Hi. I can help you with most friendship problems, family problems, etc., just nothing gross please. I can also answer pet questions... I have a cat and dog and have great experience with mice and hamsters. Don't forget about horses!
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I just got powerchains put on the front of my braces..and they are a really bright color. Is there anyway that I could make the color fade.. maybe by brushing my teeth a lot or drinking a lot of water or something? Because I wont be able to get the color changed for another 2 months. Thanks (link)
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That material doesn't fade.. so just leave it be. You can go back to your ortho and get a better color (mine lets me do that if I want). It's hard enough having braces and looking nice with them, so could they give you a break and at least let you pick the colors? Or go back to the office to change them?
It will be ok, jus go set up another apointment if you can to change them.
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I just got my braces off last week..and I received my retainer (It's the metal/wire kind)..besides gagging, is the wire suppose to be poking you in between your teeth? Is it suppose to hurt? Help! (link)
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If it is poking then you should go back to the ortho office and make them fix it. But expect it to be sore for a while (just like braces).
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Ok well i get 200 bucks from my parents, they give me money but never that much! well anyways i was thinking about buying an ipod cause i really want one, but then again i want clothes and other stuff like that. one of my friends say take the shopping spree cause by the time i get the ipod in march ipods are gonna be old and there will be something new everyone wants. my other friend says get the ipod cause you can just use allownce and stuff to get clothes. im so confused, i dont know what to do with the money!!!!
o ya if it helps any if i spent the money on clothes it would mostly be at hollister and stores like that. (link)
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Umm... it's up to you. But if you aren't desperate for an iPod, don't buy one. I agree with your friend, there will probably be a cooler iPod coming up.
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ok my horse was injured in the hoof.today my mom talked to the vet when i was at school and they agreed to put shoes on him :'(. and we allways said we weren't going to put anyshoes on cause he has never had them cause his feet r so strong!nobody listens to me!ok so if they have shoes once they have to have them forever!am i right ?please help quickly! (link)
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Don't be worried, it's just like giving an athlete special shoes after an injury. It will benefit your horse! Your vet knows best. Every horse has a problem once in a while (they are not strong animals really because there are so many things that can go wrong-that's just the way they are). And I'm pretty sure that shoes are not permanent. They are constantly taken on and off. If you are unsure about all this, ask your vet.
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-For those of you who have a horse i need you to answer my question.. ill rate you a 5 if you help-
*here is it*
I am going to get a horse soon and i want to know how much it is for like food a week or a month and how many times do you have to take it to the vet like a year and how much does it cost to have them get new shoes and how much for the vet and stuff like that.. thanks.!.
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Wow, that's just like a ton of info...
Find a good horse trainer/friend that can guide you with this and you are going to need a vet anyway so any equine vet will know most everything. If you want to know more, search the internet and books, etc...
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yesterday i was working on a project for chool outside adn a bug bit/stung teh bottom of my foot. i thought it was just a bee, but when i saw it, it looked like a big yellow fly. i know its not a horsefly. WHAT IS IT?!?! im allergic to bees, so i wasnt worried when it got swollen, but now its red and swollena dn i cant walk on it. what should i do. i already took some benadryl(sp?) thanks in advance! (link)
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It was probably an insect that is called a "yellow jacket" (probably slang, I don't know it's real name). But I suggest seeing a doctor if the swelling doesn't go down.
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how can i talk my parents into getting me a horse. guys that work with my dad have horses is there anyway that they can help.
plezz help!
note:i have two guinie pigs and my mom knows that i can handle responsobility.please side with me(not my parents)
thankyou
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I'd say that a horse is VERY different than guinea pigs...
Learn everything there is to know about horses. Make sure you have a lot of experience before getting a horse, and make sure you have someone like a trainer that is there to back you up when you need help. And don't forget how expensive they can be.. Sadly, most of us horse lovers can't afford a horse. Right now, I'm leasing a horse with my friend and her family which is not too bad (but it's a little pathetic when you are splitting a lease lol)...
Sometimes just being around horses pays off let alone having one...But just do your research, get plenty of experience and financial backup and you'll be on your way to owning a horse.
