drunk to lose there virginity. because im thinking about doing that cause im scared its really going to hurt. and i dont want to have to deal with the pain. and by the way im 16 female. thankyou in advancee

Want a guy's opinion?

That's such a turn-off. Like seriously, I wouldn't even want to be around you for thinking of doing something like that.

If you're scared it's going to hurt, then here's something to think about: DON'T do it, and you won't have to experience that pain.

--Jack
(17/m)

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15/f
this is a VERY long story, but im gonna try to lay this out as short as possible and please, im desperate here, you have NO clue what i've been through these past few months, and i need all the help i can get..

last year i met a REALLY sensative guy. he was 16, about to be 17, and i was 14.. he was soooo shy, hes VERY insecure. when we first started dating, all he said to me was how i saved him and pulled him out of his misery because he has had no luck with relationships and was treated like shit by girls his whole life. hes not even that cute and popular, and i have a waaay higher social status in my grade/ school then he does in his grade.. but ive been known to have wierd taste and i can look beyond looks and things like that very easily. i think when we first started dating him i was just excited over the fact that he had a car and he was a junior and i was only a freshmen.. but i actually did end up falling in love with him. and he was COMPLETELY in love with me. we lost our virginities to eachother and ill tell you, im smart, and not at all a bit naiive.. i knew this kid loved me. & we did NOT have a sex based relationship whatsoever.. we became eachothers best friends. both of us lost all of our other friends because we were only with eachother 24-7. he called my mom 'mom' and i did the same with his mom.. we were incredibly close.. and sense he was older, i felt so comftorbal and secure with him, and i went to him with all my problems, and he would help me.. ive been suffering from depression for years and me and my mother never had a good relationship, and my father left me, and i was molested as a baby.. but when i was with him, he made me feel so comftorbal. we told eachother EVERYTHING. and i was postive he was there to stay. he promised me forever every single day. we dated for a year. i messed it up, biggest mistake of my entire life.. he started getting very annoying and up my ass. you know when youre in a bad mood and you just want to be left alone? well he would never leave me alone. he'd be like 'its okay babe i love you' bla bla. all mushy, when i just want to be mad!. i tried talking to him about this many times and all he could say was im sorry i just love you soooo much i cant help it.. all my friends called him whipped cream and everything.. it was BAD. but anyways, one night i was out with my friends the day before a cheer competition, and my ex was there.. and somewhere along the lines, we kissed.. my boyfriends friend was there and told him that if i didnt tell him, he was going to.. i knew he wasnt going to break up with me or anything.. so i told him.. but the thing is.. i think i was looking for a fight with him because our relationship was so boring. when i told him, it pissed me off how he was crying instead of being mad, yelling at me. so i started saying things to make him mad.. i said TERRIBLE things. like i was gonna keep cheating on him because he basically lets me, and how i know i take advantage of him because he trusts me so much but i shouldnt.. and he was like well maybe i have to break up with you then.. and he was like i really dont want to. and i was like fine just do it idont care! yelling at him and stuff.. and then he did. i was thinking we would get back together in a couple weeks.. so after we broke up, we still talked because we obv. still loved eachother and everything. we acted like we were going out, and we even 'hooked up' a few times.. but when he asked me back out, i kept saying no, i wasnt ready.. because the relationship was SOOO akward after we broke up.. he was acting so different. and i knew why. it was because i broke his heart. and i did, bad. so one day after we hooked up, my friend told me that her brother saw my 'boyfriend, x-boyfriend, whatever u wanna call him' at a store.. and he was saying how he was done with me and he was trying to get with this new girl 'leesh'.. i was FURIOUS. i called him up screaming at him asking for all my stuff back and it was over for good and everything. but really, i wanted an appology from him, not my stuff back. btw, i was very remorsful for cheating on him and saying what i said to him, i mustve appologized a million times.. but he didnt say anything, he justgave me all my stuff back and acted like it was nothing.. and then i kept trying to get him back, but he kept rejecting me. i was litterally down on my knees for this kid. until one day i found out he had a girlfriend. not just some girl.. the girl who dates ALL the boys that i date after me.. but thats a whole nother story.. anyways, i was devistated. i couldnt eat, i couldnt talk, i couldnt sleep, i couldnt go to school,, nothing. all i did was cry and cry and cry and cry. i tried talking to him seeing if we could be friends and stuff, but he hates me now. if i send him one text, he shuts his phone off. he goes all different ways in the halls so i dont have to see him in school, he wont even look my way. he saw me practically drown in my own tears and he didnt even care. i wrote him long long letters, i tried everything i could just to be able to talk to him when i need to, so i wouldnt be so hurt about the situation.. now, i have two weeks left of school and im failing 4 classes.. and im an honors student. i DONT fail. its not me. and im grounded because of it, so i cant even go out and try to forget it. its been sense thhe end of february... and still,all i can think about is killing myself.. people say they are heart broken.. but this gives heart broken a new definition. there is litterally a hole in my chest. and i keep getting maaaassive anxiety attacks in class, and i do go to counceling wich is sort of helpful but we mostly talk about my parents.. three days ago, she broke up with him. and he was very upset from what i heard.. he hasnt tried talking to me or anything but i dont know what to do, i want to talk to him but he'll just ignore me.. i love this kid and care about him with my life. today i thought i was going to DIE. it was the last day of school for the seniors. the last time ill EVER see him again. the last time ill ever get to look for him i the halls so i can walk by him.. that was the only time i ever got to see him, and today was my last day. and when i walked by him for the very last time of my life today, he didnt even look at me. it was so painful. he couldnt even have the heart to say bye to me considering im his first love and helll never see me again. i havent been able to stop crying sense i last saw him. i dont even know what to do with my life any more. someone PLEEEEEASE tell me what to do to get him back. ANNYTHING. I AM DESPERATE FOR HELP. we had such a good relationship till i cheated and we Never ever had one fight. but you dont even understand. this kid wouldnt even look at any other girls, deleted all the girls in his phone book, couldnt go an hour without texting me just saying he loved me, couldnt go a day withouth seeing me, brought me flowers randomly, did EVERYTHING for me. how can you love someone so much and go through everything we've been through together, and then just completely shut them out of your life?

