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I have gone from younggrandma to just yg. Now,
I am using my real name.
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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I have these 3 best friends and I recently found out that they cut themselves. (they use to) 2 of them were really depressed, and the other one just follows around with the "crowd" she never leaves one of the other 2 sight. Anyway, when I found out, I was sort of "desturbed" you could say. The one who always follows evryone put it in her AIM profile.. as "slice and dice" I thought that was sick! People consider us as the "good girls" in our grade. I just don't know what to do.. the 2 who were depressed told their parents and got help, but the other one hasnt told anyone but some popular people at our school cuz she thought it was cool. They didn't want to tell me b/c one of my older friends committed sucicide and I said I was ready to hear what they ahd to say, but I wasnt. What do I do? Please help me figure this out! Thanks... (link)
There must be quite the crowd of strange people at your school.Cutting yourself is not a cool thing.Maybe if enough of you would tell the follower this she will listen, but probably not.I'm glad the other two girls got help. The follower needs help too.Unless she is willing to admit she has a problem, or a parent steps in she will probably wind up in a morgue one day.If you guys are really concerned about it you need to tell an adult.She will probably hate you for awhile but hopefully after she gets help she will realize that you did it for her own good because you cared.


Help! I have a friend who thinks i like another friend better when i dont! I like them both the same, they're my bestest friends! She doesnt believe when i say i like them the same.
What can i do to make her believe?
signed-Frustrated Friend (link)
some people are just insecure.Are you ignoring her when the other friend is around? or does the other friend try to dominate conversations when she is around? Just try to make sure she is included.Your two friends may not like EACH OTHER.If that is the case then be sure you hang out with both.She needs to realize that people can have more than one friend at a time and they don't all have to be people that she likes.Talk.


18f
situation: my best guy friend has invited me up to his farm to go horseriding... i will have to sleep over there.

Problem: last time i went to his place we got totally blind and ended up making out. he got my top off before i came to my senses and stopped.(it went no further) i told him that i thought it was wrong and i didn't want to ruin our friendship. he said that it was okay and we worked through it and saved our friendship. i know he still likes me - he told me so - but i dont like him. i told him that i would only go if he behaves himself. he said "i wont do anything, dont worry." but i'm not sure.

question: do you think he is being honest? he has tried to kiss me since 'the incident' but i backed off and he apologized. i said i'd go... should i try back out? or just go to his place? (link)
If you want to go ride hoeses then go. Don't drink or anything and keep alert.If he's a true friend he means what he says.If he pulls a fast one on you (and I'd let him know this ahead of time)have absolutley nothing more to do with him.Ever.


hey, i need some help. i'm a 16-yr-old girl, 110 lbs, and 5'6. i'm really skinny. i guess there's some good from that, like not worrying about eating something yummy with a huge amount of calories in it. but still, i want to gain some weight before i go to college next semester (i'm graduating early). the thing is, i will probably be one of the yongest people there and i'll look very small among all those 18-20-something-yr-olds. what can eat that's healthy and rich in calories at the same time? and how can i make myself look a little older without being fake? i know, its silly but i already feel like a baby in my senior class, i don't want to feel like that in college. (link)
oh to have your problem!! Eat whatever you want to just eat more of it.You might be a little skinny but I think you'll do ok.On making yourself look older:experiment with makeup and hairstyles.The way you dress can have an affect on how old you look too. Check out some magazines for tips.And remember there are people who have it worse! My daughter in law has 5 kids. She is 4'3. Can wear kids clothes.She gets a kick out of buying beer!So have some fun with it!


I am absolutely positively crazy in love with this guy at my school. We flirt like crazy, but i am so not good at making the first move, and i want to be his girlfriend because i think about him all the time and we are perfect for each other. Is there any mild way of hinting you want to go out with someone without actually asking them? Please help!
Signed- Lovesick puppy (link)
just keep doing what you're doing.Sounds like he must like you some or he wouldn't be flirting with you.Sooner or later he will take the hint.


is it normal to every so often not have your period for a month? i have never had sex and im 14 thanks.. (link)
normal.This could go on until you are 17. May start being regular sooner than that.Don't worry about it, it's because you are still maturing & growing.


