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Hey does anyone know of any good websites where I can create my own free website.I want to beable to make it really cool like this one or www.pogo.com so I will get more visitors,and anyone who gives me an answer then I will rate you!!!

geocities.com is a good site... i use it. there's an easy page builder on there. =)

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Does anyone know any really good girl books a 7th grader at the age of 13 would like?
Thanks. I'll rate 5's.

The Giver by Lois Lowry
A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer
Always & Forever by Lurlene McDaniel
Milkweed by Jerry Spinelli
Holes by Louis Sachar

Hope you like those ; they're some of my favorites. =)

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Does anyone know anything you can do to get rid of kanker sores. thanks in advance.

An easy home remedy is to gargle salt water for a few minutes. It works and it's pretty painless. =)

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Hey guys, I always have to have a book to read for my reading class. My teacher calls it our independent reading book. Anyways, I was wondering if any of you could give me the names of some really good books that you've read before. I love reading, and I can't seem to find any good books right now, so I was hoping someone could tell me some good books. I like to read fiction books, mysteries, or something that has to do with romance/relationships in it. If you can, please helpt me out! Thank you so very much! :)

Always and Forever by Lurlene McDaniel
The Giver by Lois Lowry
Gingerbread Man (a mystery) by Maggie Shayne
A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer

Those are some of my favorites. =)

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i really like this guy... and he likes me too.. and heres the problem... hes 18... im 14.. and my mom wont let me go anywhere w/out her when im with a guy.. so i cant ever go anywhere with him.. and he doesnt go to my school.. and my mom just said im not allowed to talk to him since hes 18.. what should i do?

This isn't what you'll want to hear but it's the truth. There is a huge age difference there. Even if you think he's everything you've ever dreamed of, most 18 year olds only want one thing with a 14 year old. your mom is just trying to protect you. I think you should look for a guy more your age right now. =-/

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Okay, He's 17, I'm 14, I really really REALLY like him and have known him for about 5-7 years. Family freinds, tight. whatever. ANd he knows I like him and he's said a bunch of times that he like's me as much, we were valentine's, have plans on "hooking up", and then I asked him what our relationship was, and he says "friends with benefits" and I was hurt by it, just because freinds with benfits sounds like he doesn't care about me as much as I do him, even though he's said it. I know age is a thing to get over, but it's not that bad. When he's 18 it'll be differnt. And he and I live in different towns, like 30 minutes away, and see eachother on vacations and what not. Distane and age is not an issue for me at all. But it is for him. And I don't know what to do, because I really like him, and can't figure out what he wants from me. Any adivce? I'll rate and whatnot.

I think he likes you, but he doesn't want it to interfere with anything going on in his life. He might be scared when he turns 18 you won't be together. Another possibility is that he just wants to do stuff with you. If he truly liked you I think he would have answered you by saying you two were boyfriend/girlfriend. If distance and everything is an issue for him, you'll have to respect that. You can talk to him about it, but may not be able to just change his mind. If friends with benefits is all he wants to be, then I think it's a good idea to lay low on the relationship for awhile. You may be ready to fall for him, but maybe he's not quite ready to catch you. ;-)

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At a recent school dance, they had 2 grades there: 7th and 8th, and im in 8th grade. My friend billy was there (7th grade) and me and my friends were hanging out with him and his freidns who are also in 7th grade, a year younger than us. I was flirting like a tonnn with this one kid, steven, and it was really fun and he was being a flirt back..he's very nice and sweet, has adorable green eyes and is very cute. he's got a cute voice and cute hair and is my height too, which is a plus. Anyway, my boyfriend and i of 1 1/2 months just broke up and it was really hard for me. But at the dance, flirting and hanging out with steven made me realize how much fun that was you know? so like we became friends at the dance and then my friends and his friends were like hey i see a connection here! and they kept saying stuff so he asked me to dance and we danced together and talked and like...i really liked it. I felt comfortable with him, in his arms, and i just wanted to kiss him. It was really cool, but hes in 7th grade and im in 8th. People think it's weird to go out with a 7th grader when youre in 8th grade, and if you do, everybody talks about you and it alters your reputation. I don't really want people to think anything bad about me or get a bad rep from going out with a 7th grader. He's very cute and sweet and i think i really like him...but he's not "popular" but i cant see why..i'm confused on what to do..could someone please give me some advice? stay just friends or date him? Thanks!! and sorry it's so long!!

