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"Do not pity the dead, Harry. Pity the living, and, above all those who live without love" - Albus Dumbledore

Hi, I'm Laura. I'm a senior in college & I'm slowly deciding what I want to do with my life. I love Harry Potter, coffee, writing, and sleeping (amongst other things). I'll never claim to know everything, but I'm confident in my ability to help people with their problems. Feel free to send me an inbox question; I'll get back to you!




A few thoughts I've gathered from my teenage years (and being on this site for most of them!):
1. If you Google song lyrics, the song will come up 99% of the time.
2. Dress to fit your body type, and buy the size that fits. If you're a size 6, squeezing into a 4 won't make you look skinnier. It makes you look fat when you aren't.
3. You will never regret waiting to lose your virginity.
4. There is such a thing as a stupid question, but we're all allowed to ask them.




BU 2014 :)


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^my forum, liven it up a little?

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I have a dream dictionary. What words would I have to look up if I had a dream of someone trying to break into my house and kill me?

I would look up things like robbery, fear, scared, etc.
Every book is different & focuses on different things.

Also, look up specific colors, shapes, and objects that you remember from the dream. Like if they had a knife, look that up. Gun, same thing.


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I honestly don't see why people fuss about their first kiss?
I think it's just stupid.
Can someone explain why it's ''such a big deal''
Thanks! =]

- It's a milestone.
- No matter how much you mess it up you're always going to remember it.
- Worrying about messing up, kissing "weirdly", etc.


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what does s4s mean

I've always seen it used to mean "sign for sign" on myspace.

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i recently asked a question about my gift...and more than one person told me i should get a card also for my bf for christmas.
should i?
...

Yeah. They're funny/sweet/sentimental, and very inexpensive. And by giving a card you give the person another thing to open.

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I'm being bullied, but the problem is it's by my best friend. She falls out with me for pahtetic reasons and I have had enough. It' been going on for three years I really need help. I always tell myself to stand up for myself but I don't dare. Please help

If someone bullies you, they're not your friend.
Tell her to quit it, and if she doesn't, well, her loss. Friends don't fight with each other for no reason. Simple as that.

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I got a boyfriend and me and him been going together for like 9months going on 10. AND now me and him just been going off on each other.Because of people keep hating on us. And we is like a mate. and when we around each other we hella cool.and just go everwhere.But when we here something that a person said .We just go off. what do you think i should do.

Why do you care so much what other people are saying about you two? There's always going to be rumors, and if you can't accept that and trust each other, maybe you're not mature enough for a relationship. If you can't trust the person you're with and all you do is fight, what's the point?


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I have combination skin (oily t-zone, normal cheek area), and although I do have healthy skin overall, I tend to breakout now and then, especially if I'm stressed or on my period. I'd say I get a minor breakout every other week, and it's worse if I touch the area. But my breakouts have been improving. However, I still have scars...and I have no idea what to do to get rid of them. Aside from waiting and being patient, is there any product or treatment that's effective in fading acne scars?

Neutrogena makes Acne Mark Fading Peel.
It treats acne AND helps to fade marks.
I've used it with really good results.
You can get it at Target for around thirteen dollars.


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I have a contract with verizon so that after two years with a phone, I get a new one. I just want to know from some one with verizon experience if i REALLY do get to get any phone free after the contract runs up or is there a catch?

You have to be the primary number- so if you have a family share plam you're not eligible.

The "free phone" is either a phone with a certain value (I believe it's either 50 or 100 dollars) and you can also apply that credit to the "new 2 year contract price" of any phone. So if you wanted the chocolate, for example, you could subtract $100 or $50 from the price.


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My hair is so boring.
it just doesn't stand out as much as i would like it to...

my hair falls right above my chest...

any ideas?

Part your hair differently. Off to one side usually looks better than right in the center, and at least changes the shape of your hair. If you're getting it cut, try side bangs and/or long layers. Both add dimension and shape.

You could also try dyeing your hair, but keep in mind that it'll be somewhat difficult to get your natural color back. A new color can really enhance your look though, so if you're the adventurous type, it's worth a try.