Theres this guy online that wont leave me alone. He's so perverted and i have no idea who he is. hes not from my town but he always tells me that he sees me and he tells me what im wearing. hes always saying stuff like how much he wants to fuck me and he just says really nasty things. hes really violent too, like if i dont answer him RIGHT away he'll flip out and call me names, so im scared to block him or anything since he knows what i look like and he "sees me all the time" what should i dooo? (link)
You need to tell your parents. They will probably call the cops.As long as you don't do anything about it he will just keep pestering you.It could just be someone fooling around but if it is they need to realise real quick that this kind of thing isn't funny.You shouldn't have to be scared tell your parents this minute!


ok look i kno this chick and we've been goin out for about 9 months and she wants to do stuff really bad and dont get me wrong i do too but i am not done with puberity and i am shy about it i dont kno what to do what do i do? what do i say? should i just go for it and see what happens or should i just wait?

P.S. we love each other VERY much!! :) (link)
You should wait until it's right for you.Girls tend to mature faster than boys so your normal and all that.Just talk to her and let her know how you feel.If she isn't willing to stick it out with you she doesn't love you enough.


I have a friend at school, his name is Tyler. He isn't your popular jock. No girls like him. Just recently iv learned he likes me and would want to go out with me. We are very good friends.
And if I went out with him and we break up, I'm afraid it would ruin our friend ship. What should I do? Help!!!!!!!!!!

Please reply ASAP (link)
My daughter had this problem recently.She had known this guy all her life and they decided to give it a try.Right up front though they discussed what would happen if it didn't work out. It didn't and they are still friends.Hope that gives you encouragement!


i have picked at my down there and i got a cut and when i pee, it hurts! is that usual? i know its not a bladder infection
thanks (link)
It will burn if you have a cut down there. That part is normal. Why were you picking though.Should get that checked so it doesn't happen again.


Sorry this is so long i'll rate 5's. Today during lunch me and my friends jenna and roquel were sitting around talking, and jenna said she hasn't gotten her period in a long time and is worried that she might be pregnant. Jenna thought that i knew about this already, so she was like roquel where did u go to get your abortion?and roquel was like not everyone knows about that jenna. roquel wouldnt tell me that because she was in my law class, and i debated against abortion so she knows how i feel about it. even thought im completely against abortion, i dont judge my friends so thats why i didnt even say anything to her.but now everytime i see her i get sick to my stomach thinking she would actually do something like that.i know its none of my buisiness so dont tell me that, but how do i get over feeling so ashamed of her?its to the point i wanna smack her for being so stupid!because i cant say anything about not having sex, because ive had sex myself but i used the pill AND a condom, so if ppl did that there would only be a 1 percent chance of getting pregnant, so i cant believe she was dumb enough to get herself if that situation where she could get pregnant, knowing her who has done lots of bad stuff, she probably gave in when the guy said he didnt wanna use a condom.i really need advice about what to do, because she is a good friend and i dont wanna lose her as a friend even though i feel so different towards her now. (link)
I'm totally against abortion too.That being said I think you shouldn't judge your friend to harshley.It is something she will have to live with the rest of her life. Since you didn't know about it she probably doesn't feel that wonderful about it herself.It is real easy for things to get out of control when you start having sex.I got pregnant as a teen myself and have been married since I was 17.I got lucky but that isn't an option for all. We don't know what she went through with her parents or anything before deciding to do this.So, just try not to judge her, if anything feel sorry for her.


my hands get clamy alot, and its not gross or anything its just somewhat moist. I don't know why because I'm not a nervous or sick person, but anyway I would really like to know what can be done (and if you think surgery or medication than dont even bother). It's wierd, because I don't always feel comfortable holding my boyfriend's hand or even shaking hands with ppl...any help will be very appreciated! (link)
some people do sweat more than normal at times. Your doc can give you an ointment that will take care of it.It's not really a medication...Well, you can't get it over the counter but it is like a lotion and will help a lot.See if mom will take you to check it out.


Hey im 16, and iv had sex alittle over a few times. It seems that almost every time i have sex, I get these weird pains in my stomach (almost like his thing is puncturing my insides), what is this? Can i fix it? (link)
You should go see a obgyn. Sex should NOT be painful.Seeing how other young girls have answered you I hope they see this too.It doesn't mean there is something wrong with you but it is not the way it should be. I would hate for you to go through life thinking it was supposed to be painful.The first time it might be but after that no. If he is to large (extremely rare by the way...Babys do get out fine!)It might be uncomfortable but shouldn't cause pain.