I don't mean to sound rude, but how come when he wanted you back, you didn't.

Now you want him back, and he doesn't- and somehow that's right?

Sorry, but you can't have it both ways.

If you want to talk to him and not beg for him back [because he's probably really annoyed by it now], then do it. Wait a few weeks. Call him, apologize for how, for lack of a better word, immature you've been, and maybe he might have a conversation with you.

In the meanwhile, hang out with your friends or keep up on your studies. You need something to keep your mind off of this kid.

--Jack
(17/m)

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What happens when you poop blood

Maybe a muscle is torn? Maybe you're having hemorrhoids?

Go see a doctor as soon as possible.

--Jack
(17/m)

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ok im a sophomore girl and i like this junior guy and we hooked up and i like him a lot but that night we were at a party and the other people were all wasted and drinking and i said i didnt want to drink and then i got picked up by my parents . so i talked to this junior guy and he told me things werent going to work out bc he drinks and parties like everyday in the summer and im too much of a "good girl" but i really like him so idk what to do

He's probably not right for you anyway.

If you don't like drinking and whatnot, then why date someone who is into that?

There are guys out there not interested in those things and are probably better than this guy.

--Jack
(17/m)

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Does anyone know anything about David Hume's skeptical problem about his theory of causation? also, what is his solution to this problem? thanks!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Hume#Causation

Perhaps that wikipedia article will help. Here's some of it:

The notion of causation is closely linked to the problem of induction. According to Hume, we reason inductively by associating constantly conjoined events, and it is the mental act of association that is the basis of our concept of causation. There are three main interpretations of Hume's theory of causation represented in the literature: (1) the logical positivist; (2) the skeptical realist; and (3) the quasi-realist.

The logical positivist interpretation is that Hume analyses causal propositions, such as "A caused B," in terms of regularities in perception: "A caused B" is equivalent to "Whenever A-type events happen, B-type ones follow," where "whenever" refers to all possible perceptions.[31]

This view is rejected by skeptical realists, who argue that Hume thought that causation amounts to more than just the regular succession of events.[32] When two events are causally conjoined, there is a necessary connection which underpins the conjunction...


--Jack
(17/m)

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hey im 15/f .. how do you let a guy know your interested in him without seeming creepy by talking too much or something? (this guy is also my best guy friends younger brothers best friend if that helps) i just dont want to talk to him too much and then have him go tell his friend and then have them talk about me or something idk

His relationship to you is of no relevance.

Just talk to him. If you feel like it's too much, then stop.

Really, talking is all you can do, and maybe flirt a little bit. Like hug him and stuff. Nothing too extreme, though.

--Jack
(17/m)

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How do you make out? What do i do with my tongue? What is he going to with his tongue?

I know this sounds really lame, and I'm sure it is ;]

But just go with the flow. I don't really have experience in how to "properly" kiss, nor do I have experience with kissing at all! Can you say prude? ;]

Anyway- if it's your boyfriend/girlfriend- just be honest with him/her. Tell them you're nervous and you don't really know what you're doing. Apparently the people who are less-experienced is a big turn-on to some people.

Do what you feel comfortable with. If something feels awkward or uncomfortable, don't do it. If it feels right, ask the person if they are okay with that, and if they are- then you'll be fine.

There really isn't a CORRECT way to do it. Everyone does what they are comfortable with.

From my weak experience- this is what I can tell you:

1. Don't come on strong- it's really awkward for the other person.
2. Don't slobber all over the other person.
3. Don't stick your tongue all the way down their throat.


My friend on here, Laura, answered a question similar to this, and she gave a great answer. I will copy her answer, but know that credit goes to her.

www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=542699

Honestly, you could read a book about it, and you'd probably forget everything once you went in for the kiss.