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i just got my braces off and a lot of people said that i look really pretty without them, and i get a lot of compliments now. does getting your bracees off really change that much about you or how you look? guys have started to notice me a lot more too. i even have a boyfriend now

Hey, it doesn't mean you were ugly with braces! Think about it. For a few years (I'm guessing) you had braces. They became part of your look, and people got used to them. Now, you have nice, straight, perfect teeth (or pretty close) and you don't have metal in your mouth anymore. A nice smile is attractive- so people are going to compliment you on it when they notice.

You would have gotten a boyfriend regardless of your braces; he may have just started noticing you after you got them off by coincidence. Don't worry too much about it, and flaunt those perfect teeth! haha =D


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the infinity sign

i need a necklace of that for my girlfriend and i dont know where to find one.

help please

There's a bunch of online sites that have them:

only search advicenators.com


You could also try various mall stores that sell "spiritual" items, or even a jewelry store.

Good luck, and that's a really cute/nice idea by the way. =)


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ia it normal for your cherry to pop while getting fingered? are there any diseases you could get? is it safe? thanks

It wouldn't be uncommon for your hymen to break when you get fingered. It can break during normal acitivity, too, so there aren't any specific dangers to it.

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my friend gave me his motorola sliver but he forgot the lock code. is there anyway i could figure it out?

Try 1234, 0000, and the last four digits of his phone number.

If you have to resort to guessing, try friends' birthdays, or ask if he remembers any numbers in it.

If the phone no longer gets service, or even if it does, you can go with him to a Verizon (or Cinglular, whatever the carrier is) and prove that you own the phone, and they'll unlock it for you. If the phone has been deactivated you may not even need to do that.


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I'm looking for both sad and angry songs about relationships.
either or
please no rap or country.
thank you so much! :]

Gone Forever - Three Days Grace
(actually, most songs my Three Days Grace)

I Don't Love You - My Chemical Romance

The Breakup Song - American Hi-Fi

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After a pimple has been popped and the next day it is just a red tiny bump what is best to use on it, particularly to get the redness away so it fades back to normal color

Visine makes pimples less red.
Also, not touching it and leaving it alone prevents the skin from getting more irritated.
Any spot treatment will help the pimple go away faster. Clean&Clear Advantage is a really good, inexpensive one to try.


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I've had my phone for about two years now. And I only charge it once maybe two times a week...but latley I've been charging it EVERYDAY. It's not that I'm using my phone more, because I dont make a lot of calls. Could it be that my battery's old? Where can I get a new one?

Batteries wear out. You're lucky that it's lasted this long. You can buy a new one for around $50 at the store you bought your phone. But, your phone is also two years old. This is an excellent time to replace the phone. If your contract is up for renewal, you could easily get a whole new phone for the same price as a battery for your old one.



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I want to talk on the phone with a guy that I really like. How do I casually get him to call me?

15/f

Do you talk to him online at all? Mention that you have to sign off, but that he can call you if he would like [give him your number too, or put it in your away message]. Ask for homework help, or something going on at school [a football game or something like that]. Or, you could call him yourself.



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[16/f]

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What should I do?

Get him something practical that he could actually use, or something he once hinted at wanting. My parents get each other things like a day at the spa (for my mom) or a gift card to a store like Lowe's (for my dad). You could also take him out to dinner and a movie. It may seem overused, but it's still a nice thing to do =)


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[16/f]

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what did you get your friend for their 16th birthdayy gift?

They're YOUR friend. You know what they like better than we do!
Here's some ideas anyways: chocolate, books, movie tickets, DVDs, Bath and Body Works stuff,candy, gift card to a favorite store, a photo collage in a frame, a bottle of their favorite perfume.

And, of course, a card. Funny ones are always good.


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What is the best face wash to get rid of acne that isn't a set? Nothing like proactive...just a regular facewash I could get at a grocery store.

Best one I've used from a grocery store: Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash
(comes in a pump bottle or squeeze container; use the cream formula if you have really dry skin)

Best fron a dermatologist: benzoyl peroxide 4% (it'a generic)


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