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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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ok so i got this bguy friend and he has a girlfriend
anyways he has hit on my before and said that he wanted to go out (this was while he still was goin out with his gf)
anyways she told mo to not talk to her boyfriend anymore and i did
but now he wants to be friends and i wanna be friends to but i dnt want to make hos girlfriend mad
what do i do? (link)
Don't talk to her boyfriend. He obviously
has been hitting on you in an attempt to
cheat. She really should dump him herself,
but since she chooses not to, respect her
wishes. Tell him he can let you know when
he is free to go out with you, but that
you aren't going to be party to his
cheating or attempts to make his current
girlfriend jealous. After all, if he was
your boyfriend and acting this way, you
wouldn't like it either. :)


Is soy milk okay for adult cats? If so why? (link)
Contrary to popular belief, most cats become
lactose intolerant shortly after being weaned.
They much prefer water. So, I don't think I
would give a cat any milk at all.

*You're Welcome!*


In my apartment complex where I live for 18 yrs, I met an older lady about 6 yrs ago. I have been pretty close to her...she says friends, I think neighbor. I live alone, divorced, no kids. She was married 46 yrs, 3 kids, doctors etc... she has a good financial situation when her husband passed, I live on ssdi right now. It's not about money...she does alot with her kids, grandkids, I am always alone. I have alot of health problems but she doesn't believe me cause "I look so good".
She demands my time, makes me feel guilty if I don't feel well, basically she doesn't believe me so, again, makes me feel guilty for not being there for her whenever she wants. And when I start spending more time with her, then she says I'm bugging her too much. She doesn't ever want to here anything negative, bad news, just wants me to be her little susie sunshine. I'm facing great health problems,cancer and more. I really would like to "drop her" as a friend and just be cordial in meeting...the store etc...but I was brought up to respect my elders. What should I do? (link)
You can respect someone and not feel
obligated to be there for someone 24/7.
Its also hard to respect someone who
doesn't respect you.

You need to talk to her. Tell her how you
feel. If she refuses to hear it, then you
need to tell her, "This is why I am no
longer going to be available to spend
more time with you."

She is lucky not to have health problems at
her age. Because she stays on the go she
just isn't understanding why you aren't.
Explain it to her and kindly go your own way.

Good luck with your own health problems. :)


What do you think is the most important? Compatibility? Understanding? Love? Destiny? Something else? (link)
From one who has been married almost 34
years, I can tell you the, most important
thing is communication.

If you don't talk about everything from
what you are feeling to how handle family
situations, you're screwed sooner or later.
Communicating covers all things you mentioned,
plus some. :)


I am in love with a girl. Before she was having boyfriend. I want to marry her. But my concenn is whether on her first relation they had sex. (link)
If that is something you feel is important,
then you will just have to ask her about it.
There isn't any real way to tell other than
that. So if you trust her to be honest with
you, and you should if you plan to marry her,
just ask. :)


My skin tends to get flaky right above my eyebrows and i little bit on my forehead and nose. What can I do about it? (link)
Its normal to have dry skin this time of
year. Some are bothered by it more than
others. Sounds like you are one of those
people!

This is from http://www.essortment.com/lifestyle/fiveeasytipdr_sgsj.htm 5 Easy Tips for helping your dry skin. :)

While some of us are cursed with oil slicks for skin, there are others on the other side of the spectrum that deal with dry and flaky skin on a daily basis. Come winter, however, and almost everybody will have a bout of dry skin due to the low humidity and cold weather. With dry skin, the skin feels a little tight, especially after washing or showering. In a nutshell, dry skin is a result of an inadequate amount of oil being produced, which is necessary to keep the skin hydrated and lubricated. Fortunately, there are ways to help control your dry and flaky skin.

* Of course everybody should wash their face on a daily basis to clean any grime or buildup that has accumulated on the skin. Those with dry skin, however, need to learn a different method and technique to wash their face that will prohibit an excessive drying of the skin. If you can do it, avoid using normal tap water when washing the face. The mineral deposits in normal tap water can cause your skin to become even drier. Instead, try using mineral water when cleansing your face. Mineral water can be purchased very inexpensively at almost every grocery store, so keep a supply handy. Also, never wash your face with hot water, which can also serve to dry out the face. Finally, never use normal soap to wash your face. Instead invest in a cleanser that is made for dry skin users. When cleaning your face, do not use anything that could irritate your dry skin, like a washcloth. Instead use your fingers and rub the cleanser into your skin using a gentle and circular motion. Instead of roughly drying your face with a towel, pat your skin dry, leaving the skin a little damp. Be sure to wash your face both day and night.