If you want to date him, go for it! Anyone who puts you down is just jealous because he sounds like a really great guy. You're only a year apart. The age difference isn't a big deal at all. Don't let other people keep you from going out with him! If they give you a hard time, ignore them and they'll stop. Usually people get bored annoying others when it doesn't look like they care. I really hope you make the right choice here. Good luck with him =)

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im 13/m and just wondering. my goal is to be a virgin until i get married, i want that special moment to be with the women i love, can i get some feedback? anything you want to say. ill rate all answers with a 5
irish
13/m

I think if you really stick with this promise until you're married, it will be really special. I'm doing the same thing and think it's a really good thing. It may be a long time to wait...but in the end it will be worth it. =)

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OK, before you yell at me to check out the FAQ, I have, and can't see anything. Maybe I'm just blind and, if that is the case, feel free to yell. But for now read.
If you delete your answer to a question will it delete the rating you have been given for that answer too?
Thanks! xx

yep, im pretty sure it does.

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I want to dump someone but if i do everyone in school will hate me what should i do?

-anonymous

Why would people hate you for dumping someone? Do what you want to do. If anyone has a problem with that, ignore them. You probably have a good reason to dump this person, so if you feel you need to then go ahead.

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I'm looking for an online forum/bbs/message board that is for teens that has like fashion, trends, recipes, pixels, etc. I rate 5 everytime someone posts a forum! Thanx

I go to www.myjellybean.com/chat
It's a very active teen forum. Hope you like it! =)

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hey im sorta confused. i have a great life, lots of friends n a great family. the one thing i sorta have trouble in is with the guys. im in 7th grade n im pretty insecure about my body. long skinny bony legs, flat chest, n no figure what so ever. i cant help but feel that the main reason boys wont go out with me is cuz of my body. my friend has the same situation but lately shes been showing signs of becoming more "mature" in that area. so i feel like with every body else in my grade so far ahead of me in puberty its embarassing. why does it have to be me thats so far behind everybody else with my body, and relationships
-confused

Everyone develops at his or her own pace. I know you just want to be like everyone else, but you can't. Guys aren't asking you out because you aren't developed. And if that IS their reason, they are serious jerks. There will be guys, lots, who will love you if you're flat chested or not. Be happy with yourself. If people draw attention to your body, ignore them. Just hang with your friends, who will stick up for you, and you will be fine. =)

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my boyfriend who i love very much broke up with me about 2 months ago, but we got bak 2gether 5 days later. so i thought everything was good. before we broke up he would always tell me how much he loved me. now we've been together for almost 2 months and everything for the most part is good. but he doesn't love me as much as i love him. and we're only 13 and havn't made out yet and we've talked about it and he really wants to and i do too. so i know he likes me alot. i just don't know why he doesn't love me...everything seems fine. i just don't know what to do. i feel really bad about everything...and i just wished he loved me. please help...i'm really confused...thnx in advance

I'm sure he really likes you, but love is a strong word. You're only 13. He probably isn't ready to say that he's in love right now. You can tell him how you feel, but it's not going to change things. It may make him unconfortable if you bring up the subject. I think your best option right now is to show him how much you care. Give it time and maybe he might show the same feelings back. You've got the rest of your life, don't worry. =)

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Hello, I'm a 17 year old girl who has a problem, guys. I don't have any self-esteem issues so i agree I'm good looking (many guys think so also), I do really well in school (one of the top ranks), and I am devoting most of my school week time to studying, keeping my grades up and preparing for the SAT. However, on weekends I go out, party , socialize, have fun and forget about school work. So i would have to say my life is kind of balanced although I have a lot of school work. This is just some background information. Now, my problems are guys. I have no trouble getting guys interested/attracted to me without even trying. Most of the boys my age, and those a bit older (i tend to get along better with guys who are 2-3 years older) are interested, maybe cause of my looks, I don't know. Something always goes wrong though. I am the type of girl who likes the chase, who likes guys that are harder to get and have something different about them. I don't like to be an ordinary person. I never have serious relationships, and I am kind of glad because I dont want it to interferre with my school work, but it would be nice to date once in a while. I am not gullible or easily deceived, therefore "sweet talks" or any false attempts don't really work with me cause i can see right through it. However, the two past guys i've been interested in HAVE turned out pretty deceiving. First guy I deeply connected, date went well, but in a few days he decided to "ignore" me at one of our get-togethers/parties and kiss somebody else. Of course I would never put up with that, so the very next day when he tried talking to me I told him off. Second guy had been interested in meeting me for quite a while, and after the "1st guy altercation" we met kind of a double date sort of thing. Everything went well and it was extremely fun, until I found out he's been in a VERY serious relationship with someone for quite a while (but they cheat on each other quite often??? i don't get that). I was glad I was able to stop both cases before getting hurt. What really bothers me is the fact that I couldn't realize the way these guys were (i can usually read everyone) and I still can't clearly see it. It really bothers me I was gullible like that, and that I go for these kinds of guys!! What do u think about this? Sorry its extremely long.!