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HEy yall in a few days im getin a ipod nano and i have some question
DO you think its worth the money??
Ill rate high (link)
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Ya, it really depends on you. If you are hesitant on spending so much money, there are other MP3's available. I heard that nanos scratch easily and you could probably loose it in a snap (if you are the type that looses a lot of stuff)... Maybe you should even look into getting the bigger iPod because for like $50 more, you have a color screen and all that (haha).
And if $$$ is the issue and all you want to do is have a take-with-me song player, I'm pretty sure that there are other less expensive devices out there so you can do a little research. Apple will probably just come up with something cooler later on anyway (they always do).
It might be worth it-it's different with anyone. But I'm pretty sure that Apple has a return policy so keep your receipt just in case. ;)
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okay so this guy at my school is into me, and im way into him too, we have like an amazing connection and he does really cute things for me he waits for me by my locker at the end of school to walk me my bus (even when he has to stay after for his community service cuz he always gets in trouble)... and we always make eye contact and smile at eachother during class...and he waits for me after class to walk down the hall...but...we really havent talked at all, like hes said stuff about how he's got community service because he said some unnecessary things to the vice principal but we mostly just say things like "soo..." and smile to eachother, what do i say to him? all this has been happening for like over a week, but i really want to make something happen i just dont know what to do, i need advice, lots of it please! (link)
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It's ovbious that he likes you..
I suggest that you start talking about anything with him. General conversation starters are like "How did you get in trouble today?" "What kind of music do you like?" "How's school?" etc...
It may be awkward but if you think about it, it's just like making another friend. When you have met someone new, you usually want to learn more about them and if not you just go into general talk. Don't let nerves or awkwardness affect your performance because the more you talk, the more comfortable you get. Try it.
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ok so well like one of my best friends and i got in like a big fight a couple weeks ago .. im really sorry for what i did and i would never do anything intentionally to hurt her, or tell her secrets. i try never to talk ab her behind her back too .. but how do i know if she has forgiven me? how do i know if things are back to normal or what? idk if shes talking ab me behind my back or not or what im confused as to whats going on it seems like were normal but i dont know and i'd like osme reassuranceee. thanks & ill rate fives (link)
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This has happened to me a few times (lol).
I suggest that you should try to talk to her. Just communicate your problem with her at whatever time you feel best to talk. It may be hard to talk to eachother in the fight aftermath but it's better than not talking at all.
Sometimes it's best to let some time pass before saying that you're sorry, especially if your friend is not talking to you or not accepting your apologies. But don't totally ignore the friend because they may think that you aren't sorry, etc etc. Plus, a little time will let you and your friend think about things and it allows you to think of the best apology and realize what you did wrong. If your friend still hasn't forgiven you (after many conversations), then let things be. A friend who is not willing to forgive wouldn't be a true best friend-even after a huge fight.
I doubt that your fight was too serious, so don't be worried and always be ready to listen and keep an open mind when talking about a problem with a friend.
Hope everything works out (sorry for writing too much)!
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Ok, so my boyfriend wants to go to a hookah bar tomrrow night with him and all his friends..they all go sometimes and i never realy had any interest. If i don't go, he'd stay home because he doesnt wanna go with out me..but i feel bad saying no because i know he wants to go really bad. And the past few times i have said i don't wanna go and he's stayed with me I've told him to go without me though if i ever didn't want to. should i just go and make him happy? (link)
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Don't let him pressure you. If you are even slightly unsure with it then you shouldn't go. I suggest to talk it out with him. A relationship is partly based on making eachother happy but you should not do anything you are unsure/uncomfortable with to make your boyfriend happy.
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My friend is a little obsessed with growing her breasts. Maybe I'm a tiny obsessed too. Someone told her about that "Brava system" where the plastic container SUCKS your boobs so they stretch and grow. She was convinced right away and thinks using a vacuum cleaner tube will do the same. I don't know about this though. I was wonder what you guys at Advicenators thought about this. Would it work? Could it hurt her? I rate. (link)
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That sounds like a stupid system that only a stupid person would create to make money off of. I bet there is no proof of how well it works. Plus, if you are still growing (under at least age 20) you should NOT do anything like this because it will most likely cause deformity. At least wait until you are fully grown.