* One very important step that anybody with dry and flaky skin never wants to miss is moisturizing
. Again, you will need to invest in a moisturizer that is made for dry skin. Apply the moisturizer to your slightly damp skin immediately after washing. You will want to apply the moisturizer all over your face, as well as your neck area in upward strokes. Remember, moisturizer is not only for the daytime. You will also want to apply the moisturizer to your skin after washing your face before going to bed.

* You will want to use a facial mask designed for dry skin once a week. This will help remove the dry, dead skin cells that have accumulated on your face. If your entire body feels dry (as it might in winter), you can use a salt scrub to help exfoliate your entire body, which will rid your body of the dead cells, causing fresh new cells to surface.

* Have you ever seen the face of somebody who has smoked for years? It often has a leather-like appearance. Avoid smoking at all costs. The nicotine found in cigarettes causes the small blood vessels and capillaries to become smaller which, in turn, deprives skin of nutrients.

* Try to stay out of the sun as much as possible. Sunbathing dries out the skin, causing irreversible damage and drying. When out in the sun, always use sun block and reapply according to the directions.



So me and my ex, of three years recently broke up about a month ago i guess he cheated on me too, but whatever he broke up with me. So i have this group of guy friends and a few girls who i always hang out with and there is this boy in our group who ive recently started becoming really really good friends with. We text everyday, we have hung out at parties and outside of parties. We have kissed and held hands and flirted a lot i guess but other than that when we text he acts as if were just friends. Last night he told me he didn't want to get girlfriend close to anyone for a while, which i understand but then that makes us what? And he refuses to open up, to anyone, He keeps absolutely everything inside. His ex hurt him real bad and he wont tell me what happened. I dunno i just want him to open up to me. I want to prove to him that all girls aren't that bad. But i don't know what to do to prove that to him. And i could honestly see myself being with him in the future, hes such a sweet kid. I'm just not sure if he will ever let me in. Ugh, any advice on any of this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! :) (link)
Just be a friend. Its ok to kiss, hug,
and flirt with him. Go out to dinner
or movies as friends. Just be careful
you don't go beyond that until he makes
a commitment and calls you his girlfriend.
I know you may be tempted in hopes that
he will, but don't.

Its not unusual for anyone to want to
hold off on a serious relationship if
they were hurt badly in the past. You
prove you can be trusted, and he may
open up to you one day. Don't push him,
it may drive him away. Just be there
and be a friend. I know you are curious,
but he probably still has unresolved
feelings for his ex. When he is ready
he will open up to you.

As I said, don't take it further than
friendship until he is ready to make
your relationship more boyfriend/
girlfriend. You don't want to be that
girl. The rebound. You will get hurt.
Just take it slow. :)


i am trying to conceive for first time,so i am very eager to get pregnant.to conceive quickly i want to know the minimum intercourse time. i also soon after the intercourse semen seeps out then is it that not correct for becoming pregnant? (link)
There is no minimum intercourse time to get pregnant. Time spent doesn't matter at all.
The more often you have sex, probably
increases your chances if that is what you are meaning. :)

It is true some semen does seep out afterward.
There are millions though and not all seep out.
You will eventually get pregnant. The best
thing to do is relax and not worry about it.


I know diet pills aren't great for you. But why? Has anyone had experience using diet pills? Is it true that they help you lose the weight, but once you stop taking the pills you gain the weight back immediately? Do they take weight off in all the wrong places (ie boobs,ass) haha (link)
I tried them in the past. They may work for the first week and then your body becomes used to them and you have to take more and more to get them to work. Thats where the big trouble starts.

Yes once you stop taking them the weight comes back plus some. Why? Because they do noting to change the behavior keeping you overweight.

They do not take weight off in certain spots and not others. Most women lose weight in the boobs first no matter what diet they use.

The best and safest way to lose is proper diet and exercise. There is no quick easy fix.

From http://www.buzzle.com/articles/dangers-diet-pills.html

They are bad for you because The problem is that, although many deaths have been reported along with other side effects, the numbers are unclear because they are unregulated and unreported.

Some of the many side effects of cheap diet pills are a general feeling of anxiety or nervousness, heart problems, diarrhea, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, and even heart attacks.