Guys are un predictable. One minute they've got you eating out of the palm of your hand then the next their with someone else. Your going to be let down like this a lot in life. It happens to every girl. I think you've just gotta keep your head up and look for someone different from the other guys. Not a guy who likes to chat with other girls a little too much. If you know any of his friends ask them if he has a history of cheating or anything. They should give you a straight up answer. If he still hurts you, then he's a jerk. You deserve a lot better than that. One day you'll find Mr. Right, just keep looking. If you find a nice, down to earth guy he shouldn't interfere with your school work. =)

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hey it me kirstie. i was wondering how do you get pictures and icons on your advice collumn. i clicked the right button on the mouse, and i put it on save picture and it did but i dont know how to get it on my advice collumn. so if you can please help. also i wanted to say hi, and tell regina and karen i said hey!! ok. love ya bye!! ~kirstie~

Hey! Go into Profile Settings and find where it says Upload a a picture of you. Click browse and find it. If you want more than one, you'll have to use HTML in the spot where you describe yourself. Upload your pictures at an image host such as photobucket.com. The HTML code is:
[img src="URL of your picture"]
Replace the brackets with carrots.

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a friend from school died about 3 weeks ago from cancer. now one of my close friends has cancer too. its making me so incredibly frustrated and upset and angry and so worried about my friend all at the same time. i need someone spiritual to please give me a new outlook on all of this, because right now i can't stop praying and questioning why the hell things like this happen.

I know how you feel. My dad died of a brain anerism when I was only three. It's made me think of how much I do have considering what I've lost. Life isn't fair, I know. You can't always change what life gives you, but you can change how you react to it. I read this book called Always and Forever by Lurlene McDaniel. It's about a girl who gets cancer, and how it affects everyone around her. It's very inspiring and I think you should read it if you ever happen to find it. The best thing to do is to be there for your friend and her family, and keep praying. Your friend who passed away is now out of pain, and I'm sure they don't want you to be sad. Everything happens for a reason. I think the reason for this is that God wants you to cherish the things you do have. He wants to be close to you. I know it's upsetting, but one day you will accept what's going on. I think that one day it will make sense. It's hard right now, but time mends wounds hun. If you ever need someone to talk to, you know where to go. =)

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OK, I said yes to this guy when he asked me out. Now, I don't want to go out with him.. so I'm going to, well not exactly dump him cuz we didn't go out by tell him I don't want to go out with him. I still want to be really really good friends with him. How do I say that I don't want to go out with him?

Try the classic "I just want to be friends." It's true, and make sure he knows how you feel about this. He might be hurt, but with time he'll get over it. Just remember to be there for him. =)

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ok my best friend is going out with kid and he is younger than her and he is crazy and jumped her brother and pulled a knife out on him and said he was going to kill me and our other friend to but she wont listen to me,.. i tell her to dump him but she said she loves him and i dont no what to do and they had sex and he is two years younger (sorry i cant spell) and they have only bin going out for like three weeks and i dont know what to do PLEASE HELP!!!=(

Omg...well it's possible he's threatening to kill her too if she breaks up with him or tells anyone what's going on. Get her over your house without letting him know. Talk about it with her. Let your parents know and they will probably call the police. It's for the best. You never know if he's going to carry out those threats. I hope everyone stays safe. =)

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ok so i have this friend, brittany, and we just became friends like over the summer. we were really really good friends and we did a lot stuff together until one month ago. she started blowin me off at skool and not invitin me to her house but other ppl. so i got mad and she did too so we were mad for a while until i decided that our friendship is too good for us to be mad at each other. so i apologized. and i told her that i was only mad cuz i felt left out and stuff like that. well when i told her that she got mad at me!! but then a week later i just said srry and nothin else. so now she doesnt talk to me as much and she still invites friends over but not me. oo yea and i cant just not b friends with her cuz she is on my soccer team and her dads tha coach(i no im screwed) so please help me fix this!!!! 13/f

If she won't listen to you in person, try writing a note. Tell her how sorry you are that you two aren't friends anymore. Make it meaningful so she sees how much you care. Slip the note to her during school or maybe after soccer practice. This might sound kind of weird but it's always an option. After soccer practice ask her dad to have a talk with her about it. It's your last hope to get her back. If she still doesn't want to be friends, you'll have no choice but to let go. She might try to fix the problem herself later, or she could just move on. Sometimes friendships end this way. Consider the expression, "After every storm comes a rainbow." =)

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hey, I'm 13/f and i might have a four or five friends over for a slumber party soon. What are some things we can do?? We LOVE comedy and we aren't very into make-up. What are some good movies we could watch?? And what activities could we do??

You could play board games. Usually at sleepovers my friends and I catch up on what's going on at school or in our life. You could watch the movie Saved. It's really funny and it's a good movie. Other movies are: Moulin Rouge, School of Rock, and Dodgeball. They're really good. You could have karaoke. Another idea I like is a treasure hunt. Pick an object and hide it. Write clues on how to find it. Like maybe if it's on the fridge, put "Look somewhere cool." Lead the hunters from one place to another. You could get a video camera and tape phony episodes of Oprah with your friends. It's really funny to do and see how it turns out.

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