Explore. Do what feels right. Make it fun, playful, romantic, whatever you want it to be. Don't make it all about jamming your tongue down his throat, and try not to drool all over him, because it's generally less than desireable to do so.


If you come off as confident it'll be a lot more fun. If all evening you're thinking "Oh my gosh, this is going to be bad" you won't enjoy yourself. Follow his lead at first, if you're truly that nervous.


And really, it's almost impossible to find a truly bad kisser. If anything, they might do something you're not used to; give it a chance before you hate it. Who knows, he might be thinking the same thing right now about you!


Over time, you'll develop your own personal style of kissing/making out, and that's not a bad thing. Do whatever feels good/right to you, and gets a positive reaction. For example, some people love a gentle, or less than gentle, bite of the lip, "necking", and other techniques. Like I already said, experiment & make it fun!


From personal experience I'd advise that you brush your teeth and floss, and have some mild mints with you, like TicTacs. Fruity is usually good, and less overpowering. If you're at a party, don't worry too much about what you're eating if you're both eating the same things, but a huge plate of hummus & extra garlic is a bad choice right before kissing =P. That's where mints come in handy for both of you. Casually offer him one if he's been gorging on something stinky.


--Jack
(17/m)

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I'm looking to make some extra money and I have noticed that there are lots of toddlers in my neighborhood. I am going to take a babysitting class where I learn the heimlich maneuver, etc.

Other information:
I am in 10th grade. (Straight A student!..but that probably doesnt help)
16 years old and a girl.
We live in a middle class neighborhood

How much should I charge? I was thinking 8 dollars per hour, + 2 dollars per hour with any amount of friends over. Is that too much?


Talk to your parents, they might have some ideas.

As for mine, I haven't ever babysat, but I think a good price would be $10 per hour for two kids, and $8 for one kid, like the first and second person kind of said.

I've never heard of anyone having friends over when they were being babysat, but you could probably negotiate the prices for that.

The younger the age, the more you should charge. Like, if you have to change diapers and stuff, then, charge maybe $11 for one kid and $13 for two?

If you really just have to occupy their time and keep them out of trouble, then $9 or $10 sounds reasonable.

Make fliers! That's the best way to advertise. Everyone gets mail and everyone looks at their mailbox. Just don't put it IN the mailbox. Because, at least in Michigan, it's illegal.

--Jack
(17/m)

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17/f

My boyfriend asked me out about 5 weeks ago. We had an immediate connection (which I didn't have with my other exes) and I felt comfortable with him immediately. Well now I am having trouble keeping the big ily to myself! I really would like to say it, but at the same time, I know it's probably too early. I feel like I do love him (i feel the way i did with an ex who i went out with for a year and a half). But I want this to be a good relationship, and I want to truly mean it when I say it (but I feel like I would?) Please help! I'm confusing myself.

I would wait. The fact that you're debating it tells me you're not ready. And I know how exciting it can be to tell your boyfriend, but you said it yourself, you want this to be a good relationship. Well, in my humble experience, it works best to hold off on the 3 words.

The Snow Patrol has a good song [I believe it's them], called Chasing Cars, and they have a line that I love:

"Those three words are said too much
But not enough,"

What that means is people say "I love you!" so much, but they don't really mean it; they say it because they feel like they have to or they are confused. And, of course, there are the few teenagers who actually ARE in love and end up with their high school sweethearts and get married and have kids and grow old together. But, that's very rare.

So, just wait. When you feel like he has the same thing to say back, and you feel like you have no worries about saying it, it may be the right time. But it's not like I can tell you that on July 19th, 2009 at 3:00 pm, you should tell him; that's absurd! =]

--Jack
(17/m)

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Does darkness/lightness have anything to do with weather? Cause like, I stayed up all night tonight. And it was storming when it was dark, and I didnt think anything of it. Then it started getting light and it seemed like it stopped storming. Then it started again later. But Idk, does that have anything to do with it?

It could have something to do with the clouds, too, in addition to what theymos said.

Usually when there's a storm, there are a lot of clouds out, for obvious reasons. When it's not storming, the clouds aren't as thick.

Then again, I'm not a meteorologist.

--Jack
(17/m)

Happy Easter!

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Does anyone know any totally legall FREE websites that i can watch (not download) movies on?

Is it even legall to do that? (in the UK)

While i'm here does anyone know any good films? I like stuff like LoveActually, Notting Hill, American Pie, TWILIGHT (OMG I LOVE IT), Pretty Women... I could go on! 15s are my fave. funny and romantic. I like a tear jurker as much as i like a comedy.

Thanks sooo muchly xx

http://www.hulu.com

I guess you can watch TV and movies on there. For free. And it's legal. There's even commercials about it all over TV. You've probably seen it.


http://www.downloadsquad.com/2007/11/01/five-places-to-download-free-movies-legally/

There's 5 websites given on that page.

--Jack
(17/m)

Happy Easter!

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