As the years roll by, cheap diet pills become more and more powerful. Now, pills are being manufactured to work on the brain, reducing your appetite to aid in weight loss. The side effects of these pills are even more serious. Chest pain, fever, high blood hair loss, impotence, heart damage, depression, and anxiety are just some of the many reported risks associated with cheap diet pills.


why do they say girls with big lips are better at blow jobs and kisses rather than girls with no or skinny lips? (link)
Honestly and simply because they don't know
what they are talking about. :)


18-female. my guy friend is 17/m

so i've known lets call him "nick" for about four years now. he recently just broke up with his girlfriend of three years, yeah shocking! i've always liked him so i was kind of happy about it. but then i heard from my cousin that he was "talking" to another girl. i was really upset, becasue i mean really? another girl already? and so one night i was like nick is there something you have to tell me, and he was like well like what. and then i was like i hear you have a "new girl" and he was like what! no!! who?! and i told him and he was like haha noooo where did you hear that from and then he always denied it well then the next day he was texting me all day and this girl is my cousin's cousin if that makes sense and she invited herself to his house because my cousin is next door neighbors with nick. well i was like nick why dont you go over there to see your new girl? and he was like SHES NOT MY NEW GIRL! why do you think she is? i dont have a new girl, i dont want one. and i was like why would she invite herself over there, to see you? and he was like i dont know, cant we be friends and why do you care anyways? and i was like because i hate being lied to! and he was like you dont ever even believe me and he knows i have a trust issue and i felt bad because he sounded SOOOO convincing you know? so i was like okay sorry i belive you, i wont bring it up again. well then that night it was me nick my cousin and the "girl" at my cousins house. the "girl" tries to get ALL the attention, its quite annoying. well then nick asked if she wanted to play air hockey downstairs and so just them two went down and after they were done they stayed down there and we watching a movie!!! i was so pissed, but i wasnt going to say anything well because i told him i wouldnt bring it up again and i didnt want to seem annoying because i knew he would say shes not his new girl. i just dont understand though? and my cousin was spying on them and texted nick and was like stop being a "pussy" and kiss her and then he said they were talking about it? i almost started crying. what should i do? am i over reacting? i dont want to seem annoying and i've already brought her up twice before! do you think there just friends? i know hes attracted to me, its not like i'm looking for a relationship with him though becasue i know he wouldnt want to get into one right away. after that night, i havent talked to him at ALL. any suggestions, comments? what do you think is going on. (link)
I think the answer may be in the question
he asked and you didn't answer. "Why do
you care anyways?" I don't think "because
I don't like being lied to", is what he
was looking for.

Look, this "new girl" probably means nothing
to him. You won't really know until you tell
him how YOU feel about him. Since you are
already (no offense) ACTING like a jealous
girlfriend, I'm sure he knows. Talk. NOT
about the "new girl", about you and him.
Too soon? Maybe so, but do it anyway. I
think he wants to hear it from you. :)


my boyfriend of so far 2 years wants to get married really bad because hes a marine overseas and he wants that relationship before he goes out to war. but the thing is since i dont see him alot, i dont know how he would act in everyday communication. my dad puts my mom down everyday throws things at her and fights with her every moment, but tells her he loves her.im afraid of getting into one of those relationships. what do i do? (link)
I understand why you don't want to get
married right now. You simply don't know
him good enough yet. Sounds silly since
you've been dating 2 years, but daily...
or at least almost daily seeing each
other is a good way to get to know what
they are like.

Getting married before he leaves is not
a good idea. You have some doubts and
until those are gone, don't do it. He
won't be around every day while overseas
anyway. A married relationship at this
time isn't much more than what you already
have. Wait until he is home, and then get
to know him better. :)


Hello!!

I was wondering if you can change your name ? On, here . You know the one you signed up with? Please help!! Thanks for anyone who try's!

:0 (link)
If you have good reason for changing it,
DN MIGHT give you a one time name change.
You have to mail him the info and reasons
why you want to change it.
dangernerd@gmail.com

Those with paid accounts can change it
anytime.


Ok, so my gf and I have been at it for awhile and both agree its time to have sex. But im worried Ill cum early so I wont be hard and wont be able to so it. We fool around and stuff and dry hump or whatever and ill cum within like 5-10 mins. Does it change if you actually do it? Are there ways to last longer? thanks. (link)
OK I don't usually answer these but I
feel you need advice from someone older
here. :)

If you want to last longer, I suggest
you masturbate before the big date. It
will help you a lot. The excitement of
actually having sex will probably give
you 5-10 minutes if not even less time
when it comes to actually doing it.
Having actual sex will not help you
last longer.