Even still I wouldn't reccomend changing anything because you and your friend should learn to accept your body and not try to be like those totally abnormal people in the media like supermodels and such. Just think, if you get implants or botox, what will you look like when you are 70 years old?
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There a puppies being given away and I really want one. There is a limited amount and my mom said "no" but I still really wnt one. Our past history with pets has not been so great however that does not mean that this dog would be like that. I really love animals and it would be wonderful to have a sweet little friend. What should I do? (link)
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It depends on your "past history". Have your pets gotten good care and attention in the past? Or do you mean that there were complications that weren't your fault (like goldfish that die really easily)?
Anyways, you should let your mom know that it is wonderful to give a pet a home, considering how many out there have no homes with loving owners... I know it must be hard to convince a parent even if you swear you'll take good care of it and they won't have to be involved. Just keep trying, usually parents "give in"- just keep talking about it. You should make it so that there is no reason why you shouldn't have a dog.
And even if you have had a hard "pet past", history doesn't repeat itself THAT much, does it? If it takes so long that those batch of puppies are all taken, then you can still adopt a dog (which I think is really good, just make sure it's a nice family dog that suits your lifestyle). Good luck, keep at it! Puppies rule!
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i've looked on google under HIV and AIDS and i'm still a bit baffled at what really causes it. the sites i've been to only state that you get the virus from an already infected person through sex, sharing needles, or sleeping around.
my question is, how does one get infected in the first place? is it the mixing of body fluids in the bloodstream that causes it (i.e. anal sex, sharing needles/razors, etc)? could it possibly be led on from other stds? what is the real cause? (link)
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You are correct, HIV can generally be passed through blood and other body fluids. It's a virus, but unlike other viruses it isn't passed on if you sneeze on someone, hold hands, cough, etc. etc... You can look online for more info. Here is what I know about the virus itself:
A person can be infected with the HIV virus and show no symptoms. HIV attacks your helper T cells in your immune system (they are very important for a immune response). It injects it's nucleic acid (DNA/RNA) into the cell and hides there and your body doesn't reconize it as a virus. So eventually you get AIDS (immune-defeciency).
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I have been seeing my boyfriend for 4 months, yet we basically live together already since he sleeps over my house 6 out of 7 nights a week. We are completely in love and I couldn't be happier. I need some ideas on what to get him for Valentine's Day because I am clueless. I am horrible at getting guy's presents because they are so difficult!!(...and they say that about us, huh?). Anyhow, when I asked him what he wanted, he said to get him whatever I want...whatever I think he'll like...Please give me some ideas!!! (link)
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What I would do would be to go on a nice date. Don't worry about a super nice gift. So you can just give him a gift card to his favorite place or simply anything edible.
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Hi, I am very active and eat right. Why aren't I losing weight? (link)
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It depends on your body composition. Are you slimming down? Notice any changes? Well all I know is that people who exercise a lot can gain more weight because of an increase in muscle mass. And more muscle burns more energy. So It's good!
Most likely you are doing well. People get it mixed up- you shouldn't be concerned with your weight! Instead, you should be concerned with your body composition (muscle to fat), body shape, etc... Keep it up!
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-I have 3 really good friends, but ever since this school year started, they all have changed in ways that I really don't like. So honstly I don't want to be friends with any of them anymore but it's hard to just stop being their friend and then look for new friends. I have some friends in school that I talk to every day, but not very many. I don't hang out with them because our plans never follow through.
-So my question is what should I do about the friends I don't like? I have told my parents about how I don't like the friends I have and they said to make new friends. But going 2 years with a certain group of friends, and then going around to people like "want to be my friend?" is weird because just to all of the sudden become their friend after never really talking to them. It's basically just hard to make new friends after 2 years in middle school together.