I need to know some of your opinions on popular computer brands. I'm in the market for a new computer. The one I'm on right now is a Peice-of-Crap. So, if you have any experience with certain computers or prefer any certain computer please let me know. (link)
I just bought one this last week.I bought hp pavillion.So far I love it.My old one didn't have a name anywhere on it....A real piece of crap! Compared to that one this one is fantastic.


i'm currently a freshman in my second semester of college and i have a problem staying awake in my classes, even if i get adequate hours of sleep the night before!

i've tried drinking coffee during class (despite the caffeine, has not worked for me), bringing munchies, having a water bottle, doodling on my notebook, and vice versa. basically anything to keep me busy and awake! all of my attempts have failed...any ideas? (link)
Sounds like you COULD have sleep apnea.I do.My big problem was staying awake while driving.To find out for sure you need to check with your dr, or a sleep disorders clinic. Good luck and if you have other questions about sleep apnea would be happy to answer them.


i like to wear my hair up in a bun or pony tail but my mom is soooo annoying about it. she says that i hav beautiful hair and i should wear it down. i keep telling her wen i wear my hair down i get really hot (like today i got out of the shower and i felt sick i was so hot). any suggetions?

please help. i rate! (link)
I think you should wear your hair whichever way is comfortable for you. Maybe once in awhile wear it down to make your mom happy.Do you take really hot showers? Just wondering because if you take one that is too hot it can make you queasy when you get out.


Hey it's me yet again with yet another problem.
There's this kid who I have strong feelings for, and we were into each other for the longest time. He just broke up with his girlfriend and he's miserable because he cared about her... gurr it makes me so jealous!
He's ignored me for the past month... just all of a sudden stopped liking me. I care about him SOOO much. Should I be mad for his ingoring me like that and going out with someone else... and just avoid him? Or try, now that he's single... to get his attention again???? (link)
I think you should give him some time to get over the old girlfriend before you jump in there.Rebound relationships rarely work out in the long run.

I doubt that he truly dislikes you all of a sudden. He just may not want much to do with girls at the moment.Be nice to him when you do get the chance to talk but don't come on to strong.


okay there is this guy, matt, and he's a- well- a bit of a slut. we are good mates and last year he got with my friend. not sex or anything but fooled around. i was totally cool with that coz he's a nce guy and everything. but a month or so later i realised i had feelings for him. i told my friend and she was like OMG go for it!!! he had a party, so after a few drinks to soften the blow, i told him i liked him. he was like. OMG i've liked you for ages. i was so happy!!! he kissed me and we were making out when my friend banged on the door asking for me. i ran out and my other friend had passed out. i looked after her and made sure she was okay. when i came out of the room i saw matt kissing his ex. after pouring my heart out to another guy friend i got over it and we kept being friends. we still are. he was like so into my sister so i introduced them but warned my sister about him. they hooked up (not sex) but she wanted nothing else. he was cut up about it but got over it. i havn't spoken to him much lately coz i been busy. but i ran into him at the mall yesterday. we chatted for a while and today he sent me a message saying hey gorgeous, i'm thinking of you. and i dunno whats happening. n e 1 that can help it would be appreciated!!! sorry it's so long. i rate! (link)
Boy, slut about sums this guy up! Well, he sounds like he gets around a bit much for you to mess with.He sounds like he is friend to all but loyal to none.If that is what you want okay...I think you could do much better though. Let this one grow up.


I need help deciding what i should do this summer. I wan to go to camp, but my mom wants me to take a college course at North Western, which would be okay, because I would take Journalism, which I like, but then I can't go to camp. I really like them both, well, I like camp more, but Taking a college course now will look REALLY REALLY good on, like anything. What do I do???????? Thanks! I Rate!! (link)
Is there a possibility you can do both? Is the journalism class all summer long? You could take the class and camp on weekends...I know that isn't as organized as a retreat type camp but it can be fun too.

It sounds as if your mom might be letting you decide. If so that is great! Maybe you could have her help you make some lists. Get 2 sheets of paper. Make 2 columns on each. On one paper right all the reasons to go camping in one column and all reasons for taking the class. On the other paper. Make the same columns only list the bad things about each. Writing it down where you can look at it is helpful...Be honest with it. Not much but hope it helps a little.


Ok i have athletics every morning and of course i sweat. Now i am begginging to get these red dots-bumps(they sorta look like tiny pimples i guess) in the middle of my chest or boobs. Does any one else have them? are they normal?? how do you get rid of them?? Its about to be time to wear a bathing suit and i dont want these things!! please help me! (link)
Sounds kinda like a heat rash.Keep it as dry as you can, wear loose fitting clothes made of natural fabrics. Medicated powder will work but I would only use it at night(unless you want to smell like your granny)!

I wouldn't worry much about swimming weather.The sun will help keep it dry.Make sure you wash area well after being in chlorinated swimming pools though because chlorine can irritate your skin.

It is natural and will go away soon. Don't fret to much about it.




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