Another suggestion is if you need more
time during sex, immediately start
thinking of something non sexual until
you calm down some. Have something in
mind beforehand.


female/16
I have recently found a small lump in the roof of my mouth.
I don't drink and I don't smoke.
I'm really worried because I have done some research and I have found numerous articles on how lumps in the mouth could be mouth cancer.
I went to a party a few days ago and I did drink a bit and I did have a puff of a cigarette but is very rare as I have never been drunk and only smoked once before.
I'm scared to tell my parents because they don't need to have this to worry about.
Just hoping that someone might be able to give me some advice on what I should do or any idea whether it could be cancer or just something else.

(link)
We have no way of knowing what it might be.
To dispel a myth, smoking isn't the ONLY
thing that can cause cancer. I am in no
way saying that is what you have. Just
that mentioning this lump to your parents
will NOT have them suspecting you of
any wrong doing.

You do need to tell them, you need to have
it seen by your doctor. You will feel so
much better after you do that.


22/male

I'll try to keep this short, here are the facts:

She's super cute, definitely a 10.
I'm an average looking guy, shy, but people tell me I'm really nice and sweet.
I've partied with her 3 times, and she has been nice to me in person even though I've been somewhat shy.
She has relationship problems, guys always treat her like crap for some reason.
I live an hour away now, but I move to her town in 4 months.

Recently, she's been talking to me quite a bit, and saying she wants to hang out with me. But I know she hangs out with a lot of guys. And she knows that I'm moving down to her town soon.

I think I'm probably a good change from her bad relationships. Is that unheard of for her to go for a guy like me? Could it last or am I just a stopgap until her next ahole guy? (link)
Even before you move to where she is,
an hour isn't that far away. My hubby
drives almost that far to work daily.
So go for it. She could indeed go for
a guy like you.

Don't just say do you want to hang out.
Make sure she knows you are asking for
a date. Dinner or something "couple" like,
not a party if you are really interested
in a relationship.First couple of times
anyway. :)


"To think too long about doing a thing often becomes its undoing."

what does eva young mean in this quote? is she promoting impulsiveness and just "go with your gut" and don't think about it? (link)
I don't know that she means jump right
in without thought necessarily. Just
maybe don't think it to death.

Its like if you want a job. If you sit and
think about it for a week before applying,
poof, someone else got the job before you.
You thought to long, its lost to you. :)


i dont know what to do. i really like this guy but he has a gf named Kayla and i have my 1st hour with him and we play around and giggle and he tickles me sumtimes. but he gave me a ride home one day(the first time) and he asked for me to give him head. and i told him no but since then he has been acting differ but he says he still likes me and that it was juss a reason for him to break up with his gf to be with me.
but then he wrote me a note 2 days ago saying that he doesnt know about if we would work out cause he thinks im not over my ex but yet im COMPLETELY over him. i REALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLy like him alot still.

what should i do?

-->AShlEY(: (link)
This guy is hilarious. I'm sorry, I know
you like him, but honestly.

YOU aren't over your ex? Hes still dating
someone. Talk about not being over someone!

This is a guy who wants sex. GF must not
be putting out. He finds someone who likes
him. Teases and flirts with her. Makes her
like him even more. Then goes for it, of
course telling her he will break up with
the current girl, conveniently AFTER the
one he is using puts out. Hes playing you
and using you.

Good job of saying no. Watch out for clowns
like this. They are the type you stay away
from at all cost.


when you need advice uaslly u get it from yourself but i dont know if i should get it from my heart or my mind my hearts telling me to stay but my minds telling me to go which one to follow (link)
Going with what you know to be right
is the best way. The heart can get you
in trouble now and then.

Its much harder to go with the the mind.
But, in the long run its usually a lot
less painful. There are exceptions, such
as career choices, but as far as
relationships with others and almost
anything else....go with the logical
choice of the mind.


i have a cold and i need to get rid of it by tomorrow. ive had the cold for two days, buti have a newly developed dry cough. my nose isnt that bad, but it is a bit stuffed up. any suggestions? (link)
Well, I suggest it isn't gonna happen!
LOL. Tylenol cold or something similar
may help with the symptoms, but you have
to let a cold run its course.

I have had one since before Christmas.
Its better but still lingers. Hope
that isn't the one you have.




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