-I'm starting high school soon and when that comes I am going to try to make lots of friends at the beginnning of the year so I can stop being great friends with the other 3 friends that I have known since elementary school. But until then, which is awhile away, what should I do? Please help. I promise to rate you if you will give decent advice. thanks.
ps. Please don't say to talk to my friends about them changing, because I have tried that in a nice way, and it doesn't really change anything. Also, I was friends with a bunch of girls last year that are now popluar this year, and if I would have stayed their friend, I would be popular this year too, which makes me totally regret how I didn't really make an effort to hang out with the girls that are now popluar. I don't know why I added that about last year and all that but I thought maybe it would be helpful lol. thanks. (link)
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There is nothing really that you can do. I would suggest to hang around your old friends a little less and just get involved in talking to different people. If that seems too hard (because usually everyone have their "groups" and may not care about making new friends) then just hang in there. Be yourself, act friendly, maybe you'll gather a few friends before the summer but once you get to high school it will be better. Everyone seems out of their comfort zones as freshmans and they may even see less and less of their old friends.. So it'll most likely be much easier to make more.
It's actually very common at your age for your friends to change and split (I know, I remember, it's only been like a year)...
So don't worry, sometimes you have good friends and sometimes you don't. It was probably good that you didn't stay with the popular girls- they may not have been your type of friends. Whatever you do, don't change yourself and you'll find that you'll be most comfortable that way. Yay!
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ok valentines day is coming up...i need some ideas to get my boyfriend...i asked him and he told me not to get him chocolates...so does naybody ideas i'm desparate...♥ nikki (link)
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The "universal guy gift" is yet to be found!
Sorry, I have no ideas at the moment but my suggestion is to come up with something sweet. original, creative...
What I would do would be to go on a nice date. Don't worry about it because most likely it doesn't take flowers or stuffed animals to show him how much you care.
I'm pretty sure Valentines day was actually a holiday that was founded because of a need for increase in gift sales!
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I know I know your thinking not one of these vday questions!!! but its ergent
you see this is my first time actualy having a boyfriend on valintines day! And i have a really good one!
He spoils me all the time and I dont have any money to spend on him! WHAT DO I DOOO!? I wanted to get him something reallly nice like maybe a gold chain or something but I have no money..
what should i do!?
signed...
the hopeless
excited
vday lover (link)
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What I would do would be to go on a nice date. Don't worry about it because most likely it doesn't take flowers or stuffed animals or gold chains or anything to show him how much you care, even if he spoils you. If he's disappointed, he should understand about your money issue and if he doesn't... That probably won't happen. If he is a good as a friend as you say he is, I think he won't care. Just get something simple.
I'm pretty sure Valentines day was actually a holiday that was founded because of a need for increase in gift sales!
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I am 17 years old and have had braces for the past 3 years. My teeth are no where near being fixed even though my ortho says that he'll have them off in 4 months (by Grad) but I doubt he will because they were supposed to be on for only 2 years. I had two teeth pulled out and the gap for the large part is gone but now my teeth are spread a little farther apart (you can't notice). I was also supposed to get my overbite fixed and that has only improved by 20% over the past few years.
So I need a little bit of advice on this:
1. Do guys care if a girl has braces? Please be honest on this. I want to know if this is a factor to support me taking my braces off.
2. So he hasn't been able to fix the gap in 3 years, will he able to do it in four months? What's the point in keeping them on for now if they won't be fixed by May anyway. My ortho doesn't act like it's a big deal, "Oh we'll have it done by Grad" but he doesn't understand that I spent the majority of my high school career in BRACES and that's not how I wanted to be remembered/remember myself.
3. So should I get them taken off? (link)
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My ortho takes forever too (but she's effective). I think you should consider switching orthos because he must not be that good if it has been years and you are still all messed up. So I don't know if it's possible to switch during treatment but you should try.
But I suggest that you follow through with the braces, even though they have been on a long time. The end result will last with you for years and you won't have partially "done" teeth. It is hard to have them in high school (I'm a freshman) but I think it's worth it. I'm not sure if guys care that much about it but if they do, surely thay aren't worthy of being a bf. Haha.
So I think that your ortho is disfunctional and you should change right away.
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